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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 2 September 2025.

Return from

$1,264

One-way from

$806

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,911
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 15/10-22/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 33m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 49m total
  • Sydney to District of Columbia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($352 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($93 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 2 September 2025.

Thu 4/909:20SYD - DCA
2 stops40h 48mAir Canada
Wed 17/912:55DCA - SYD
2 stops52h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 31/8$1,168
Thu 4/910:20SYD - DCA
1 stop25h 17mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/915:30DCA - SYD
2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,192
Thu 4/909:30SYD - IAD
1 stop23h 08mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/917:40IAD - SYD
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,198
Thu 4/909:20SYD - IAD
2 stops40h 13mAir Canada
Wed 17/917:22IAD - SYD
2 stops47h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 31/8$1,264
Wed 15/1010:10SYD - DCA
1 stop25h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 22/1017:21DCA - SYD
1 stop23h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,264
Thu 4/909:10SYD - DCA
1 stop21h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 17/908:20DCA - SYD
1 stop32h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,267
Wed 15/1010:10SYD - IAD
2 stops27h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 22/1014:18IAD - SYD
2 stops26h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,270
Tue 9/1211:50SYD - IAD
2 stops25h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/114:10IAD - SYD
1 stop24h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,279
Wed 15/1010:30SYD - IAD
1 stop20h 53mUnited Airlines
Wed 22/1014:45IAD - SYD
2 stops26h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,290
Wed 3/909:20SYD - DCA
2 stops24h 24mAir Canada
Sun 7/920:40DCA - SYD
2 stops44h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 30/8$1,307
Fri 12/1211:20SYD - IAD
2 stops28h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 17/117:45IAD - SYD
1 stop45h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,354
Fri 12/1211:20SYD - IAD
1 stop26h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/106:08IAD - SYD
1 stop32h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,365

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

10:10-20:59

1 stop25h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 22/10

17:21-08:05

1 stop23h 44m

$1,264

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

10:10-22:51

2 stops27h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 22/10

14:18-08:05

2 stops26h 47m

$1,270

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/12

14:00-19:26

1 stop21h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 18/1

12:50-07:00

1 stop26h 10m

$1,279

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/12

11:50-21:18

2 stops25h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 20/1

14:10-06:20

1 stop24h 10m

$1,279

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/12

12:10-19:08

2 stops22h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 19/1

13:05-06:20

2 stops25h 15m

$1,279

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/12

12:10-20:34

2 stops24h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 17/1

17:45-07:00

1 stop45h 15m

$1,279

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

21:30-17:59

1 stop35h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 21/10

17:21-08:05

1 stop23h 44m

$1,413

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

10:20-21:51

2 stops26h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 21/10

11:00-08:20

2 stops30h 20m

$1,439

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/9

09:20-12:08

2 stops40h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/10

06:00-08:20

2 stops35h 20m

$1,592

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/10

10:20-18:04

2 stops46h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 24/10

20:40-08:35

2 stops44h 55m

$1,626

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Best time to book a flight to District of Columbia

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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 21 hours 55 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 $806
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $602
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $847
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $829

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 2 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andVirgin Australia 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
505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
904 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
415 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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 $235, while return flights cost around $825.

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

    A return flight to District of Columbia will typically cost around $48, however they can be found for as little as $48.

  • 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 (19 hours 11 minutes).

  • Does Baltimore/Washington have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Baltimore/Washington can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Baltimore/Washington?

    Yes. Baltimore/Washington has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Charming 1 BDApt - Minutes from BWI Airport, close to Ft. Meade and Baltimore is the closest property to Baltimore/Washington (1.6 km away from Baltimore/Washington).

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