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$962+ Cheap flights to District of Columbia

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15 Sep — 22 Sep1
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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 16 August 2026.

Wed 9/913:15 -
3 stops35h 12m
Wed 16/911:12 -
3 stops45h 13m
Deal found 12/8$1,174
Mon 21/906:00 -
3 stops62h 20m
Wed 30/911:12 -
3 stops45h 13m
Deal found 14/8$1,483
Mon 21/913:15 -
3 stops35h 02m
Tue 20/1006:00 -
3 stops39h 50m
Deal found 13/8$1,596
Thu 10/909:30 -
2 stops28h 40m
Thu 1/1011:12 -
2 stops29h 48m
Deal found 14/8$1,648
Mon 21/909:30 -
2 stops38h 47m
Tue 13/1011:12 -
2 stops29h 48m
Deal found 13/8$1,649
Thu 15/1020:40 -
1 stop37h 50m
Fri 23/1023:00 -
1 stop42h 30m
Deal found 15/8$1,669
Thu 24/919:40 -
1 stop37h 50m
Tue 6/1023:00 -
1 stop49h 50m
Deal found 12/8$1,710
Thu 24/919:40 -
1 stop37h 50m
Tue 6/1018:37 -
2 stops54h 13m
Deal found 12/8$1,719
Tue 8/913:15 -
2 stops44h 45m
Tue 15/909:30 -
1 stop32h 00m
Deal found 11/8$1,762
Wed 9/913:15 -
2 stops44h 45m
Wed 16/909:30 -
1 stop32h 00m
Deal found 12/8$1,810
Tue 13/1020:40 -
2 stops43h 26m
Fri 23/1023:00 -
1 stop42h 30m
Deal found 15/8$1,830
Tue 8/1211:20 -
1 stop24h 40m
Sun 10/109:30 -
2 stops28h 50m
Deal found 12/8$1,846

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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 16 August 2026.

Return from

$1,174

One-way from

$900

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,441
9/9-16/9
  • 9/9-16/9
  • 6 total stops
  • 80h 25m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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20/11
  • 20/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 38m total
  • Sydney to District of Columbia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($103 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

16:50-09:05

1 stop32h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 15/11

14:35-06:30

1 stop47h 55m

$2,035

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

11:55-13:04

3 stops39h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 22/9

12:52-08:45

3 stops29h 53m

$2,052

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

11:55-05:55

2 stops32h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 22/9

18:00-10:40

2 stops26h 40m

$2,054

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

11:55-05:40

2 stops31h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 20/9

06:42-08:45

2 stops36h 03m

$2,060

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

11:20-09:03

2 stops37h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 15/11

14:42-06:55

1 stop24h 13m

$2,088

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/10

13:45-11:30

2 stops36h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 24/10

22:20-19:25

2 stops54h 05m

$2,179

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/9

09:30-20:00

1 stop24h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/9

09:30-07:00

1 stop31h 30m

$2,225

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/11

21:40-16:14

3 stops34h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/12

17:25-19:45

3 stops34h 20m

$2,421

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

20:45-15:40

1 stop32h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 22/9

11:05-17:10

1 stop40h 05m

$2,448

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

13:15-16:29

2 stops41h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 20/9

18:59-11:50

2 stops26h 51m

$2,480

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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 50 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, American Airlines and Air New Zealand.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $572
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,199
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $363
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $787

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 40 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 16 August 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
662 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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
1,082 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
662 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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
10,111 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
662 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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
11,941 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
662 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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
11,478 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
662 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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 $195, while return flights cost around $252.

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

    A return flight to District of Columbia will typically cost around $725, however they can be found for as little as $583.

  • 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 (24 hours 1 minute).

  • 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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