Cheap flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. from $778

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WAS
3 may. — 10 may.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 3 abril 2026.

mar. 2/610:15
BNE
-
IAD
2 stops24h 14m
Air Canada
sáb. 6/609:45
IAD
-
BNE
2 stops31h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 29/3$1,588
mié. 22/406:00
SYD
-
IAD
3 stops43h 35m
Multiple Airlines
sáb. 23/509:12
IAD
-
SYD
3 stops36h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,625
jue. 14/510:00
BNE
-
DCA
2 stops40h 01m
Air Canada
jue. 21/512:45
DCA
-
BNE
2 stops52h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 30/3$1,633
mié. 20/510:00
BNE
-
IAD
2 stops49h 13m
Air Canada
mié. 27/508:18
IAD
-
BNE
2 stops32h 47m
Air Canada
Deal found 31/3$1,672
jue. 14/510:00
BNE
-
IAD
2 stops44h 30m
Air Canada
jue. 21/522:10
IAD
-
BNE
2 stops42h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 30/3$1,699
dom. 3/510:55
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops32h 19m
United Airlines
dom. 10/518:20
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,706
vie. 1/510:00
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops27h 26m
Delta
vie. 8/510:28
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops31h 22m
Delta
Deal found 3/4$1,727
dom. 17/510:00
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops27h 46m
Delta
dom. 24/518:31
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops47h 19m
Delta
Deal found 1/4$1,735
jue. 14/508:15
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops24h 12m
American Airlines
jue. 21/514:59
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops25h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,738
sáb. 16/508:00
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops24h 27m
Multiple Airlines
sáb. 23/519:10
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,782
mié. 20/510:00
BNE
-
DCA
2 stops46h 13m
Air Canada
mié. 27/512:45
DCA
-
BNE
2 stops28h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 31/3$1,786
lun. 27/410:00
BNE
-
IAD
2 stops59h 50m
Air Canada
lun. 4/508:15
IAD
-
BNE
2 stops32h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 30/3$1,799

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 3 abril 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,572

One-way from

$778

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,225
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 2/6-6/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 06m total
  • Australia to Washington, D.C.
11/6
  • 11/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 27m total
  • Australia to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($207 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 April 2026

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

dom. 3/5

09:30-21:02

2 stops25h 32m

Baltimore/Washington

dom. 10/5

08:22-08:15

2 stops33h 53m

$1,706

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - DCA

BNEDCA

Brisbane

jue. 14/5

10:00-12:01

2 stops40h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 21/5

06:59-11:30

3 stops38h 31m

$1,803

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

mar. 2/6

10:15-20:40

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 6/6

16:05-13:15

3 stops31h 10m

$1,808

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - DCA

BNEDCA

Brisbane

mié. 20/5

20:45-19:58

3 stops37h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 27/5

12:45-07:05

2 stops28h 20m

$1,830

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

jue. 14/5

10:00-15:03

2 stops43h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 21/5

09:55-10:55

3 stops35h 00m

$1,906

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

mar. 28/4

10:00-07:50

2 stops59h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 5/5

16:05-11:30

3 stops29h 25m

$1,995

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

lun. 27/4

10:00-07:50

2 stops35h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 28/5

12:35-07:05

2 stops52h 30m

$2,012

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mié. 22/7

09:20-12:00

2 stops40h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 29/7

12:40-07:20

2 stops28h 40m

$2,187

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

jue. 28/5

20:45-17:42

3 stops34h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 3/6

17:38-18:50

2 stops35h 12m

$2,202

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

vie. 29/5

20:45-17:42

2 stops34h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 3/6

17:38-18:50

2 stops35h 12m

$2,222

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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 $432). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,299). 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 3 abril 2026.
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.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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

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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 $432). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,299). 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
United AirlinesCheapest$590Average$1,997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$808Average$1,719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,121Average$1,900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,251Average$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,389Average$1,644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,397Average$2,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,253Average$2,822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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