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— IAD
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to District of Columbia in 2026

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 January 2026.

Return from

$1,579

One-way from

$857

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,285
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 3/2-10/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 26m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 55m total
  • Sydney to District of Columbia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($188 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in January 2026
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Mon 9/211:20SYD - IAD
2 stops44h 53mAir Canada
Thu 19/212:43IAD - SYD
2 stops28h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 8/1$1,598
Wed 4/211:20SYD - IAD
2 stops40h 29mAir Canada
Wed 11/209:45IAD - SYD
2 stops31h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$1,601
Wed 4/211:20SYD - DCA
2 stops40h 59mAir Canada
Wed 11/206:00DCA - SYD
2 stops35h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$1,601
Mon 2/211:20SYD - IAD
2 stops25h 34mAir Canada
Mon 16/209:45IAD - SYD
2 stops31h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$1,603
Mon 2/311:20SYD - IAD
2 stops40h 24mAir Canada
Wed 18/309:55IAD - SYD
2 stops31h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 8/1$1,604
Mon 9/211:20SYD - DCA
2 stops39h 01mAir Canada
Thu 19/212:55DCA - SYD
2 stops28h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 8/1$1,604
Tue 3/211:45SYD - IAD
2 stops25h 35mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/215:19IAD - SYD
2 stops25h 26mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/1$1,627
Mon 2/317:45SYD - DCA
1 stop42h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 18/308:30DCA - SYD
1 stop33h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/1$1,633
Fri 6/211:45SYD - DCA
2 stops26h 07mAir New Zealand
Fri 13/206:00DCA - SYD
2 stops34h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$1,634
Tue 27/121:40SYD - IAD
3 stops35h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/218:04IAD - SYD
2 stops33h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,642
Mon 26/121:40SYD - IAD
3 stops35h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/217:26IAD - SYD
3 stops34h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,653
Sun 15/211:20SYD - IAD
2 stops40h 24mAir Canada
Wed 18/213:13IAD - SYD
2 stops28h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 5/1$1,664

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/2

11:20-11:49

2 stops40h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/2

09:45-09:35

2 stops31h 50m

$1,601

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

11:20-20:54

2 stops25h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 16/2

09:45-09:35

2 stops31h 50m

$1,603

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/2

11:45-21:52

2 stops26h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 13/2

06:00-08:45

2 stops34h 45m

$1,634

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/1

21:40-17:04

3 stops35h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/2

17:26-19:45

3 stops34h 19m

$1,653

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/2

11:20-16:11

2 stops44h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 16/2

12:43-09:35

2 stops28h 52m

$1,697

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/1

11:45-22:06

2 stops26h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 13/2

12:47-10:30

2 stops29h 43m

$1,701

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/2

11:20-12:19

3 stops40h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 16/2

12:55-09:35

2 stops28h 40m

$1,710

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/2

11:20-11:29

3 stops40h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 18/2

09:45-09:35

3 stops31h 50m

$1,724

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/2

11:45-11:29

3 stops39h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 13/2

06:00-08:45

2 stops34h 45m

$1,750

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

13:55-11:35

3 stops37h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 18/3

11:00-08:45

2 stops30h 45m

$1,753

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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 20 hours 36 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 Canada and Qantas Airways.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $608
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $833
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $1,262
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,395

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 January 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
567 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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
968 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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
9,143 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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………
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,097 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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
10,603 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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 $71, while return flights cost around $807.

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

    A return flight to District of Columbia will typically cost around $1,915, however they can be found for as little as $1,915.

  • 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 (20 hours 3 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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