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Cheap flights from Sydney to District of Columbia from $731

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — IAD
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sydney to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated 16 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,823

One-way from

$731

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,130
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 6/10-21/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 30m total
  • Sydney to District of Columbia
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 29/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 25m total
  • Sydney to District of Columbia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($315 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

Find flight deals from Sydney to District of Columbia

Cheapest flights from Sydney to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 May 2025.

Mon 6/1011:20SYD - IAD
1 stop20h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/1017:30IAD - SYD
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,823
Mon 6/1011:20SYD - DCA
1 stop20h 36mUnited Airlines
Mon 20/1018:00DCA - SYD
1 stop22h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,823
Thu 2/1009:20SYD - IAD
2 stops25h 45mAir Canada
Tue 21/1009:45IAD - SYD
2 stops31h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 15/5$1,848
Tue 10/609:20SYD - DCA
2 stops40h 41mAir Canada
Mon 16/612:55DCA - SYD
2 stops28h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 14/5$1,853
Tue 10/609:20SYD - DCA
3 stops38h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/616:17DCA - SYD
2 stops25h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,865
Tue 8/711:50SYD - IAD
2 stops31h 28mAir New Zealand
Mon 28/715:43IAD - SYD
2 stops27h 02mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/5$2,037
Thu 2/1020:55SYD - IAD
1 stop27h 10mANA
Tue 21/1012:15IAD - SYD
1 stop41h 00mANA
Deal found 15/5$2,052
Mon 19/509:10SYD - IAD
2 stops24h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/609:45IAD - SYD
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,155
Thu 29/508:55SYD - DCA
2 stops51h 41mJapan Airlines
Tue 3/617:49DCA - SYD
2 stops46h 31mJapan Airlines
Deal found 14/5$2,160
Mon 6/1011:20SYD - IAD
1 stop24h 50mVirgin Australia
Sat 25/1022:05IAD - SYD
1 stop44h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/5$2,186
Sat 4/1021:40SYD - DCA
2 stops37h 19mAlaska Airlines
Tue 21/1018:59DCA - SYD
2 stops33h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/5$2,245
Tue 8/709:25SYD - DCA
2 stops28h 17mDelta
Mon 28/709:39DCA - SYD
2 stops30h 56mDelta
Deal found 16/5$2,256

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Sydney

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District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/10

11:20-16:25

1 stop20h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 21/10

17:30-07:55

1 stop23h 25m

$1,823

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/10

09:20-21:05

2 stops25h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 21/10

09:45-08:20

2 stops31h 35m

$1,848

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/6

09:20-12:01

2 stops40h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 16/6

12:55-07:20

2 stops28h 25m

$1,853

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/6

09:20-10:19

3 stops38h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 16/6

16:17-07:20

2 stops25h 03m

$1,865

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/6

10:20-20:56

2 stops24h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 16/6

16:45-07:00

2 stops24h 15m

$1,881

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/7

11:50-05:18

2 stops31h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 28/7

15:43-08:45

2 stops27h 02m

$2,037

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/10

20:55-10:05

1 stop27h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 21/10

12:15-20:15

1 stop41h 00m

$2,052

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/5

08:55-22:36

2 stops51h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/6

17:49-06:20

2 stops46h 31m

$2,160

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/10

11:20-21:10

1 stop24h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 25/10

22:05-09:05

1 stop44h 00m

$2,186

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/7

09:25-23:42

2 stops28h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 28/7

09:39-06:35

2 stops30h 56m

$2,256

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to District of Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to District of Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to District of Columbia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to District of Columbia (average of $1,013). Flying from Sydney to District of Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,608). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 May 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to District of Columbia as you normally would.

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 inches 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 16 May 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and ANA from Sydney to District of Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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.
8.3
Very Good

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to District of Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to District of Columbia?

    If you book a flight to District of Columbia from Sydney, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 7.5 km from the centre of Sydney.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to District of Columbia one-way?

    $731 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qantas Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $737 and $1,018, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to District of Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to District of Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to District of Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to District of Columbia?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to District of Columbia (average of $1,013). Flying from Sydney to District of Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,608). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Sydney to District of Columbia

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to District of Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$639Average$2,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,136Average$2,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,154Average$1,927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,322Average$1,941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,735Average$2,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,925Average$2,644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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ANACheapest$1,956Average$2,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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