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$885+ Cheap flights to Washington, D.C.

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26 Jun — 3 Jul1
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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 27 May 2026.

Wed 26/809:10
SYD
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BWI
2 stops24h 40m
American Airlines
Mon 14/914:54
BWI
-
SYD
2 stops26h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/5$1,409
Wed 9/909:10
SYD
-
IAD
1 stop34h 19m
American Airlines
Tue 22/912:30
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops28h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/5$1,420
Wed 9/909:10
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops28h 49m
American Airlines
Sun 20/908:33
DCA
-
SYD
2 stops32h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/5$1,420
Wed 26/809:10
SYD
-
BWI
2 stops26h 49m
American Airlines
Tue 8/915:56
BWI
-
SYD
1 stop24h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/5$1,420
Fri 29/512:00
SYD
-
IAD
1 stop37h 09m
Qantas Airways
Sun 31/506:25
IAD
-
SYD
1 stop34h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/5$1,427
Wed 9/912:00
SYD
-
DCA
1 stop35h 02m
American Airlines
Tue 22/917:35
DCA
-
SYD
1 stop23h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/5$1,430
Wed 9/909:10
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops25h 14m
American Airlines
Sun 20/915:08
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops26h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/5$1,432
Thu 27/817:50
SYD
-
BWI
2 stops31h 32m
American Airlines
Sun 13/913:53
BWI
-
SYD
2 stops27h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/5$1,432
Thu 27/809:30
SYD
-
BWI
1 stop21h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 9/907:00
BWI
-
SYD
1 stop34h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/5$1,436
Thu 16/709:30
SYD
-
BWI
1 stop22h 13m
Air New Zealand
Sun 26/719:23
BWI
-
SYD
1 stop21h 37m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/5$1,447
Mon 25/510:20
SYD
-
BWI
1 stop21h 37m
Air New Zealand
Sun 7/619:21
BWI
-
SYD
1 stop21h 39m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/5$1,450
Thu 16/710:20
SYD
-
BWI
2 stops26h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 26/719:23
BWI
-
SYD
1 stop21h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/5$1,454

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 27 May 2026.

Return from

$1,409

One-way from

$885

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,807
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 26/8-14/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 51m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 1/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 49m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

09:10-22:47

2 stops27h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 22/9

14:46-07:05

2 stops26h 19m

$1,420

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

09:10-20:15

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 22/9

17:30-07:05

1 stop23h 35m

$1,420

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

09:10-20:59

1 stop25h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 20/9

13:52-07:05

2 stops27h 13m

$1,420

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/8

10:20-17:46

1 stop21h 26m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 14/9

15:04-06:55

2 stops25h 51m

$1,436

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/7

09:15-18:41

2 stops23h 26m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 28/7

10:33-06:50

2 stops30h 17m

$1,765

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/7

09:30-00:28

2 stops28h 58m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 13/7

19:23-07:00

1 stop21h 37m

$1,839

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

09:15-23:13

2 stops27h 58m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 29/7

11:35-06:50

2 stops29h 15m

$1,888

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 29/8

09:30-19:34

2 stops24h 04m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 13/9

15:04-07:00

2 stops25h 56m

$1,888

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

10:20-17:57

1 stop21h 37m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 29/7

07:00-07:00

1 stop34h 00m

$1,888
Fastest return journey

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/7

12:00-19:25

1 stop21h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 30/7

19:16-06:55

1 stop21h 39m

$2,100

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Washington, D.C.

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

On average, a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. takes 22 hours 17 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 $569
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,304
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $1,205
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $359

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Washington, D.C.?

Booking 68 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.

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 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as ANA,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia. 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.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
1,215 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

EWR - NRT

Flights were on time and flew ahead of schedule. Seating was comfortable. Meal quality left a little to be desired, and service was mostly mechanical.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
1,215 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
1,215 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

EWR - NRT

Flights were on time and flew ahead of schedule. Seating was comfortable. Meal quality left a little to be desired, and service was mostly mechanical.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
648 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
1,215 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

EWR - NRT

Flights were on time and flew ahead of schedule. Seating was comfortable. Meal quality left a little to be desired, and service was mostly mechanical.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
458 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
1,215 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

EWR - NRT

Flights were on time and flew ahead of schedule. Seating was comfortable. Meal quality left a little to be desired, and service was mostly mechanical.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,754 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
1,215 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

EWR - NRT

Flights were on time and flew ahead of schedule. Seating was comfortable. Meal quality left a little to be desired, and service was mostly mechanical.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,644 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
1,215 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

EWR - NRT

Flights were on time and flew ahead of schedule. Seating was comfortable. Meal quality left a little to be desired, and service was mostly mechanical.

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 $221, while return flights cost around $181.

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

    A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around $446, however they can be found for as little as $303.

  • 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 34 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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