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20 Dec — 27 Dec1
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Flights to District of Columbia in 2025

Find the latest flights to District of Columbia in 2025, 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 20 November 2025.

Return from

$1,775

One-way from

$779

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,703
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 18/3-13/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 50m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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2/2
  • 2/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 59m total
  • Sydney to District of Columbia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($255 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($66 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to District of Columbia
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Mon 8/1213:55SYD - IAD
2 stops33h 36mAir New Zealand
Tue 6/114:10IAD - SYD
2 stops26h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/11$1,900
Mon 8/1209:55SYD - IAD
2 stops26h 44mAir New Zealand
Mon 5/108:30IAD - SYD
2 stops32h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/11$2,058
Tue 18/1121:45SYD - IAD
2 stops30h 04mANA
Tue 25/1111:10IAD - SYD
1 stop41h 05mANA
Deal found 17/11$2,062
Mon 8/1220:40SYD - IAD
1 stop37h 50mAir China
Fri 16/122:00IAD - SYD
1 stop49h 30mAir China
Deal found 18/11$2,093
Thu 20/1112:25SYD - IAD
1 stop36h 45mANA
Thu 27/1112:40IAD - SYD
2 stops39h 35mANA
Deal found 19/11$2,146
Thu 20/1112:25SYD - DCA
2 stops39h 33mANA
Thu 27/1112:00DCA - SYD
2 stops40h 15mANA
Deal found 19/11$2,160
Thu 4/1220:40SYD - IAD
1 stop37h 50mAir China
Fri 12/1222:00IAD - SYD
1 stop49h 30mAir China
Deal found 16/11$2,169
Mon 8/1220:40SYD - IAD
1 stop37h 50mAir China
Tue 13/122:00IAD - SYD
1 stop49h 30mAir China
Deal found 18/11$2,243
Thu 11/1221:40SYD - DCA
2 stops38h 20mAlaska Airlines
Mon 19/109:59DCA - SYD
2 stops41h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/11$2,264
Thu 11/1220:40SYD - IAD
1 stop37h 50mAir China
Tue 13/122:00IAD - SYD
1 stop49h 30mAir China
Deal found 18/11$2,266
Thu 11/1220:40SYD - IAD
1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/119:45IAD - SYD
2 stops51h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$2,312
Thu 4/1220:40SYD - IAD
2 stops50h 11mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1222:00IAD - SYD
1 stop49h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11$2,320

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

11:20-20:54

2 stops25h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/2

09:45-09:35

2 stops31h 50m

$1,951

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

10:20-19:23

2 stops23h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 29/4

17:45-07:00

1 stop23h 15m

$2,229

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

10:20-16:56

1 stop20h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 29/4

15:00-07:00

2 stops26h 00m

$2,229

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

09:10-15:49

1 stop20h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 29/4

17:30-07:05

1 stop23h 35m

$2,230

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/1

14:05-18:41

1 stop20h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 29/1

17:30-09:00

1 stop23h 30m

$2,280

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

09:20-12:03

2 stops40h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 23/5

12:55-07:20

2 stops52h 25m

$2,329

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/12

20:40-18:30

1 stop37h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 16/12

22:00-15:30

1 stop49h 30m

$2,366

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/12

11:20-20:59

2 stops49h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 31/1

09:45-09:35

2 stops31h 50m

$2,386

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/1

21:40-16:01

2 stops34h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 29/1

18:56-19:45

2 stops32h 49m

$2,397

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/12

21:40-17:30

2 stops35h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/1

18:04-19:45

2 stops57h 41m

$2,448

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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 20 hours 28 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to District of Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to District of Columbia. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to District of Columbia should consider flying on Monday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 Canada and Qantas Airways.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $1,186
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $929
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $1,305
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $1,260

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

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

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 20 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways 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
533 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
533 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
533 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
533 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
942 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
533 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,020 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
533 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,462 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
533 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before 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 $214, while return flights cost around $834.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to District of Columbia, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 12 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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