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$831+ 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 16/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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8 Jun — 15 Jun1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 9 May 2026.

Thu 28/513:15
SYD
-
DCA
3 stops46h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/607:00
DCA
-
SYD
3 stops38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$1,501
Thu 28/513:15
SYD
-
IAD
3 stops32h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/609:12
IAD
-
SYD
3 stops36h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$1,523
Thu 5/1111:15
SYD
-
IAD
1 stop33h 45m
American Airlines
Mon 9/1106:44
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops32h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/5$1,579
Thu 12/1111:15
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops38h 04m
American Airlines
Mon 16/1108:50
DCA
-
SYD
1 stop30h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/5$1,590
Tue 2/612:00
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops25h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/611:17
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops29h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$1,708
Wed 22/719:40
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops49h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/722:21
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops50h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$1,779
Mon 7/1211:15
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops27h 28m
American Airlines
Sun 27/1206:10
IAD
-
SYD
1 stop32h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/5$2,019
Sat 15/819:40
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops48h 54m
Air China
Tue 25/823:00
IAD
-
SYD
1 stop49h 50m
Air China
Deal found 6/5$2,055
Sat 15/817:50
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops33h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/809:30
DCA
-
SYD
1 stop32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,065
Thu 13/813:15
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/909:30
DCA
-
SYD
1 stop32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,078
Thu 11/619:40
SYD
-
IAD
1 stop37h 50m
Air China
Mon 15/617:48
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops55h 02m
Air China
Deal found 5/5$2,079
Tue 9/617:50
SYD
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DCA
2 stops42h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/609:59
DCA
-
SYD
1 stop31h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$2,120

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 9 May 2026.

Return from

$1,415

One-way from

$831

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,790
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 20/5-10/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 44m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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16/8
  • 16/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 58m total
  • Sydney to District of Columbia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/6

20:45-20:06

2 stops37h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 18/6

09:59-18:50

2 stops42h 51m

$2,335

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

20:45-16:38

2 stops33h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/6

17:38-18:50

2 stops35h 12m

$2,419

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/7

09:55-22:43

2 stops26h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 26/7

22:20-10:40

2 stops46h 20m

$2,523

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/7

10:20-16:25

1 stop20h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 28/7

22:21-06:55

1 stop42h 34m

$2,571

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/7

09:10-20:29

1 stop25h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 26/7

18:01-07:05

2 stops23h 04m

$2,579
Fastest return journey

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/8

09:15-15:35

1 stop20h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 28/8

16:45-06:50

1 stop24h 05m

$2,643

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/8

09:15-15:35

1 stop20h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 29/8

16:45-06:50

1 stop24h 05m

$2,643

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/6

09:15-15:35

1 stop20h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/7

16:45-06:50

1 stop24h 05m

$2,646

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/8

10:20-16:18

1 stop19h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 27/8

22:10-06:55

1 stop42h 45m

$2,745

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/7

11:55-22:15

2 stops24h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 28/7

11:57-08:45

3 stops30h 48m

$2,784

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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

When is the best time to book a flight to District of Columbia?

Booking 73 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.

How long is the flight to District of Columbia?

On average, a flight from Sydney to District of Columbia takes 24 hours 5 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, Air New Zealand and Air Canada.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $563
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,320
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $1,133
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $703

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 9 May 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,033 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,695 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,668 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,011 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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, 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 $219, while return flights cost around $247.

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

    A return flight to District of Columbia will typically cost around $439, however they can be found for as little as $397.

  • 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 (23 hours 2 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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