$780+ Cheap flights to District of Columbia

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 28 March 2026.

Wed 6/509:20
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops37h 33m
Air Canada
Wed 13/512:45
DCA
-
SYD
2 stops52h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/3$1,373
Wed 6/509:20
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops39h 54m
Air Canada
Wed 13/512:38
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops52h 42m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/3$1,439
Fri 8/509:20
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops40h 41m
Air Canada
Fri 15/512:45
DCA
-
SYD
2 stops28h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/3$1,500
Fri 8/509:20
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops25h 09m
Air Canada
Fri 15/509:45
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops31h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/3$1,516
Thu 5/1120:40
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops50h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/1122:10
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops73h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,704
Mon 11/513:15
SYD
-
IAD
3 stops34h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/511:12
IAD
-
SYD
3 stops34h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,707
Thu 16/712:00
SYD
-
IAD
1 stop20h 32m
Qantas Airways
Sun 26/706:23
IAD
-
SYD
1 stop34h 42m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,812
Thu 5/1120:40
SYD
-
IAD
1 stop37h 50m
Air China
Sun 15/1106:30
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops41h 00m
Air China
Deal found 25/3$1,842
Thu 16/709:10
SYD
-
DCA
1 stop24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/709:59
DCA
-
SYD
1 stop31h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,848
Thu 24/1216:00
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops44h 54m
Air Canada
Tue 12/109:45
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops29h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/3$1,857
Sun 3/509:10
SYD
-
DCA
1 stop25h 25m
Qantas Airways
Sun 10/508:30
DCA
-
SYD
1 stop32h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,867
Sun 3/512:00
SYD
-
IAD
1 stop25h 26m
Qantas Airways
Sun 10/515:26
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops25h 39m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,885

Find flight deals to District of Columbia

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 28 March 2026.

Return from

$1,373

One-way from

$780

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,654
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 6/5-13/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 90h 08m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
11/6
  • 11/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 22m total
  • Sydney to District of Columbia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($144 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/9

09:20-06:30

1 stop35h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 21/9

08:29-07:20

1 stop32h 51m

$2,391

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/5

11:55-16:04

3 stops42h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 26/5

11:57-08:45

3 stops30h 48m

$2,574

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/7

09:30-16:26

1 stop20h 56m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 26/7

17:48-07:00

1 stop23h 12m

$2,624

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/7

10:20-16:47

1 stop20h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 26/7

13:00-06:55

2 stops27h 55m

$2,624

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 23/6

09:15-22:02

2 stops26h 47m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 14/7

16:00-06:50

2 stops24h 50m

$2,696

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/6

10:20-08:54

2 stops36h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 15/7

07:55-06:55

1 stop33h 00m

$2,703
Fastest return journey

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 23/6

17:50-00:55

1 stop21h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 14/7

17:55-06:25

1 stop22h 30m

$2,820

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/4

20:45-17:22

3 stops34h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 24/4

19:20-18:50

2 stops33h 30m

$2,894

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/9

11:00-20:00

2 stops47h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 21/9

09:30-16:45

3 stops41h 15m

$2,908

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/6

09:30-19:02

2 stops23h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 15/7

07:00-06:55

2 stops33h 55m

$2,917

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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 3 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 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 28 March 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.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

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, United 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 $69, while return flights cost around $260.

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

    A return flight to District of Columbia will typically cost around $1,265, however they can be found for as little as $1,189.

  • 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 48 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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