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16 Aug — 23 Aug1
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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 17 July 2026.

Tue 18/813:15
SYD
-
IAD
3 stops41h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/810:45
IAD
-
SYD
3 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,303
Fri 21/809:10
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops23h 17m
American Airlines
Thu 10/912:30
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops28h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,349
Tue 25/806:15
SYD
-
IAD
3 stops48h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/907:00
IAD
-
SYD
3 stops38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,354
Sun 30/809:10
SYD
-
DCA
1 stop25h 45m
British Airways
Sun 6/909:00
DCA
-
SYD
1 stop32h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 16/7$1,363
Sun 30/809:10
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops24h 04m
American Airlines
Sun 6/917:35
DCA
-
SYD
1 stop23h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,394
Thu 20/809:10
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops27h 42m
American Airlines
Fri 11/912:30
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops28h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,399
Fri 31/709:10
SYD
-
DCA
1 stop25h 19m
American Airlines
Wed 19/809:00
DCA
-
SYD
1 stop32h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,399
Sun 2/809:10
SYD
-
DCA
1 stop21h 19m
American Airlines
Mon 10/817:12
DCA
-
SYD
2 stops23h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,404
Thu 6/809:10
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops25h 46m
American Airlines
Fri 28/814:53
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops26h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,409
Thu 20/809:10
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops27h 42m
American Airlines
Tue 8/910:27
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops30h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,449
Wed 9/909:10
SYD
-
DCA
1 stop21h 19m
American Airlines
Sun 13/913:39
DCA
-
SYD
2 stops27h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,449
Mon 17/809:10
SYD
-
DCA
1 stop25h 45m
American Airlines
Mon 31/817:35
DCA
-
SYD
1 stop23h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,453

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 17 July 2026.

Return from

$1,303

One-way from

$1,024

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,116
18/8-31/8
  • 18/8-31/8
  • 6 total stops
  • 77h 04m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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10/9
  • 10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 15m total
  • Sydney to District of Columbia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/8

09:55-22:13

2 stops26h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/9

16:38-08:45

2 stops26h 07m

$1,834

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

11:55-05:55

2 stops32h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 20/9

06:42-08:45

2 stops36h 03m

$1,852

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

11:55-22:13

2 stops24h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 22/9

12:52-10:40

3 stops31h 48m

$1,863

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 29/8

19:40-06:53

2 stops49h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 13/9

07:00-14:50

2 stops41h 50m

$1,947

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 29/8

20:45-18:14

3 stops35h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 13/9

17:57-18:50

2 stops34h 53m

$2,140

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 21/12

10:10-05:26

2 stops35h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/1

22:00-08:05

1 stop42h 05m

$2,154

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/8

20:45-20:00

2 stops37h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 21/8

09:30-18:50

2 stops43h 20m

$2,174

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

21:05-11:35

2 stops52h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 20/9

21:45-06:05

3 stops42h 20m

$2,183

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/10

20:45-05:40

2 stops47h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 20/10

19:24-18:50

2 stops56h 26m

$2,254

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

13:05-11:35

2 stops36h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 22/9

21:45-06:05

3 stops42h 20m

$2,274

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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 23 hours 11 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 American Airlines.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $579
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,289
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $368
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $1,181

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

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).

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

Booking 64 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

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 17 July 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
654 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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
654 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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
1,062 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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
9,997 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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
11,818 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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
11,347 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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 $159, while return flights cost around $255.

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

    A return flight to District of Columbia will typically cost around $735, however they can be found for as little as $590.

  • 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 (21 hours 6 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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