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$891+ Cheap flights to District of Columbia

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5 Jul — 12 Jul1
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Flights to District of Columbia in 2026

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Cheapest flights to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 5 June 2026.

Wed 9/912:00
SYD
-
DCA
1 stop20h 59m
American Airlines
Tue 22/917:35
DCA
-
SYD
1 stop23h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,436
Wed 9/912:00
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops33h 50m
American Airlines
Sun 20/915:22
DCA
-
SYD
2 stops25h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$1,441
Wed 9/912:00
SYD
-
IAD
1 stop40h 18m
American Airlines
Sun 20/915:08
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops25h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/6$1,443
Wed 9/912:00
SYD
-
IAD
1 stop22h 24m
American Airlines
Tue 22/916:56
IAD
-
SYD
1 stop23h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,448
Thu 12/1111:15
SYD
-
IAD
1 stop33h 45m
American Airlines
Mon 16/1120:09
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops42h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$1,480
Thu 12/1111:15
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops35h 47m
American Airlines
Mon 16/1106:30
DCA
-
SYD
1 stop32h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$1,480
Mon 7/1214:05
SYD
-
IAD
1 stop24h 38m
American Airlines
Sun 27/1206:10
IAD
-
SYD
1 stop34h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$1,565
Thu 9/719:40
SYD
-
IAD
1 stop37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/808:30
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$1,682
Sat 29/819:40
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops48h 58m
Air China
Sun 13/907:00
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops41h 50m
Air China
Deal found 31/5$1,696
Mon 13/719:45
SYD
-
IAD
1 stop37h 45m
Air China
Fri 24/723:00
IAD
-
SYD
1 stop49h 50m
Air China
Deal found 2/6$1,899

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Find the latest flights to District of Columbia in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 5 June 2026.

Return from

$1,410

One-way from

$891

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,855
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 23/7-5/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 12m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 4/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 40m total
  • Sydney to District of Columbia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 29/8

20:45-18:14

3 stops35h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 13/9

17:57-18:50

2 stops34h 53m

$2,105

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

15:40-09:45

1 stop32h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 20/9

09:12-16:50

2 stops41h 38m

$2,112

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/7

20:45-20:00

2 stops37h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 26/7

17:16-18:50

2 stops35h 34m

$2,120

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/7

17:50-20:00

1 stop40h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 26/7

09:59-07:30

1 stop31h 31m

$2,279

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/7

20:45-18:45

2 stops36h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 26/7

18:14-18:50

2 stops34h 36m

$2,437

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/7

09:20-21:21

2 stops26h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 28/7

15:45-07:20

2 stops25h 35m

$2,450

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

11:55-16:04

3 stops42h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 22/9

13:04-08:45

3 stops29h 41m

$2,452

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/7

20:45-20:00

2 stops37h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 24/7

09:59-18:50

2 stops42h 51m

$2,497

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/9

13:15-17:59

2 stops42h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 25/9

18:59-11:50

2 stops26h 51m

$2,608

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/6

15:40-19:33

2 stops41h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/7

15:10-16:50

1 stop35h 40m

$2,654

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Everything you need to know about your flight to District of Columbia

How long is the flight to District of Columbia?

On average, a flight from Sydney to District of Columbia takes 29 hours 4 minutes. Flights to District of Columbia from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to District of Columbia?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to District of Columbia are United Airlines, Air New Zealand and American Airlines.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $568
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,310
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $712
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $361

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to District of Columbia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to District of Columbia are Qantas Airways, United Airlines and American Airlines.

Rainfall in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit District of Columbia when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Temperature in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to District of Columbia?

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to District of Columbia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated 5 June 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines to the United States. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,043 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,775 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,644 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,127 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

FAQs about flying to District of Columbia

  • Can I find cheaper flights to District of Columbia if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to District of Columbia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to District of Columbia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, American Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to District of Columbia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in District of Columbia?

    Washington, D.C. Reagan-National is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in District of Columbia. One-way flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National typically cost $222, while return flights cost around $251.

  • How much is a return flight to District of Columbia?

    A return flight to District of Columbia will typically cost around $458, however they can be found for as little as $304.

  • Where does the fastest flight to District of Columbia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to District of Columbia, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 53 minutes).

  • Does Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    Yes. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleepbox Lounge Iad, Dulles International Airport is the closest property to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (0.0 km away from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl).

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