Cheap flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. from $673

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 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WAS
23 Mar — 30 Mar1
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.
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 21 February 2026.

Thu 12/319:40
BNE
-
BWI
2 stops32h 50m
American Airlines
Mon 16/306:52
BWI
-
BNE
2 stops32h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,108
Mon 2/309:40
BNE
-
BWI
1 stop28h 19m
Qantas Airways
Mon 9/315:21
BWI
-
BNE
1 stop24h 09m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/2$1,123
Mon 23/310:40
BNE
-
BWI
1 stop34h 39m
United Airlines
Thu 9/417:50
BWI
-
BNE
2 stops46h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,128
Sun 3/509:30
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop33h 44m
United Airlines
Sat 16/518:20
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,264
Fri 6/313:00
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops26h 12m
United Airlines
Sun 8/306:05
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops35h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/2$1,265
Mon 2/311:40
BNE
-
BWI
2 stops38h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 9/318:31
BWI
-
BNE
1 stop21h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/2$1,272
Fri 8/510:00
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops24h 50m
Delta
Wed 20/513:59
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops27h 51m
Delta
Deal found 20/2$1,274
Sun 3/510:00
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops26h 30m
Delta
Sun 10/518:31
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops47h 19m
Delta
Deal found 19/2$1,275
Sun 8/311:30
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop20h 53m
United Airlines
Sun 15/318:25
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,276
Fri 6/313:00
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops24h 42m
United Airlines
Sat 14/318:31
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/2$1,315
Sat 9/513:35
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops24h 21m
American Airlines
Thu 21/513:55
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops26h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,350
Fri 6/316:05
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops23h 28m
American Airlines
Sat 14/306:50
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops31h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,351

Find 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 21 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,108

One-way from

$673

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,378
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 12/3-16/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 58m total
  • Australia to Washington, D.C.
Delta
  • Delta
  • 22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 11m total
  • Australia to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($164 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneBaltimore

BNE - BWI

BNEBWI

Brisbane

Thu 12/3

08:40-18:13

1 stop23h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 16/3

12:16-05:00

2 stops26h 44m

$1,109

BrisbaneBaltimore

BNE - BWI

BNEBWI

Brisbane

Mon 23/3

10:40-05:05

2 stops32h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/4

18:45-06:30

2 stops45h 45m

$1,128

BrisbaneBaltimore

BNE - BWI

BNEBWI

Brisbane

Thu 26/3

10:40-23:12

2 stops26h 32m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/4

18:45-06:30

2 stops45h 45m

$1,128

BrisbaneBaltimore

BNE - BWI

BNEBWI

Brisbane

Tue 24/3

10:40-07:19

1 stop34h 39m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/4

18:45-06:30

2 stops45h 45m

$1,128

BrisbaneBaltimore

BNE - BWI

BNEBWI

Brisbane

Fri 20/3

10:40-07:19

1 stop34h 39m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/4

18:45-06:30

2 stops45h 45m

$1,128

BrisbaneBaltimore

BNE - BWI

BNEBWI

Brisbane

Wed 25/3

10:40-07:19

1 stop34h 39m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/4

18:45-06:30

2 stops45h 45m

$1,128

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

13:00-23:12

2 stops26h 12m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 14/3

18:31-09:00

1 stop23h 29m

$1,264

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Fri 12/6

09:30-18:09

1 stop22h 39m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 16/6

12:55-08:15

2 stops29h 20m

$1,264

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

10:55-21:02

2 stops24h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 20/5

16:12-07:30

2 stops25h 18m

$1,264

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

13:00-07:19

1 stop34h 19m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/3

18:25-08:30

1 stop23h 05m

$1,264

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. (average of $554). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,424). 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 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 21 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andVirgin Australia 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.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

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

    American Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Canada can get you from Australia to Washington, D.C. in just under 23h 33m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 57m. The distance from Australia to Washington, D.C. is about 15257 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Washington, D.C.?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. (average of $554). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,424). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Australia to Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$577Average$1,921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$790Average$1,528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,094Average$1,609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,096Average$1,847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,223Average$1,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,367Average$2,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,155Average$2,620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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