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9 May — 16 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Washington, D.C. in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 9 April 2026.

Sat 23/513:15
SYD
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DCA
3 stops37h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/507:00
DCA
-
SYD
3 stops38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$1,508
Sat 23/513:15
SYD
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IAD
3 stops32h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/509:12
IAD
-
SYD
3 stops36h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$1,544
Thu 16/719:40
SYD
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IAD
1 stop37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/722:20
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops74h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$1,658
Thu 21/506:00
SYD
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IAD
3 stops40h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/511:07
IAD
-
SYD
3 stops34h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,712
Thu 28/513:15
SYD
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IAD
3 stops32h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/609:12
IAD
-
SYD
3 stops36h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$1,721
Wed 1/719:40
SYD
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IAD
2 stops49h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/808:25
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops40h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$1,756
Thu 7/519:40
SYD
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IAD
2 stops67h 05m
Air China
Thu 14/506:10
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops66h 40m
Air China
Deal found 7/4$1,887
Thu 14/517:50
SYD
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DCA
2 stops37h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/507:00
DCA
-
SYD
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$1,928
Fri 22/509:10
SYD
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IAD
2 stops37h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/507:45
IAD
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SYD
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$1,972
Thu 27/811:45
SYD
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DCA
2 stops40h 14m
ANA
Thu 3/909:30
DCA
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SYD
2 stops33h 55m
ANA
Deal found 7/4$2,030
Fri 1/509:10
SYD
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DCA
1 stop24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/509:59
DCA
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SYD
1 stop31h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$2,031
Tue 16/613:15
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BWI
3 stops41h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/706:35
BWI
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SYD
3 stops39h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$2,057

Find flight deals to Washington, D.C.

Find the latest flights to Washington, D.C. in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 9 April 2026.

Return from

$1,508

One-way from

$995

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April

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Average price

$2,221
23/5-30/5
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  • 6 total stops
  • 76h 34m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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  • 30/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 50m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

17:50-12:11

2 stops32h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/5

06:00-07:30

2 stops35h 30m

$1,997

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

09:30-17:08

1 stop21h 38m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/5

06:20-07:00

1 stop34h 40m

$2,172

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/8

10:20-17:50

1 stop21h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 23/10

08:37-08:00

1 stop32h 23m

$2,238

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/8

20:45-15:34

2 stops32h 49m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 3/9

18:16-18:50

2 stops34h 34m

$2,282

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/6

12:00-23:44

1 stop25h 44m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 30/7

19:16-06:55

1 stop21h 39m

$2,308
Fastest return journey

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/4

12:00-18:27

1 stop20h 27m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 21/5

19:10-06:55

1 stop21h 45m

$2,313

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/5

09:15-23:46

2 stops28h 31m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 30/5

12:31-06:50

2 stops28h 19m

$2,322

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

20:45-17:42

3 stops34h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 29/5

17:35-18:50

2 stops35h 15m

$2,354

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/7

11:55-18:12

3 stops44h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 28/7

11:57-08:45

3 stops30h 48m

$2,398

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/8

11:45-13:55

2 stops40h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/9

12:15-09:25

1 stop31h 10m

$2,407

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

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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 from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 3 April 2026.

Booking 22 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.

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

On average, a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. takes 28 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Washington, D.C. from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. are United Airlines, Air New Zealand and Air Canada.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $578
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,394
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $1,224
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $365

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. are Qantas Airways, American Airlines and Air Canada.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

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

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).

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 9 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Air New Zealand,Virgin Australia, andUnited Airlines. 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,557 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,564 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,910 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

FAQs about flying to Washington, D.C.

  • 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, American 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.?

    Washington, D.C. Reagan-National is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National typically cost $68, while return flights cost around $83.

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

    A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around $574, however they can be found for as little as $422.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Washington, D.C., Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 27 minutes).

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

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

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

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

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