$772+ Cheap flights to Washington, D.C.

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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 14 October 2025.

Wed 22/1009:55SYD - BWI
2 stops36h 18mAir New Zealand
Wed 29/1008:30BWI - SYD
2 stops37h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/10$1,658
Fri 31/1011:45SYD - IAD
2 stops25h 27mAir New Zealand
Sat 8/1109:10IAD - SYD
2 stops31h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/10$1,683
Wed 26/1109:55SYD - DCA
2 stops26h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 3/1214:54DCA - SYD
2 stops27h 36mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/10$1,703
Sat 1/1111:45SYD - IAD
2 stops34h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/1106:30IAD - SYD
2 stops36h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/10$1,706
Mon 20/1008:45SYD - BWI
2 stops37h 28mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/1007:07BWI - SYD
2 stops36h 23mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/10$1,726
Tue 11/1120:40SYD - IAD
2 stops38h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1122:08IAD - SYD
2 stops73h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10$1,775
Thu 27/1113:55SYD - DCA
2 stops23h 48mAir New Zealand
Thu 4/1212:40DCA - SYD
2 stops29h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/10$1,844
Wed 26/1111:45SYD - DCA
3 stops43h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1214:54DCA - SYD
2 stops27h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,845
Wed 22/1009:55SYD - IAD
2 stops29h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 29/1016:10IAD - SYD
2 stops25h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/10$1,847
Sat 1/1111:45SYD - DCA
3 stops39h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1108:15DCA - SYD
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10$1,847
Thu 13/1111:20SYD - IAD
2 stops25h 34mAir Canada
Thu 20/1109:45IAD - SYD
2 stops31h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 13/10$1,878
Wed 26/1109:55SYD - IAD
2 stops26h 56mAir New Zealand
Wed 3/1212:45IAD - SYD
2 stops29h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/10$1,885

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 14 October 2025.

Return from

$1,669

One-way from

$862

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,832
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 11/11-16/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 14m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
24/10
  • 24/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 39m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($385 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($103 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in October 2025

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/11

11:45-14:58

3 stops43h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/12

14:54-10:30

2 stops27h 36m

$1,845

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/11

11:45-20:45

2 stops25h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 16/11

08:15-08:45

2 stops32h 30m

$1,847

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

11:45-12:29

3 stops39h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/11

08:15-08:45

2 stops32h 30m

$1,847

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/10

10:30-18:21

1 stop22h 51m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/11

08:30-09:15

1 stop32h 45m

$1,887

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

14:05-19:50

1 stop21h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 16/11

16:59-09:00

1 stop24h 01m

$1,916

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/12

14:00-05:19

1 stop31h 19m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/1

08:42-06:20

1 stop29h 38m

$1,928

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/12

11:20-20:59

2 stops25h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 16/12

09:00-09:35

2 stops32h 35m

$1,957

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/10

10:25-22:09

2 stops26h 44m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/11

08:05-08:30

2 stops32h 25m

$2,043

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/10

21:40-17:12

2 stops34h 32m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 28/10

07:38-19:45

2 stops45h 07m

$2,048

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/11

11:20-20:54

2 stops49h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/12

09:45-09:35

3 stops55h 50m

$2,057

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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 10 October 2025.

Booking 10 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 52 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

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

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 14 October 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, 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.

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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.?

    Baltimore/Washington is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Baltimore/Washington typically cost $90, while return flights cost around $73.

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

    A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around $407, however they can be found for as little as $356.

  • 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 19 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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