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— IAD
20 Jan — 27 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to District of Columbia in 2025

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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 21 December 2025.

Thu 25/1212:10SYD - IAD
1 stop33h 12mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/108:20IAD - SYD
2 stops30h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/12$1,779
Wed 31/1210:40SYD - DCA
1 stop21h 09mDelta
Tue 20/116:38DCA - SYD
1 stop22h 12mDelta
Deal found 18/12$1,781
Wed 31/1210:40SYD - DCA
1 stop21h 09mDelta
Thu 22/112:55DCA - SYD
2 stops27h 35mDelta
Deal found 18/12$1,855
Thu 25/1210:40SYD - DCA
2 stops27h 21mDelta
Wed 14/116:38DCA - SYD
1 stop23h 52mDelta
Deal found 19/12$2,036
Wed 31/1210:40SYD - DCA
2 stops27h 21mDelta
Wed 21/116:38DCA - SYD
1 stop23h 52mDelta
Deal found 18/12$2,039
Thu 25/1211:50SYD - DCA
1 stop20h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/114:45DCA - SYD
1 stop24h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/12$2,224
Wed 31/1210:40SYD - DCA
1 stop21h 09mDelta
Wed 14/116:38DCA - SYD
1 stop23h 52mDelta
Deal found 18/12$2,227
Wed 24/1220:40SYD - IAD
2 stops50h 38mAir China
Fri 26/1222:00IAD - SYD
1 stop49h 30mAir China
Deal found 20/12$2,277
Wed 31/1210:40SYD - DCA
2 stops25h 52mDelta
Fri 16/116:38DCA - SYD
1 stop23h 52mDelta
Deal found 18/12$2,302
Wed 31/1210:40SYD - DCA
1 stop21h 09mDelta
Mon 19/116:38DCA - SYD
1 stop23h 52mDelta
Deal found 18/12$2,454
Wed 31/1217:45SYD - DCA
1 stop38h 11mQantas Airways
Fri 2/111:54DCA - SYD
2 stops26h 16mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/12$2,576
Sat 20/1212:10SYD - IAD
1 stop25h 13mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/112:40IAD - SYD
1 stop28h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/12$2,708

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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 21 December 2025.

Return from

$1,636

One-way from

$872

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,573
3/2-14/2
  • 3/2-14/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 88h 20m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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28/1
  • 28/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 53m total
  • Sydney to District of Columbia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($260 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

20:40-18:30

1 stop37h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/2

15:19-15:30

2 stops56h 11m

$1,717

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/1

11:20-19:44

2 stops24h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/2

13:44-09:00

2 stops27h 16m

$1,751

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

20:40-18:30

1 stop37h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/2

22:00-15:30

1 stop49h 30m

$1,751

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

14:05-23:12

2 stops25h 07m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/2

13:08-09:00

2 stops27h 52m

$1,764

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

10:40-18:13

2 stops23h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 20/1

13:40-06:50

2 stops25h 10m

$1,781

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

09:55-20:56

2 stops27h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/2

14:45-08:45

2 stops26h 00m

$1,799

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

10:40-15:49

1 stop21h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 22/1

12:55-08:30

2 stops27h 35m

$1,855

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

13:55-00:59

2 stops27h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 26/1

12:35-10:30

2 stops29h 55m

$1,879

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

09:55-20:56

2 stops27h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 26/1

14:45-10:30

2 stops27h 45m

$1,879

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/5

11:55-15:55

3 stops42h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 24/5

11:30-08:45

3 stops31h 15m

$1,888

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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 24 hours 10 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 $616
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $844
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $1,278
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,414

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 21 December 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
556 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
556 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
556 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
428 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
556 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
948 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
556 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,100 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
556 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,549 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
556 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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 $72, while return flights cost around $817.

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

    A return flight to District of Columbia will typically cost around $1,940, however they can be found for as little as $1,940.

  • 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 24 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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