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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 21 January 2026.

Mon 16/211:20
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops39h 01m
Air Canada
Mon 23/220:40
DCA
-
SYD
2 stops44h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/1$1,573
Tue 17/211:20
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops40h 24m
Air Canada
Tue 24/212:43
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops28h 52m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/1$1,583
Wed 11/211:20
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops40h 24m
Air Canada
Wed 18/209:00
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops32h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/1$1,595
Thu 12/211:20
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops44h 51m
Air Canada
Wed 18/222:13
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops43h 22m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/1$1,680
Sun 8/209:55
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops28h 23m
Air New Zealand
Mon 16/206:03
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops36h 27m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/1$1,684
Thu 26/211:20
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops25h 34m
Air Canada
Wed 4/309:45
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops31h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/1$1,689
Thu 19/211:20
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops44h 51m
Air Canada
Thu 26/209:00
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops32h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/1$1,692
Thu 26/211:20
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops25h 34m
Air Canada
Thu 5/309:45
IAD
-
SYD
3 stops31h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/1$1,701
Thu 26/211:20
SYD
-
IAD
1 stop25h 09m
Air New Zealand
Thu 5/309:45
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops31h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/1$1,711
Sat 24/111:20
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops39h 03m
Air Canada
Tue 10/312:55
DCA
-
SYD
2 stops28h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/1$1,760
Mon 16/214:00
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/209:59
DCA
-
SYD
1 stop29h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,811
Thu 26/211:20
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops26h 36m
Air Canada
Thu 5/309:40
DCA
-
SYD
2 stops31h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/1$1,827

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 21 January 2026.

Return from

$1,566

One-way from

$728

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,279
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 12/2-18/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 24m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
4/3
  • 4/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 33m total
  • Sydney to District of Columbia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($171 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 2026

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/2

11:20-10:21

2 stops39h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 23/2

20:40-09:35

2 stops44h 55m

$1,573

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

11:20-11:44

2 stops40h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 18/2

09:00-09:35

2 stops32h 35m

$1,595

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/2

11:20-21:23

2 stops26h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 24/2

09:45-09:35

3 stops31h 50m

$1,601

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/2

11:20-16:11

2 stops44h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 18/2

22:13-09:35

2 stops43h 22m

$1,680

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/2

09:55-22:18

2 stops28h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 16/2

06:03-10:30

2 stops36h 27m

$1,684

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/2

11:20-11:44

2 stops40h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 23/2

09:45-09:35

2 stops31h 50m

$1,684

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/2

11:45-21:19

2 stops25h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 20/2

14:36-10:30

2 stops27h 54m

$1,750

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/2

11:20-21:23

2 stops26h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/3

09:45-09:35

2 stops31h 50m

$1,759

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/2

11:20-20:54

2 stops25h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/3

09:45-08:35

3 stops54h 50m

$1,775

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/2

11:20-21:23

2 stops26h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/3

09:45-09:35

2 stops31h 50m

$1,784

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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 28 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 21 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.

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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 $803.

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

    A return flight to District of Columbia will typically cost around $1,906, however they can be found for as little as $1,906.

  • 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 26 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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