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10 Aug — 17 Aug1
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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 11 July 2026.

Thu 3/913:15
SYD
-
IAD
3 stops32h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/907:00
IAD
-
SYD
3 stops38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7$1,321
Tue 25/806:15
SYD
-
BWI
3 stops44h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/912:09
BWI
-
SYD
3 stops33h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7$1,326
Thu 27/809:10
SYD
-
BWI
2 stops44h 04m
American Airlines
Mon 31/815:55
BWI
-
SYD
1 stop25h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,403
Mon 24/809:10
SYD
-
BWI
2 stops27h 48m
American Airlines
Mon 31/811:59
BWI
-
SYD
2 stops29h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,416
Tue 25/812:00
SYD
-
BWI
1 stop23h 34m
Qantas Airways
Tue 1/915:55
BWI
-
SYD
1 stop25h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/7$1,419
Tue 28/712:00
SYD
-
BWI
1 stop21h 24m
Qantas Airways
Wed 5/815:55
BWI
-
SYD
1 stop25h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$1,436
Mon 24/812:00
SYD
-
BWI
1 stop25h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/815:55
BWI
-
SYD
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,438
Mon 17/812:00
SYD
-
BWI
1 stop25h 41m
Qantas Airways
Sun 13/919:11
BWI
-
SYD
1 stop21h 44m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/7$1,442
Wed 5/806:05
SYD
-
IAD
3 stops48h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/811:05
IAD
-
SYD
3 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,507
Tue 25/820:45
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/909:30
DCA
-
SYD
2 stops43h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,606
Mon 20/719:45
SYD
-
IAD
1 stop37h 45m
Air China
Tue 11/823:00
IAD
-
SYD
1 stop49h 50m
Air China
Deal found 8/7$1,676
Mon 27/709:10
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops41h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/809:50
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,704

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 11 July 2026.

Return from

$1,321

One-way from

$870

Popular in

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Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,129
3/9-14/9
  • 3/9-14/9
  • 6 total stops
  • 71h 39m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 25/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 34m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($44 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

Thu 3/9

13:15-08:04

3 stops32h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 14/9

07:00-11:50

3 stops38h 50m

$1,321

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/8

12:00-23:41

1 stop25h 41m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 31/8

15:55-06:55

1 stop25h 00m

$1,436
Fastest return journey

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/8

12:00-18:34

1 stop20h 34m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 13/8

19:20-06:55

1 stop21h 35m

$1,600

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/7

12:00-19:24

1 stop21h 24m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 6/8

19:20-06:55

1 stop21h 35m

$1,603

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/8

20:45-20:00

2 stops37h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/9

09:30-18:50

2 stops43h 20m

$1,606

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 29/8

09:30-21:29

2 stops25h 59m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 13/9

08:30-07:00

2 stops32h 30m

$1,628

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/8

09:15-23:13

2 stops27h 58m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 13/8

17:36-06:50

2 stops23h 14m

$1,635

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/7

12:00-19:24

1 stop21h 24m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 28/7

19:17-06:55

1 stop21h 38m

$1,668

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/7

10:20-11:47

2 stops39h 27m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 28/7

15:03-07:00

2 stops25h 57m

$1,672

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/8

09:15-06:20

2 stops35h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 9/8

14:18-06:50

2 stops26h 32m

$1,674

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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 24 hours 54 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 $582
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,343
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $370
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $1,193

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. are Qantas Airways, Air Canada and Air New Zealand.

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 64 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 11 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as ANA,Air New Zealand, 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.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
1,271 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2026

NRT - SFO

The boarding was way behind the est schedule. However it moved pretty fast after it started. It’d be more professional if they informed the passengers of any delay and progress.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
1,271 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
1,271 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2026

NRT - SFO

The boarding was way behind the est schedule. However it moved pretty fast after it started. It’d be more professional if they informed the passengers of any delay and progress.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
653 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
1,271 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2026

NRT - SFO

The boarding was way behind the est schedule. However it moved pretty fast after it started. It’d be more professional if they informed the passengers of any delay and progress.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,061 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
1,271 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2026

NRT - SFO

The boarding was way behind the est schedule. However it moved pretty fast after it started. It’d be more professional if they informed the passengers of any delay and progress.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,981 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
1,271 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2026

NRT - SFO

The boarding was way behind the est schedule. However it moved pretty fast after it started. It’d be more professional if they informed the passengers of any delay and progress.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,805 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
1,271 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2026

NRT - SFO

The boarding was way behind the est schedule. However it moved pretty fast after it started. It’d be more professional if they informed the passengers of any delay and progress.

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 $228, while return flights cost around $141.

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

    A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around $720, however they can be found for as little as $371.

  • 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 (21 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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