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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney from $722

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SYD
6 May — 13 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in February or April, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Sydney (SYD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 1 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,782

One-way from

$789

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,902
Delta
  • Delta
  • 20/6-9/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Sydney
2/8
  • 2/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 43m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($781 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($119 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 May 2025.

Sat 8/1117:25DCA - SYD
1 stop23h 10mDelta
Tue 25/1111:05SYD - DCA
1 stop21h 02mDelta
Deal found 30/4$1,782
Sun 21/912:35IAD - SYD
2 stops28h 00mDelta
Thu 2/1009:25SYD - IAD
2 stops23h 17mDelta
Deal found 30/4$1,790
Sat 9/812:12BWI - SYD
3 stops33h 33mMultiple Airlines
Wed 13/819:45SYD - BWI
3 stops42h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,793
Sun 30/1111:30IAD - SYD
2 stops31h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 10/1207:05SYD - IAD
2 stops25h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,844
Mon 1/907:00BWI - SYD
2 stops35h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 30/908:55SYD - BWI
2 stops37h 11mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$1,904
Sat 16/819:31DCA - SYD
2 stops36h 39mFiji Airways
Thu 21/813:15SYD - DCA
2 stops23h 44mFiji Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,969
Mon 28/717:53IAD - SYD
2 stops26h 42mAir New Zealand
Sat 9/811:50SYD - IAD
2 stops33h 03mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$1,974
Wed 17/916:47DCA - SYD
2 stops25h 58mAir New Zealand
Thu 9/1011:50SYD - DCA
2 stops24h 01mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$1,974
Wed 11/608:59DCA - SYD
1 stop32h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/616:20SYD - DCA
2 stops44h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,987
Tue 26/812:15IAD - SYD
1 stop31h 10mANA
Tue 9/920:55SYD - IAD
1 stop32h 40mANA
Deal found 30/4$2,005
Tue 21/1011:30IAD - SYD
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1106:00SYD - IAD
2 stops32h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,027
Sun 16/1109:55IAD - SYD
3 stops31h 40mAir Canada
Wed 26/1111:20SYD - IAD
2 stops39h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 30/4$2,221

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreSydney

BWI - SYD

BWISYD

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 12/6

17:57-12:15

2 stops28h 18m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/6

17:45-19:28

1 stop39h 43m

$1,774

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 20/6

17:10-06:35

1 stop23h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/7

09:25-16:00

1 stop20h 35m

$1,782

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 20/6

13:00-06:35

2 stops27h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/7

09:25-18:24

2 stops22h 59m

$1,790

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 27/9

19:30-11:45

2 stops26h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

14:45-23:00

2 stops23h 15m

$1,896

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 6/6

08:59-07:30

1 stop32h 31m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/6

16:20-22:59

2 stops44h 39m

$1,949

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 28/7

17:53-10:35

2 stops26h 42m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/8

11:50-06:53

2 stops33h 03m

$1,974

BaltimoreSydney

BWI - SYD

BWISYD

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 17/9

14:54-08:45

2 stops27h 51m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/10

09:55-08:06

2 stops37h 11m

$1,974

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 17/9

16:47-08:45

2 stops25h 58m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/10

11:50-20:51

2 stops24h 01m

$1,974

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 26/8

12:15-09:25

1 stop31h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/9

20:55-15:35

1 stop32h 40m

$2,005

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 21/10

11:30-12:45

2 stops34h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/11

06:00-22:18

2 stops32h 18m

$2,027

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 WAS to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 May 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Sydney in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 1 May 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Korean Air and ANA from Washington, D.C. to Sydney to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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.

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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.

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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.

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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.

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to Sydney from Washington, D.C., you will be flying to Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 7.5 km from the centre of Sydney. There are 0 flights from Washington, D.C. to Kingsford Smith per day from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Sydney round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $1,782. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $1,896 and $1,904, respectively. Delta is 9% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Sydney one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney are Fiji Airways ($1,075), Air New Zealand ($1,100), and Qantas Airways ($1,161).

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Sydney 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 Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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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