Cheap flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. from $682

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WAS
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Washington, D.C.

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Washington, D.C. flight deals. Data was last updated 1 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,079

One-way from

$682

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,913
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 14/10-21/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 13m total
  • Australia to Washington, D.C.
15/10
  • 15/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 15m total
  • Australia to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($353 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Australia to Washington, D.C.

Cheapest flights from Australia to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 September 2025.

Tue 14/1010:20SYD - DCA
2 stops40h 48mAir Canada
Tue 21/1012:55DCA - SYD
2 stops28h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 29/8$1,079
Tue 14/1010:20SYD - IAD
2 stops25h 45mAir Canada
Tue 21/1013:00IAD - SYD
2 stops28h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 29/8$1,134
Thu 4/909:20SYD - DCA
2 stops40h 48mAir Canada
Wed 17/912:55DCA - SYD
2 stops52h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 30/8$1,161
Fri 21/1111:20SYD - IAD
2 stops25h 34mAir Canada
Thu 27/1109:45IAD - SYD
2 stops31h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 30/8$1,172
Fri 21/1111:20SYD - DCA
2 stops26h 36mAir Canada
Thu 27/1111:05DCA - SYD
2 stops30h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 30/8$1,172
Thu 4/910:20SYD - DCA
1 stop25h 17mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/915:30DCA - SYD
2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,193
Thu 4/909:30SYD - BWI
2 stops27h 47mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/907:00BWI - SYD
1 stop34h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,193
Thu 4/909:30SYD - IAD
1 stop23h 08mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/917:40IAD - SYD
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,200
Wed 5/1110:45BNE - IAD
2 stops39h 38mAir Canada
Thu 27/1109:45IAD - BNE
2 stops32h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 30/8$1,206
Wed 5/1110:45BNE - DCA
2 stops26h 11mAir Canada
Thu 27/1106:00DCA - BNE
2 stops35h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 30/8$1,206
Thu 4/909:10SYD - DCA
1 stop25h 49mQantas Airways
Wed 17/917:30DCA - SYD
1 stop23h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/8$1,244
Wed 15/1011:55MEL - IAD
2 stops25h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 22/1006:45IAD - MEL
1 stop31h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/8$1,252

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Australia

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

10:20-12:08

2 stops40h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 21/10

12:55-08:20

2 stops28h 25m

$1,079

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

10:20-21:05

2 stops25h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 21/10

13:00-08:20

2 stops28h 20m

$1,134

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/11

11:20-20:54

2 stops25h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 27/11

09:45-09:35

2 stops31h 50m

$1,172

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/11

11:20-21:56

2 stops26h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 27/11

11:05-09:35

2 stops30h 30m

$1,172

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Wed 5/11

10:45-11:23

2 stops39h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 27/11

09:45-08:45

2 stops32h 00m

$1,206

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - DCA

BNEDCA

Brisbane

Wed 5/11

10:45-21:56

2 stops26h 11m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 27/11

06:00-08:45

2 stops35h 45m

$1,206

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

11:30-00:31

1 stop29h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 25/3

16:10-08:30

2 stops25h 20m

$1,242

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

11:55-22:51

2 stops25h 56m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 22/10

06:45-05:00

1 stop31h 15m

$1,252

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

10:10-16:26

1 stop21h 16m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 21/10

17:21-08:05

1 stop23h 44m

$1,262

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

10:30-22:06

2 stops26h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 21/10

17:42-08:00

1 stop23h 18m

$1,265

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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 1 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, andUnited Airlines from Australia to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

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

    Air Canada, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Australia to Washington, D.C. in just under 25h 56m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 52m. The distance from Australia to Washington, D.C. is about 16344 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. are American Airlines ($753), Air Canada ($850), and United Airlines ($870).

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American AirlinesCheapest$627Average$1,775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,053Average$1,948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,181Average$1,736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,784Average$2,704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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ANACheapest$1,885Average$2,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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