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23 Jul — 30 Jul1
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Flights to District of Columbia in 2025

Find the latest flights to District of Columbia in 2025, 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 18 July 2025.

Return from

$1,286

One-way from

$833

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,200
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 30/8-6/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 40m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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13/8
  • 13/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 56m total
  • Sydney to District of Columbia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($387 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($93 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Tue 19/811:50SYD - IAD
2 stops26h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 30/812:45IAD - SYD
2 stops31h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/7$1,711
Sat 30/812:10SYD - DCA
1 stop20h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/908:20DCA - SYD
1 stop32h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,762
Wed 24/909:10SYD - IAD
2 stops27h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/1006:45IAD - SYD
2 stops34h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,836
Thu 14/811:50SYD - DCA
2 stops24h 25mAir New Zealand
Thu 21/814:59DCA - SYD
2 stops27h 46mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/7$1,857
Sun 31/809:10SYD - DCA
1 stop21h 01mBritish Airways
Sun 7/917:30DCA - SYD
1 stop23h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/7$1,956
Fri 1/821:40SYD - IAD
2 stops35h 39mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/818:13IAD - SYD
2 stops35h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,981
Fri 1/820:55SYD - IAD
1 stop27h 10mANA
Sun 10/815:39IAD - SYD
2 stops37h 36mANA
Deal found 18/7$2,025
Sun 31/810:20SYD - IAD
2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/908:15IAD - SYD
2 stops32h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/7$2,055
Wed 8/1010:20SYD - DCA
3 stops39h 00mAir Canada
Wed 15/1012:55DCA - SYD
2 stops52h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 17/7$2,069
Mon 17/1111:20SYD - IAD
2 stops26h 02mAir Canada
Tue 25/1109:55IAD - SYD
2 stops31h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 17/7$2,076
Thu 18/909:10SYD - DCA
1 stop25h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/908:59DCA - SYD
1 stop32h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$2,121
Mon 11/819:45SYD - IAD
1 stop37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/822:05IAD - SYD
2 stops50h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$2,124

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/8

11:50-00:30

2 stops26h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 30/8

12:45-10:35

2 stops31h 50m

$1,711

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/8

12:10-18:54

1 stop20h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/9

08:20-07:05

1 stop32h 45m

$1,762

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/9

09:10-22:48

2 stops27h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/10

06:45-08:05

2 stops34h 20m

$1,836

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/8

11:50-22:15

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 21/8

14:59-08:45

2 stops27h 46m

$1,857

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/8

09:10-16:11

1 stop21h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 7/9

17:30-07:05

1 stop23h 35m

$1,956

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/8

21:40-19:19

2 stops35h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/8

18:13-19:45

2 stops35h 32m

$1,981

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/8

20:55-10:05

1 stop27h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/8

15:39-19:15

2 stops37h 36m

$2,025

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/8

10:20-21:25

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/9

08:15-06:55

2 stops32h 40m

$2,055

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/10

10:20-10:20

3 stops39h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 15/10

12:55-08:20

2 stops52h 25m

$2,069

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

11:20-21:22

2 stops26h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 25/11

09:55-09:35

2 stops31h 40m

$2,076

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Best time to book a flight to District of Columbia

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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 57 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to District of Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to District of Columbia. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to District of Columbia should consider flying on Monday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 $894
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $602
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $844
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $943

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 Air Canada.

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 18 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, ANA, andJapan 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 Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
913 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,515 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,958 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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. Dulles Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in District of Columbia. One-way flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl typically cost $151, while return flights cost around $108.

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

    A return flight to District of Columbia will typically cost around $85, however they can be found for as little as $70.

  • 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 30 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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