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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney from $788

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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SYD
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in February or April, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,788

One-way from

$788

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,447
Delta
  • Delta
  • 20/6-9/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 34m 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. 19% potential increase in price ($750 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($98 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Sun 21/912:35IAD - SYD
2 stops28h 00mDelta
Thu 2/1009:25SYD - IAD
2 stops23h 17mDelta
Deal found 30/4$1,788
Sun 30/1111:30IAD - SYD
2 stops31h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 10/1207:05SYD - IAD
2 stops25h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,842
Mon 28/717:53IAD - SYD
2 stops26h 42mAir New Zealand
Sat 9/811:50SYD - IAD
2 stops33h 03mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$1,972
Tue 26/812:15IAD - SYD
1 stop31h 10mANA
Tue 9/920:55SYD - IAD
1 stop32h 40mANA
Deal found 30/4$2,003
Tue 21/1011:30IAD - SYD
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1106:00SYD - IAD
2 stops32h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,025
Sun 16/1109:55IAD - SYD
3 stops31h 40mAir Canada
Wed 26/1111:20SYD - IAD
2 stops39h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 30/4$2,219
Tue 8/720:19IAD - SYD
2 stops33h 26mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/821:40SYD - IAD
2 stops32h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,234
Mon 13/1013:30IAD - SYD
2 stops39h 30mTurkish Airlines
Fri 17/1021:55SYD - IAD
2 stops52h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,237
Tue 8/711:49IAD - SYD
2 stops29h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/810:25SYD - IAD
2 stops26h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,386
Thu 12/608:10IAD - SYD
2 stops38h 05mFiji Airways
Sat 21/613:45SYD - IAD
2 stops31h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 30/4$2,387
Wed 9/717:45IAD - SYD
1 stop23h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/809:30SYD - IAD
1 stop25h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,433

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

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Dulles Intl

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Price

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

$1,788

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

$1,972

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

$2,003

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

$2,025

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 26/10

09:55-08:35

3 stops31h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/11

11:20-07:35

2 stops36h 15m

$2,228

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/7

20:19-19:45

2 stops33h 26m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/8

21:40-16:25

2 stops32h 45m

$2,234

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 13/10

13:30-20:00

2 stops39h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/10

21:55-11:45

2 stops52h 50m

$2,237

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 21/9

17:36-06:55

1 stop23h 19m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/10

13:10-22:22

1 stop24h 12m

$2,264

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/7

11:49-07:30

2 stops29h 41m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/8

10:25-23:01

2 stops26h 36m

$2,386

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/6

08:10-12:15

2 stops38h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/6

13:45-06:50

2 stops31h 05m

$2,387

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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Sydney

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 IAD to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 30 April 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 30 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, Korean Air and ANA from Washington, D.C. to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

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.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

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.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

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

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

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.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

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.
8.0
Very Good

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

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.

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

    If you book a flight to Sydney from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, 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. Dulles Intl to Kingsford Smith per day from 2 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $1,788, Delta will fly you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air New Zealand and ANA - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,972 and $2,003, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 12% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney are Alaska Airlines ($1,171), ANA ($1,213), and Air India ($1,376).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to Sydney?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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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