Washington, D.C.

$601+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WAS
Jun 7 — Jun 141
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Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Washington, D.C.

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 8, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1310:20 am
SYD
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BWI
1 stop21h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 8/314:23 pm
BWI
-
SYD
2 stops24h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,034
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2010:20 am
SYD
-
BWI
2 stops27h 07m
United Airlines
Wed 6/107:21 pm
BWI
-
SYD
1 stop21h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,044
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/139:10 am
SYD
-
BWI
2 stops24h 18m
American Airlines
Wed 9/24:25 pm
BWI
-
SYD
2 stops24h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,130
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/139:10 am
SYD
-
BWI
2 stops24h 18m
American Airlines
Mon 8/314:25 pm
BWI
-
SYD
2 stops24h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,172
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/139:15 am
SYD
-
BWI
2 stops23h 20m
Delta
Wed 9/21:00 pm
BWI
-
SYD
2 stops27h 50m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$1,178
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/209:10 am
SYD
-
BWI
2 stops28h 39m
American Airlines
Wed 6/1010:06 am
BWI
-
SYD
2 stops30h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,201
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/97:40 pm
SYD
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IAD
1 stop37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/298:25 am
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops40h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,205
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/209:15 am
SYD
-
BWI
2 stops24h 27m
Delta
Wed 6/107:00 am
BWI
-
SYD
2 stops33h 50m
Delta
Deal found 5/3$1,224
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/227:40 pm
SYD
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IAD
2 stops49h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/2810:21 pm
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops50h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/711:15 am
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops27h 28m
American Airlines
Sun 12/276:10 am
IAD
-
SYD
1 stop32h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,461
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/157:40 pm
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops48h 54m
Air China
Tue 8/2511:00 pm
IAD
-
SYD
1 stop49h 50m
Air China
Deal found 5/6$1,487
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/155:50 pm
SYD
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DCA
2 stops33h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/299:30 am
DCA
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SYD
1 stop32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,494

Find flight deals from Sydney to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,034
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$601
(Trip.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,303
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flights.
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($132 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/20

9:15 am-7:42 pm

2 stops24h 27m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/10

10:33 am-6:50 am

2 stops30h 17m

$1,034
Quickest round-trip

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/20

10:20 am-5:18 pm

1 stop20h 58m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/10

6:59 pm-6:55 am

1 stop21h 56m

$1,044

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/23

10:20 am-11:30 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/2

3:03 pm-7:00 am

2 stops25h 57m

$1,227

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/13

12:00 pm-7:28 pm

1 stop21h 28m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/29

3:53 pm-8:50 am

2 stops26h 57m

$1,384

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/14

9:15 am-6:22 pm

2 stops23h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/2

2:10 pm-6:50 am

2 stops26h 40m

$1,504

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/22

9:15 am-11:13 pm

2 stops27h 58m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 7/28

9:39 am-6:50 am

2 stops31h 11m

$1,532

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/22

10:20 am-4:25 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/28

10:21 pm-6:55 am

1 stop42h 34m

$1,860

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/22

11:55 am-11:59 am

3 stops38h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/28

11:57 am-10:40 am

3 stops32h 43m

$1,871

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/16

9:15 am-6:23 pm

2 stops23h 08m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 7/26

11:52 am-6:50 am

2 stops28h 58m

$1,881

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/17

9:15 am-3:35 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/29

4:45 pm-6:50 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,912

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Compare providers for flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to Washington, D.C. in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sydney-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sydney-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. (average of $337). Flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $857). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated May 8, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Sydney to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

    For a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C., you will be flying from Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 4.6 mi from the center of the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. 1 airline has flights to Washington, D.C. from Sydney Kingsford Smith on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

    A quick flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. can take about 20h 58m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,044. There are 9781 mi between Sydney and Washington, D.C.. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. (average of $337). Flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $857). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C.

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