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$915+ Cheap flights to District of Columbia

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21 Jul — 28 Jul1
1 adult
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 21 June 2026.

Mon 3/813:15
SYD
-
IAD
3 stops37h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 17/809:50
IAD
-
SYD
3 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6$1,264
Mon 3/813:15
SYD
-
IAD
3 stops37h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/809:50
IAD
-
SYD
3 stops46h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6$1,286
Mon 3/813:15
SYD
-
IAD
3 stops37h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/811:05
IAD
-
SYD
3 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6$1,303
Thu 6/806:15
SYD
-
IAD
3 stops40h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/808:59
IAD
-
SYD
3 stops36h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6$1,388
Tue 11/806:15
SYD
-
IAD
3 stops42h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/810:45
IAD
-
SYD
3 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6$1,396
Tue 14/706:15
SYD
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IAD
3 stops42h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/709:50
IAD
-
SYD
3 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6$1,435
Fri 7/813:15
SYD
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IAD
3 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/808:59
IAD
-
SYD
3 stops36h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6$1,442
Tue 14/713:15
SYD
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IAD
3 stops35h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/709:50
IAD
-
SYD
3 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6$1,476
Tue 13/1020:45
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 15/1009:30
DCA
-
SYD
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6$1,692
Mon 3/809:10
SYD
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DCA
1 stop24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 17/809:59
DCA
-
SYD
1 stop31h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6$1,714
Sun 15/1121:40
SYD
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DCA
2 stops38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/409:30
DCA
-
SYD
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6$1,728
Mon 3/809:10
SYD
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DCA
1 stop24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/809:30
DCA
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SYD
1 stop31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6$1,729

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 June 2026.

Return from

$1,264

One-way from

$915

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,930
3/8-17/8
  • 3/8-17/8
  • 6 total stops
  • 73h 32m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 50m total
  • Sydney to District of Columbia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

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

$1,796

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

$1,860

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

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

$1,869

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

11:55-16:03

3 stops42h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/8

12:57-10:40

3 stops31h 43m

$1,945

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

$2,039

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

09:55-00:55

2 stops29h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/8

17:48-08:45

2 stops24h 57m

$2,171

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/9

11:55-22:13

2 stops24h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 18/9

13:04-10:40

3 stops31h 36m

$2,211

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/7

17:50-20:00

1 stop40h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 24/7

18:00-07:30

2 stops47h 30m

$2,351

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

20:45-17:11

3 stops34h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 20/8

17:45-18:50

3 stops35h 05m

$2,392

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

09:20-06:30

1 stop35h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 22/9

08:29-07:20

1 stop32h 51m

$2,410

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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 26 hours 3 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 $577
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,331
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $366
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $1,178

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to District of Columbia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to District of Columbia are Qantas Airways, United Airlines and American 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 66 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 21 June 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
645 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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
1,047 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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
9,865 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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
11,715 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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
11,227 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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 $226, 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 $624, however they can be found for as little as $368.

  • 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 31 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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