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Cheap flights to Washington, D.C. from $1,279

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — WAS
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
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Flights to Washington, D.C. in 2024

Find the latest flights to Washington, D.C. in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,426 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,747

Return from

$1,512

One-way from

$1,279
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Washington, D.C.
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Washington, D.C.

Cheap flights to Washington, D.C. in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Washington, D.C. in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,426 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to Washington, D.C. in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
Fri 24/513:15SYD - BWI
3 stops33h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/517:25BWI - SYD
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,512
Fri 24/513:15SYD - BWI
2 stops32h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/517:25BWI - SYD
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,543
Fri 24/513:15SYD - BWI
3 stops33h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/511:50BWI - SYD
3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,694
Mon 27/509:15SYD - BWI
2 stops26h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/609:50BWI - SYD
2 stops31h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,089
Mon 27/511:50SYD - IAD
1 stop36h 45mANA
Sat 13/712:15IAD - SYD
1 stop41h 00mANA
Deal found 25/4$2,092
Mon 27/515:50SYD - BWI
1 stop21h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/609:50BWI - SYD
2 stops31h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,100
Mon 6/511:50SYD - IAD
2 stops31h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/712:15IAD - SYD
1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,104
Mon 27/515:50SYD - BWI
1 stop21h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/615:38BWI - SYD
1 stop24h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,104
Mon 6/509:25SYD - BWI
2 stops26h 05mDelta
Thu 25/712:02BWI - SYD
2 stops28h 33mDelta
Deal found 26/4$2,168

Washington, D.C. 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Washington, D.C. in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,426 searches and data were last updated on 27 April 2024.
The lowest fares on flights travelling to Washington, D.C. in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Fri 24/513:15SYD - BWI
3 stops33h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/517:25BWI - SYD
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,512
Fri 24/513:15SYD - BWI
2 stops32h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/517:25BWI - SYD
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,543
Fri 24/513:15SYD - BWI
3 stops33h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/511:50BWI - SYD
3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,694
Fri 30/808:15SYD - BWI
2 stops51h 10mJapan Airlines
Wed 2/1006:22BWI - SYD
2 stops33h 48mJapan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,075
Mon 27/509:15SYD - BWI
2 stops26h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/609:50BWI - SYD
2 stops31h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,089
Mon 27/511:50SYD - IAD
1 stop36h 45mANA
Sat 13/712:15IAD - SYD
1 stop41h 00mANA
Deal found 25/4$2,092
Thu 31/1021:45SYD - IAD
1 stop27h 35mANA
Mon 4/1111:05IAD - SYD
1 stop31h 25mANA
Deal found 26/4$2,096
Mon 27/515:50SYD - BWI
1 stop21h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/609:50BWI - SYD
2 stops31h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,100
Mon 6/511:50SYD - IAD
2 stops31h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/712:15IAD - SYD
1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,104

Flights to Washington, D.C. departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Washington, D.C., providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,426 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Browse through available last-minute flights travelling to Washington, D.C.. Tip: double check your flight details before making your reservation.
Mon 6/511:50SYD - IAD
2 stops31h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/712:15IAD - SYD
1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,104
Mon 6/509:25SYD - BWI
2 stops26h 05mDelta
Thu 25/712:02BWI - SYD
2 stops28h 33mDelta
Deal found 26/4$2,168
Mon 6/511:50SYD - IAD
1 stop36h 45mANA
Thu 25/712:15IAD - SYD
1 stop31h 10mANA
Deal found 26/4$2,302
Mon 6/509:15SYD - BWI
2 stops24h 11mAmerican Airlines
Thu 25/713:35BWI - SYD
1 stop26h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,329
Mon 6/515:50SYD - BWI
1 stop21h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 25/713:35BWI - SYD
1 stop26h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,334
Mon 6/509:15SYD - DCA
2 stops24h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 25/717:14DCA - SYD
2 stops23h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,530
Mon 6/509:15SYD - DCA
1 stop20h 42mAmerican Airlines
Thu 25/717:14DCA - SYD
2 stops23h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,531
Mon 6/509:15SYD - DCA
1 stop20h 42mAmerican Airlines
Thu 25/713:40DCA - SYD
1 stop26h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,589
Mon 6/509:20SYD - IAD
2 stops49h 53mAir Canada
Thu 25/717:40IAD - SYD
2 stops35h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 26/4$3,110

One-way flights to Washington, D.C.

Explore one-way flight options to Washington, D.C. for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,426 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights travelling to Washington, D.C. at this time. Book a round-trip flight to Washington, D.C. instead by using the search form above.
Thu 19/919:40SYD - IAD
2 stops49h 13mAir China
Deal found 26/4$1,279
Thu 2/513:15SYD - BWI
2 stops31h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$1,325
Thu 2/513:15SYD - BWI
3 stops31h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$1,414
Thu 2/521:40SYD - IAD
2 stops33h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$1,487
Thu 4/708:30SYD - BWI
3 stops46h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,503
Thu 4/709:30SYD - IAD
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,517
Wed 21/808:15SYD - IAD
2 stops28h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,556
Thu 26/907:55SYD - IAD
1 stop41h 20mKorean Air
Deal found 26/4$1,601
Sun 4/819:40SYD - IAD
2 stops49h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,622

Average price of flights to Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Washington, D.C. is currently $1,478 while a return flight costs $2,252. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,020). Flying to Washington, D.C. in June will prove the most costly (average of $1,657). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,824

February

$1,561

March

$1,625

April

$1,988

May

$2,161

June

$2,536

July

$2,271

August

$2,243

September

$2,430

October

$1,888

November

$2,064

December

$2,471

Temperature and rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

WAS

Temperature

2 - 27 °C

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.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 87 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Washington, D.C. should consider flying on Monday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 April 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Delta and Air Canada 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.
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.7
Very Good
77 reviews
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.5
Very Good
1,188 reviews
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.5
Very Good
948 reviews
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.4
Very Good
600 reviews
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.3
Very Good
1,486 reviews
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

  • What does IAD mean?

    IAD is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A IAD flight refers to a flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. This flight destination has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).

  • 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.?

    Baltimore/Washington Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Baltimore/Washington Airport typically cost $91, while return flights cost around $392.

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

    A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around $376, however they can be found for as little as $256.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Washington, D.C. depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Washington, D.C., Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 3 minutes).

  • Does Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Yes. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleepbox Lounge Iad, Dulles International Airport is the closest property to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport).

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