Cheap flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. from $895

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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WAS
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,252

One-way from

$895

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,818
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 4/12-11/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 56m total
  • Australia to Washington, D.C.
9/12
  • 9/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 12m total
  • Australia to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($381 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($101 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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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 31 October 2025.

Thu 4/1216:00SYD - DCA
2 stops34h 21mAir Canada
Thu 11/1206:00DCA - SYD
2 stops35h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 30/10$1,252
Thu 27/1110:45BNE - IAD
2 stops25h 09mAir Canada
Thu 4/1209:45IAD - BNE
2 stops32h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 30/10$1,262
Thu 4/1206:05BNE - IAD
3 stops29h 21mAir Canada
Thu 11/1209:45IAD - BNE
2 stops32h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 31/10$1,305
Thu 27/1111:20SYD - DCA
2 stops40h 59mAir Canada
Thu 4/1212:55DCA - SYD
2 stops28h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 30/10$1,322
Thu 27/1110:45BNE - IAD
2 stops39h 54mAir Canada
Wed 4/313:13IAD - BNE
2 stops28h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 30/10$1,331
Thu 27/1110:45BNE - IAD
2 stops39h 54mAir Canada
Sun 1/317:13IAD - BNE
2 stops48h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 30/10$1,340
Thu 27/1111:20SYD - IAD
2 stops40h 19mAir Canada
Thu 4/1213:20IAD - SYD
2 stops28h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 30/10$1,363
Wed 3/1206:05BNE - IAD
3 stops29h 21mAir Canada
Wed 4/309:45IAD - BNE
2 stops32h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 30/10$1,377
Tue 11/1111:20SYD - IAD
2 stops44h 49mAir Canada
Sun 16/1122:12IAD - SYD
2 stops43h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 30/10$1,395
Fri 28/1110:45BNE - IAD
2 stops39h 54mAir Canada
Wed 4/309:45IAD - BNE
2 stops32h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 30/10$1,406
Thu 27/1110:45BNE - IAD
2 stops39h 54mAir Canada
Fri 27/216:30IAD - BNE
2 stops25h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 30/10$1,416
Wed 3/1206:05BNE - IAD
3 stops30h 15mAir Canada
Sun 1/317:13IAD - BNE
2 stops48h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 30/10$1,418

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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

Thu 4/12

11:20-10:21

3 stops39h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/12

11:05-09:35

2 stops30h 30m

$1,261

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/2

11:20-16:11

2 stops44h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/4

09:55-07:20

2 stops31h 25m

$1,300

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Thu 4/12

06:05-20:26

3 stops29h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/12

09:45-08:45

2 stops32h 00m

$1,305

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/11

11:20-12:19

2 stops40h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/12

12:55-09:35

2 stops28h 40m

$1,322

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/2

11:20-10:26

2 stops39h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 22/2

20:40-09:35

2 stops44h 55m

$1,329

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Tue 2/12

10:45-11:39

2 stops39h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/3

09:45-08:45

2 stops32h 00m

$1,331

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Thu 27/11

10:45-11:39

2 stops39h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 26/2

09:45-08:45

2 stops32h 00m

$1,331

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

16:05-22:59

1 stop22h 54m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 14/3

15:24-05:00

1 stop22h 36m

$1,402

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

12:00-23:58

2 stops27h 58m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 14/3

15:24-09:30

2 stops27h 06m

$1,404

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

11:30-21:26

1 stop25h 56m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 24/2

08:00-09:30

2 stops33h 30m

$1,421

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. (average of $624). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,410). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Australia to Washington, D.C. in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 6% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Australia to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Australia to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 31 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways 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.

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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.

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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.

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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.

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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.

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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.

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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.

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

    Air Canada, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Australia to Washington, D.C. in just under 25h 56m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 05m. The distance from Australia to Washington, D.C. is about 16415 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 United Airlines ($905), American Airlines ($914), and Alaska Airlines ($1,005).

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. (average of $624). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,410). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$624Average$1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$936Average$2,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,006Average$1,648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,115Average$1,729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,244Average$2,624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,283Average$1,912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$2,089Average$2,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,229Average$2,636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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