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Cheap flights to Washington, D.C. from $1,277

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 19/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — WAS
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
Wed 1/5
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Flights to Washington, D.C. in 2024

Find the latest flights to Washington, D.C. in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,426 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,756

Return from

$1,776

One-way from

$1,277
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Washington, D.C.
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Washington, D.C.

Cheap flights to Washington, D.C. in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Washington, D.C. in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,426 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to Washington, D.C. in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
Thu 23/509:15SYD - BWI
2 stops37h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 30/513:21BWI - SYD
2 stops27h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,776
Thu 23/509:15SYD - BWI
2 stops24h 11mAmerican Airlines
Thu 30/515:38BWI - SYD
1 stop24h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,787
Thu 23/515:50SYD - BWI
1 stop21h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 30/515:38BWI - SYD
1 stop24h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,792
Thu 23/509:20SYD - IAD
1 stop21h 25mAir Canada
Thu 30/509:55IAD - SYD
3 stops31h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 24/4$1,988
Sun 5/511:50SYD - IAD
1 stop36h 45mANA
Tue 3/912:15IAD - SYD
1 stop31h 10mANA
Deal found 24/4$2,053
Thu 23/509:20SYD - DCA
2 stops38h 57mAir Canada
Thu 30/509:15DCA - SYD
2 stops32h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 24/4$2,053
Sun 5/511:50SYD - IAD
1 stop36h 45mANA
Tue 3/912:48IAD - SYD
2 stops30h 37mANA
Deal found 24/4$2,066
Thu 23/509:20SYD - IAD
2 stops49h 56mAir Canada
Thu 30/522:15IAD - SYD
3 stops43h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 24/4$2,080
Sun 5/511:50SYD - IAD
2 stops39h 35mANA
Tue 3/912:48IAD - SYD
2 stops30h 37mANA
Deal found 24/4$2,082

Washington, D.C. 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Washington, D.C. in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,426 searches and data were last updated on 26 April 2024.
The lowest fares on flights travelling to Washington, D.C. in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 23/509:15SYD - BWI
2 stops37h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 30/513:21BWI - SYD
2 stops27h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,776
Thu 23/509:15SYD - BWI
2 stops24h 11mAmerican Airlines
Thu 30/515:38BWI - SYD
1 stop24h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,787
Thu 23/515:50SYD - BWI
1 stop21h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 30/515:38BWI - SYD
1 stop24h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,792
Thu 23/509:20SYD - IAD
1 stop21h 25mAir Canada
Thu 30/509:55IAD - SYD
3 stops31h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 24/4$1,988
Sun 5/511:50SYD - IAD
1 stop36h 45mANA
Tue 3/912:15IAD - SYD
1 stop31h 10mANA
Deal found 24/4$2,053
Thu 23/509:20SYD - DCA
2 stops38h 57mAir Canada
Thu 30/509:15DCA - SYD
2 stops32h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 24/4$2,053
Wed 28/811:50SYD - DCA
2 stops40h 16mANA
Mon 30/908:30DCA - SYD
2 stops34h 55mANA
Deal found 25/4$2,065
Sun 5/511:50SYD - IAD
1 stop36h 45mANA
Tue 3/912:48IAD - SYD
2 stops30h 37mANA
Deal found 24/4$2,066
Thu 23/509:20SYD - IAD
2 stops49h 56mAir Canada
Thu 30/522:15IAD - SYD
3 stops43h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 24/4$2,080

Flights to Washington, D.C. departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Washington, D.C., providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,426 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Browse through available last-minute flights travelling to Washington, D.C.. Tip: double check your flight details before making your reservation.
Sun 5/511:50SYD - IAD
1 stop36h 45mANA
Tue 3/912:15IAD - SYD
1 stop31h 10mANA
Deal found 24/4$2,053
Sun 5/511:50SYD - IAD
1 stop36h 45mANA
Tue 3/912:48IAD - SYD
2 stops30h 37mANA
Deal found 24/4$2,066
Sun 5/511:50SYD - IAD
2 stops39h 35mANA
Tue 3/912:48IAD - SYD
2 stops30h 37mANA
Deal found 24/4$2,082
Sun 5/511:50SYD - DCA
2 stops47h 10mANA
Tue 3/908:30DCA - SYD
2 stops34h 55mANA
Deal found 24/4$2,182
Sun 5/508:15SYD - BWI
2 stops51h 33mJapan Airlines
Tue 3/906:22BWI - SYD
2 stops33h 48mJapan Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,246
Sun 5/515:50SYD - BWI
1 stop21h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/918:07BWI - SYD
2 stops22h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,304
Sun 5/515:50SYD - BWI
1 stop21h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/915:49BWI - SYD
1 stop24h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,309
Sun 5/509:15SYD - DCA
1 stop20h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/916:59DCA - SYD
1 stop24h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,489
Sun 5/509:15SYD - DCA
1 stop20h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/918:10DCA - SYD
2 stops22h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,493

One-way flights to Washington, D.C.

Explore one-way flight options to Washington, D.C. for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,426 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights travelling to Washington, D.C. at this time. Book a round-trip flight to Washington, D.C. instead by using the search form above.
Thu 19/919:40SYD - IAD
2 stops49h 13mAir China
Deal found 25/4$1,277
Thu 26/919:40SYD - IAD
2 stops49h 13mAir China
Deal found 26/4$1,283
Sun 5/521:40SYD - BWI
3 stops58h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,290
Thu 2/513:15SYD - BWI
2 stops31h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$1,330
Wed 23/1009:15SYD - BWI
2 stops51h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,357
Thu 19/908:15SYD - BWI
2 stops51h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 25/4$1,362
Sun 5/508:15SYD - DCA
2 stops53h 09mJapan Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,377
Mon 5/808:15SYD - DCA
2 stops53h 04mJapan Airlines
Deal found 25/4$1,383
Mon 5/808:15SYD - DCA
2 stops53h 04mJapan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,391

Average price of flights to Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Washington, D.C. is currently $1,339 while a return flight costs $2,262. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,020). Flying to Washington, D.C. in June will prove the most costly (average of $1,657). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,830

February

$1,566

March

$1,630

April

$1,994

May

$2,168

June

$2,544

July

$2,278

August

$2,251

September

$2,438

October

$1,894

November

$2,071

December

$2,479

Temperature and rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

WAS

Temperature

2 - 27 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Washington, D.C. should consider flying on Monday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated 26 April 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Air China, Air India and Turkish Airlines to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Crew

8.9

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.7
Very Good
77 reviews
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Crew

8.9

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.5
Very Good
1,188 reviews
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Crew

8.9

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.5
Very Good
948 reviews
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Crew

8.9

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.4
Very Good
600 reviews
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Crew

8.9

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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
1,486 reviews
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Crew

8.9

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

  • What does IAD mean?

    IAD is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A IAD flight refers to a flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. This flight destination has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Washington, D.C..

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.?

    Baltimore/Washington Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Baltimore/Washington Airport typically cost $91, while return flights cost around $393.

  • How much is a return flight to Washington, D.C.?

    A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around $376, however they can be found for as little as $256.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Washington, D.C. depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Washington, D.C., Sydney offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 57 minutes).

  • Does Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Yes. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleepbox Lounge Iad, Dulles International Airport is the closest property to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport).

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