$883+ Cheap flights to Washington, D.C.

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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 27 November 2025.

Mon 8/1211:20SYD - IAD
2 stops40h 19mAir Canada
Mon 15/1222:11IAD - SYD
2 stops40h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 26/11$1,465
Wed 3/1211:20SYD - IAD
2 stops44h 51mAir Canada
Tue 23/1209:45IAD - SYD
2 stops29h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 25/11$1,581
Mon 8/1211:20SYD - DCA
1 stop20h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 15/1217:10DCA - SYD
1 stop23h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/11$1,590
Mon 8/1214:05SYD - BWI
1 stop23h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 15/1215:20BWI - SYD
1 stop23h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/11$1,611
Wed 3/1214:05SYD - IAD
1 stop24h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 23/1209:12IAD - SYD
2 stops30h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,617
Wed 3/1214:05SYD - DCA
1 stop22h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 23/1217:00DCA - SYD
1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/11$1,671
Wed 3/1214:05SYD - BWI
1 stop23h 12mQantas Airways
Tue 23/1215:14BWI - SYD
1 stop23h 41mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/11$1,671
Wed 3/1211:20SYD - IAD
2 stops23h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1209:45IAD - SYD
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$2,036
Mon 8/1220:40SYD - IAD
1 stop37h 50mAir China
Mon 15/1215:23IAD - SYD
2 stops56h 07mAir China
Deal found 26/11$2,259
Sun 14/1214:05SYD - IAD
1 stop24h 38mQantas Airways
Mon 22/1217:33IAD - SYD
1 stop45h 22mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/11$2,426
Sat 6/1211:20SYD - IAD
2 stops25h 39mAir Canada
Tue 16/1209:45IAD - SYD
2 stops31h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 25/11$2,457
Mon 8/1212:30SYD - BWI
2 stops24h 47mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1215:20BWI - SYD
1 stop23h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/11$2,468

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 27 November 2025.

Return from

$1,382

One-way from

$883

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,697
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 8/12-13/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 37m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
19/3
  • 19/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 02m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($243 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in November 2025

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Locate flights to Washington, D.C. that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 27 November 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/12

11:20-11:39

2 stops40h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 15/12

22:11-06:55

2 stops40h 44m

$1,465

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

11:50-16:14

1 stop20h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/2

22:20-06:20

1 stop40h 00m

$1,651

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

11:20-20:44

1 stop25h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 15/3

16:59-09:00

2 stops25h 01m

$1,671

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/12

14:05-21:17

1 stop23h 12m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 23/12

15:14-06:55

1 stop23h 41m

$1,671

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/1

20:10-16:38

2 stops36h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 31/1

18:42-06:55

1 stop44h 13m

$1,702

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/5

09:10-17:59

2 stops22h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 7/8

17:24-06:55

2 stops23h 31m

$1,756

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

06:30-14:49

2 stops24h 19m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/2

15:41-10:55

2 stops27h 14m

$1,771

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/1

11:50-16:06

1 stop20h 16m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 31/1

18:34-06:20

1 stop43h 46m

$1,845

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/1

11:20-10:23

3 stops39h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 31/1

20:40-09:35

2 stops44h 55m

$1,913

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/1

14:05-23:12

2 stops25h 07m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 22/1

07:01-07:25

2 stops32h 24m

$1,970

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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 21 November 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 21 hours 23 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 27 November 2025.
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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before 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, 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 $73, while return flights cost around $90.

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

    A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around $1,973, however they can be found for as little as $1,973.

  • 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 6 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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