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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney from $697

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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SYD
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in August or April, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 5 December 2025.

Fri 5/1215:20BWI - SYD
1 stop23h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 13/1218:35SYD - BWI
2 stops35h 49mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/12$1,644
Thu 4/1209:40DCA - SYD
2 stops31h 55mAir Canada
Thu 11/1216:00SYD - DCA
2 stops34h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 3/12$1,850
Wed 10/1215:20BWI - SYD
1 stop23h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 10/117:30SYD - BWI
2 stops45h 48mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,928
Thu 4/1217:10DCA - SYD
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1214:05SYD - DCA
1 stop20h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,940
Thu 4/1216:58IAD - SYD
1 stop21h 57mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/1214:05SYD - IAD
1 stop24h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,942
Thu 4/1217:10DCA - SYD
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1214:05SYD - DCA
1 stop21h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,016
Thu 4/1216:58IAD - SYD
1 stop21h 57mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/1214:05SYD - IAD
1 stop24h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,017
Thu 4/1215:17BWI - SYD
1 stop23h 38mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/1214:05SYD - BWI
1 stop24h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,017
Thu 4/1215:42DCA - SYD
2 stops25h 18mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/1211:20SYD - DCA
1 stop20h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,022
Thu 4/1213:20IAD - SYD
2 stops28h 15mAir Canada
Thu 11/1211:20SYD - IAD
2 stops25h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 3/12$2,069
Fri 12/1215:16BWI - SYD
2 stops29h 44mQantas Airways
Wed 14/106:05SYD - BWI
2 stops24h 44mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$2,079
Fri 12/1215:16BWI - SYD
2 stops27h 39mQantas Airways
Mon 22/1214:05SYD - BWI
1 stop24h 53mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/12$2,081

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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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,509

One-way from

$697

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,464
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  • 17/2-26/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 66h 55m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Sydney
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  • 2/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 02m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Sydney
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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.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/2

17:30-09:00

1 stop23h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

14:05-19:47

1 stop21h 42m

$1,789

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/4

16:59-08:05

1 stop24h 06m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/4

12:00-18:44

1 stop20h 44m

$1,807

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 17/1

11:50-06:55

1 stop27h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/1

14:05-19:44

1 stop21h 39m

$1,807

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 31/3

17:37-06:55

1 stop22h 18m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/4

12:00-22:19

1 stop24h 19m

$1,809

BaltimoreSydney

BWI - SYD

BWISYD

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 26/2

15:21-06:55

1 stop23h 34m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/3

13:05-18:13

1 stop20h 08m

$1,809

BaltimoreSydney

BWI - SYD

BWISYD

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/2

15:41-06:55

1 stop23h 14m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

14:05-18:17

1 stop20h 12m

$1,809

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 16/2

18:00-09:05

1 stop23h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

11:50-16:06

1 stop20h 16m

$1,831

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/2

18:00-09:05

1 stop23h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/2

11:20-16:24

1 stop21h 04m

$1,831

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/2

16:10-06:20

1 stop22h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

11:20-16:24

1 stop21h 04m

$1,831

BaltimoreSydney

BWI - SYD

BWISYD

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/2

18:34-09:15

1 stop22h 41m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

11:20-16:53

1 stop21h 33m

$1,831

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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 28 November 2025.

Booking 4 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney (average of $207). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Sydney in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,264). 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 5 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Sydney in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 48% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

Share of one-stop return flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 42% of one-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Sydney on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,313.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dallas (DFW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 54m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 19m.

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 5 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Sydney. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Cameron,Nov 2025

PDX - LHR

The plane was very old...had no WiFi available. The crew were not friendly nor helpful.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Cameron,Nov 2025

PDX - LHR

The plane was very old...had no WiFi available. The crew were not friendly nor helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Sydney. 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 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 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

    Airlines like Qantas Airways and United Airlines fly from Washington, D.C. to Sydney in about 23h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 25m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Sydney is about 15670 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Sydney round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $2,353.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Sydney are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith, Baltimore/Washington - Sydney Kingsford Smith and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney (average of $207). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Sydney in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,264). 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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