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Flights to Washington, D.C. in 2025

Find the latest flights to Washington, D.C. in 2025, 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 30 April 2025.

Return from

$1,944

One-way from

$788

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,223
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 1/6-14/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 47m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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5/6
  • 5/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 35m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($327 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 30 April 2025.

Wed 13/808:55SYD - BWI
2 stops51h 22mJapan Airlines
Sat 23/806:00BWI - SYD
2 stops58h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,953
Wed 11/609:30SYD - BWI
1 stop21h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/606:00BWI - SYD
2 stops35h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,959
Mon 9/609:10SYD - IAD
2 stops37h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 30/613:08IAD - SYD
2 stops27h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,966
Fri 13/609:25SYD - BWI
2 stops27h 18mDelta
Fri 20/613:34BWI - SYD
2 stops27h 01mDelta
Deal found 29/4$1,975
Wed 13/819:45SYD - BWI
3 stops42h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/812:30BWI - SYD
3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,999
Tue 20/511:50SYD - IAD
1 stop36h 15mANA
Tue 31/312:15IAD - SYD
1 stop41h 00mANA
Deal found 29/4$2,027
Sat 11/1021:30SYD - IAD
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1117:31IAD - SYD
2 stops35h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,036
Wed 16/709:55SYD - IAD
2 stops26h 23mAir New Zealand
Mon 28/717:53IAD - SYD
2 stops24h 52mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$2,091
Wed 16/709:55SYD - DCA
2 stops26h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 28/717:59DCA - SYD
2 stops24h 46mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$2,091
Tue 13/507:55SYD - IAD
1 stop41h 20mKorean Air
Thu 28/813:30IAD - SYD
1 stop26h 50mKorean Air
Deal found 29/4$2,116
Mon 9/617:45SYD - DCA
1 stop41h 14mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/609:59DCA - SYD
1 stop31h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,127
Mon 6/1010:20SYD - IAD
2 stops25h 40mAir Canada
Tue 21/1008:18IAD - SYD
2 stops33h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4$2,141

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/6

09:30-16:54

1 stop21h 24m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 25/6

06:00-07:00

2 stops35h 00m

$1,959

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/6

09:10-08:38

2 stops37h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 30/6

13:08-07:05

2 stops27h 57m

$1,966

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/6

09:25-22:43

2 stops27h 18m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 20/6

13:34-06:35

2 stops27h 01m

$1,975

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/5

11:50-10:05

1 stop36h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 31/3

12:15-20:15

1 stop41h 00m

$2,027

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

21:30-16:10

1 stop33h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/11

17:31-19:50

2 stops35h 19m

$2,036

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/7

09:55-22:18

2 stops26h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 28/7

17:53-08:45

2 stops24h 52m

$2,091

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/7

09:55-22:15

2 stops26h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 28/7

17:59-08:45

2 stops24h 46m

$2,091

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

07:55-11:15

1 stop41h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 28/8

13:30-06:20

1 stop26h 50m

$2,116

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/6

17:45-20:59

1 stop41h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 30/6

09:59-07:30

1 stop31h 31m

$2,127

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/10

10:20-21:00

2 stops25h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 21/10

08:18-08:20

2 stops33h 02m

$2,141

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Washington, D.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 from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking 42 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 20 hours 16 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Washington, D.C. should consider flying on Monday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 Canada and Virgin Australia.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $1,176

Air Canada

Air Canada

From $848

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

From $1,235

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $740

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

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. are American Airlines, Qantas Airways 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 30 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, Korean Air and Japan 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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
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Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,066 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
852 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
190 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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.

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 $84, while return flights cost around $75.

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

    A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around $327, however they can be found for as little as $216.

  • 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 3 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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