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27 Sep — 4 Oct1
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Flights to District of Columbia in 2026

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Cheapest flights to District of Columbia

Fri 6/1110:30 -
2 stops34h 49m
Fri 27/1122:00 -
1 stop42h 05m
Deal found 27/8$1,627
Fri 6/1110:30 -
2 stops34h 49m
Fri 27/1122:00 -
1 stop42h 05m
Deal found 27/8$1,772
Tue 20/1020:40 -
2 stops40h 27m
Tue 27/1023:00 -
1 stop42h 05m
Deal found 24/8$1,819
Fri 6/1121:30 -
1 stop51h 35m
Fri 27/1114:35 -
1 stop47h 55m
Deal found 27/8$1,858
Mon 31/809:30 -
2 stops36h 34m
Sun 13/907:50 -
2 stops33h 10m
Deal found 26/8$1,861
Mon 31/809:30 -
2 stops45h 29m
Sun 13/907:00 -
2 stops34h 00m
Deal found 26/8$1,868
Tue 20/1020:45 -
2 stops42h 14m
Tue 27/1009:38 -
2 stops43h 07m
Deal found 24/8$1,960
Thu 17/1220:40 -
1 stop37h 50m
Tue 9/222:00 -
1 stop49h 50m
Deal found 23/8$1,982
Thu 17/1210:40 -
1 stop47h 50m
Tue 9/222:10 -
2 stops49h 40m
Deal found 23/8$1,989
Tue 29/920:45 -
2 stops37h 15m
Wed 28/1018:57 -
2 stops33h 48m
Deal found 28/8$2,029
Wed 9/909:55 -
2 stops26h 18m
Tue 22/912:52 -
3 stops29h 53m
Deal found 27/8$2,057
Fri 6/1121:40 -
2 stops38h 20m
Fri 27/1109:30 -
2 stops42h 15m
Deal found 27/8$2,096

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Return from

$1,484

One-way from

$938

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,718
3/2-17/2
  • 3/2-17/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 115h 05m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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  • Air China
  • 18/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 50m total
  • Sydney to District of Columbia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

09:55-22:13

2 stops26h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 22/9

12:52-08:45

3 stops29h 53m

$2,060

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

20:45-17:50

3 stops36h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 27/10

09:38-19:45

2 stops43h 07m

$2,141

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/10

22:05-11:30

2 stops52h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 24/10

22:20-19:25

2 stops54h 05m

$2,153

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/10

20:45-17:50

3 stops36h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 28/10

09:38-19:45

2 stops43h 07m

$2,213

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

10:20-10:29

2 stops39h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 28/10

11:05-08:35

2 stops30h 30m

$2,238

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/11

21:35-20:25

2 stops38h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/11

21:20-19:25

2 stops54h 05m

$2,288

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/10

20:45-20:00

2 stops38h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 23/10

09:30-19:45

2 stops43h 15m

$2,420

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/10

15:50-15:40

1 stop38h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 24/10

11:05-19:20

1 stop41h 15m

$2,444

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

20:45-15:40

1 stop32h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 22/9

11:05-17:10

1 stop40h 05m

$2,454

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/9

20:45-18:14

2 stops35h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 25/9

17:57-18:50

2 stops34h 53m

$2,561

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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 24 hours 31 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, American Airlines and Qantas Airways.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $564
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,183
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $358
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $777

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

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

Rainfall in District of Columbia 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

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 40 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

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
665 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
665 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
665 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,085 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
665 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,135 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
665 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
12,026 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
665 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,550 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
665 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

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 $193, while return flights cost around $175.

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

    A return flight to District of Columbia will typically cost around $217, however they can be found for as little as $175.

  • 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 30 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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