Cheap flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. from $612

SYD — WAS
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Washington, D.C.

Mon 16/1111:10 -
1 stop34h 28m
Tue 24/1106:00 -
1 stop35h 00m
Deal found 28/10$1,043
Mon 2/1111:10 -
1 stop20h 50m
Sun 15/1108:42 -
1 stop32h 18m
Deal found 29/10$1,043
Tue 17/1111:10 -
1 stop34h 28m
Wed 25/1113:24 -
2 stops27h 36m
Deal found 29/10$1,046
Tue 3/1110:40 -
2 stops22h 30m
Wed 11/1112:32 -
2 stops27h 58m
Deal found 28/10$1,050
Mon 2/1110:40 -
2 stops25h 03m
Mon 9/1116:40 -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 28/10$1,050
Mon 2/1110:40 -
2 stops28h 55m
Sun 15/1115:00 -
2 stops25h 30m
Deal found 29/10$1,051
Mon 2/1110:40 -
1 stop20h 49m
Sun 15/1112:26 -
2 stops28h 04m
Deal found 29/10$1,051
Mon 2/1110:40 -
2 stops30h 02m
Tue 10/1115:00 -
2 stops25h 30m
Deal found 28/10$1,067
Fri 13/1111:10 -
1 stop34h 28m
Sun 22/1106:00 -
1 stop35h 00m
Deal found 28/10$1,114
Fri 13/1111:10 -
2 stops24h 49m
Sun 22/1112:50 -
2 stops28h 10m
Deal found 28/10$1,114
Wed 18/1111:10 -
1 stop34h 28m
Thu 26/1107:08 -
2 stops33h 52m
Deal found 30/10$1,115
Thu 26/1110:40 -
2 stops23h 00m
Thu 3/1212:00 -
2 stops28h 30m
Deal found 29/10$1,120

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

Round-trip from

$1,003

One-way from

$612

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,736
Delta
  • Delta
  • 14/4-5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 11m total
  • Australia to Washington, D.C.
Delta
  • Delta
  • 4/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 30m total
  • Australia to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/11

10:40-21:30

2 stops26h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$614

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/11

10:40-22:45

2 stops28h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$614

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/3

09:40-09:11

2 stops38h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$698

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/11

10:40-23:21

2 stops28h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$698

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/12

10:40-21:43

2 stops27h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$698
Fastest return journey

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/11

10:40-15:19

1 stop20h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$698

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL Melbourne - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MELIAD

Melbourne

Wed 20/1

20:40-05:23

2 stops48h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$962

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL Melbourne - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

MELDCA

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

13:55-20:00

2 stops46h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,031

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL Melbourne - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

MELDCA

Melbourne

Mon 18/1

11:30-16:55

3 stops45h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,070

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE Brisbane - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

BNEDCA

Brisbane

Sat 24/4

11:50-20:00

2 stops46h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,083

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C.

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,622). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,215). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, 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.

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

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

    American Airlines, Delta, and Etihad Airways can get you from Australia to Washington, D.C. in just under 20h 39m. Your travel time can differ by up to 30h 51m. The distance from Australia to Washington, D.C. is about 15704 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,622). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,215). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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American AirlinesCheapest$367Average$1,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$575Average$1,897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$793Average$2,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$889Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,179Average$1,584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,191Average$1,912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,207Average$2,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EVA AirCheapest$1,737Average$1,761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$2,219Average$2,839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,552Average$3,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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