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3 Dec — 10 Dec1
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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 3 November 2025.

Tue 11/1111:20SYD - IAD
2 stops44h 49mAir Canada
Sun 16/1122:12IAD - SYD
2 stops43h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 3/11$1,390
Thu 11/1216:00SYD - DCA
2 stops45h 56mAir Canada
Mon 29/1220:40DCA - SYD
2 stops44h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 3/11$1,399
Tue 18/1111:20SYD - DCA
2 stops50h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1218:00DCA - SYD
2 stops47h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$1,422
Tue 11/1111:20SYD - DCA
2 stops39h 06mAir Canada
Sun 16/1111:05DCA - SYD
2 stops30h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 3/11$1,465
Thu 20/1111:20SYD - IAD
2 stops25h 06mAir Canada
Fri 28/1109:00IAD - SYD
2 stops32h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 1/11$1,469
Fri 5/1211:20SYD - DCA
2 stops39h 01mAir Canada
Mon 29/1220:40DCA - SYD
2 stops44h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 3/11$1,474
Tue 9/1221:40SYD - DCA
2 stops38h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sun 18/109:59DCA - SYD
2 stops41h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/11$1,497
Tue 9/1221:40SYD - DCA
2 stops38h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 13/109:59DCA - SYD
2 stops41h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/11$1,512
Fri 5/1211:20SYD - IAD
2 stops50h 02mAir Canada
Mon 29/1222:08IAD - SYD
2 stops43h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 3/11$1,540
Sat 6/1221:40SYD - DCA
2 stops38h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sun 18/109:59DCA - SYD
2 stops41h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/11$1,546
Sat 6/1221:40SYD - DCA
2 stops38h 20mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/109:59DCA - SYD
2 stops41h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,561
Wed 24/1221:40SYD - DCA
2 stops38h 59mAlaska Airlines
Sun 18/109:59DCA - SYD
2 stops41h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/11$1,570

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 3 November 2025.

Return from

$1,314

One-way from

$956

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,766
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 18/2-22/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 93h 39m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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31/1
  • 31/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 59m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/12

21:40-20:00

2 stops38h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 13/1

09:59-19:45

2 stops41h 46m

$1,512

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/12

12:10-20:39

2 stops24h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/1

06:08-07:00

1 stop32h 52m

$1,610

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/12

12:10-19:26

1 stop23h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/1

08:30-07:00

1 stop30h 30m

$1,610

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/12

21:40-20:00

2 stops38h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 13/1

09:59-19:45

2 stops41h 46m

$1,610

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/12

14:00-21:24

2 stops23h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/1

18:45-09:05

1 stop22h 20m

$1,610

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/12

11:20-19:08

2 stops23h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/1

18:15-09:15

1 stop23h 00m

$1,610

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/12

12:10-16:25

1 stop20h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/1

19:45-06:20

1 stop42h 35m

$1,610

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/12

12:10-16:25

1 stop20h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 13/1

18:15-06:20

1 stop44h 05m

$1,610

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/12

11:20-19:08

2 stops23h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 14/1

18:15-09:15

1 stop23h 00m

$1,610

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/12

11:50-20:42

1 stop24h 52m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/1

18:45-09:05

1 stop22h 20m

$1,610

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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 31 October 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 20 hours 9 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 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 $1,578
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,009
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $1,409
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,516

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 3 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
926 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,394 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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.?

    Baltimore/Washington is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Baltimore/Washington typically cost $90, while return flights cost around $273.

  • 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 5 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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