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$860+ Cheap flights to Washington, D.C.

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28 Mar — 4 Apr1
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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 26 February 2026.

Wed 11/306:05
SYD
-
BWI
2 stops31h 54m
Qantas Airways
Wed 25/315:21
BWI
-
SYD
1 stop24h 34m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/2$1,611
Fri 22/509:10
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops40h 33m
American Airlines
Tue 26/509:40
DCA
-
SYD
2 stops31h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,643
Thu 5/314:05
SYD
-
DCA
1 stop20h 36m
Qantas Airways
Tue 21/416:59
DCA
-
SYD
1 stop24h 31m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/2$1,654
Tue 10/306:05
SYD
-
BWI
2 stops31h 54m
Qantas Airways
Mon 23/315:21
BWI
-
SYD
2 stops32h 04m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/2$1,659
Mon 9/317:35
SYD
-
BWI
2 stops35h 57m
Qantas Airways
Tue 24/315:22
BWI
-
SYD
2 stops27h 28m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/2$1,661
Sat 14/313:05
SYD
-
BWI
1 stop24h 54m
Qantas Airways
Sun 22/315:21
BWI
-
SYD
2 stops27h 29m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/2$1,671
Thu 5/311:20
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops40h 24m
Air Canada
Tue 21/412:38
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops28h 42m
Air Canada
Deal found 26/2$1,674
Thu 5/311:20
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops40h 59m
Air Canada
Tue 21/412:55
DCA
-
SYD
2 stops28h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 26/2$1,674
Thu 12/306:05
SYD
-
BWI
2 stops23h 25m
Qantas Airways
Tue 24/315:22
BWI
-
SYD
1 stop24h 33m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/2$1,677
Wed 11/313:05
SYD
-
BWI
1 stop20h 08m
Qantas Airways
Tue 24/315:22
BWI
-
SYD
1 stop24h 33m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/2$1,680
Thu 16/712:00
SYD
-
BWI
1 stop21h 22m
American Airlines
Sun 26/707:15
BWI
-
SYD
1 stop33h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/2$1,689
Mon 9/311:20
SYD
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IAD
2 stops39h 26m
Air Canada
Tue 24/309:55
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops31h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 25/2$1,694

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 26 February 2026.

Return from

$1,609

One-way from

$860

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Average price

$1,370
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 9/3-23/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 103h 46m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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  • 10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 39m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/7

10:20-07:10

1 stop34h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 26/7

15:03-07:00

2 stops25h 57m

$1,699

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/3

13:15-20:27

2 stops22h 12m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 25/3

07:28-07:25

2 stops32h 57m

$1,704

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

09:10-11:43

2 stops40h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 26/5

17:35-07:05

1 stop23h 30m

$1,760

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/5

12:00-18:27

1 stop20h 27m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/6

19:10-06:55

1 stop21h 45m

$1,761

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/6

09:30-21:22

2 stops25h 52m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/7

17:55-06:55

1 stop23h 00m

$1,763

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

09:40-23:01

2 stops28h 21m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 28/3

07:28-07:50

2 stops33h 22m

$1,766

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/6

10:20-00:33

2 stops28h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 10/7

07:00-07:00

1 stop34h 00m

$1,823

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/7

09:30-18:48

1 stop23h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/8

22:21-06:55

1 stop42h 34m

$1,840

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/3

10:25-20:47

1 stop25h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 28/3

22:05-08:00

1 stop42h 55m

$1,849

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/3

10:20-20:26

2 stops25h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 21/3

09:55-08:35

3 stops31h 40m

$1,861

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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 20 February 2026.

Booking 52 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 46 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 Canada and Air New Zealand.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $574
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,385
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $1,216
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $786

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 26 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways. 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
605 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
605 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
605 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
605 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
998 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
605 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,348 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
605 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,748 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
605 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

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, United 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 $67, 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 $2,672, however they can be found for as little as $2,563.

  • 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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