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

Departing from Sydney to Washington, D.C. will take you 24h 38m. Sydney and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 15741 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

According to our current data, American Airlines ($630), Qantas Airways ($1,138), and Virgin Australia ($1,256) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. American Airlines is currently priced 66% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

$965 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air China. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and American Airlines, with prices starting from $1,095 and $1,162, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

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

The most popular flight routes from Sydney to Washington, D.C. are Sydney Kingsford Smith - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl and Sydney Kingsford Smith - Baltimore/Washington.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

Before booking your flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C., check out the most popular airlines for this route: United Airlines, Air Canada or Air New Zealand.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Sydney, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 7.5 km from the centre of Sydney. There are 0 flights from Kingsford Smith to Washington, D.C. per day from 6 different airlines.

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

Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C..

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$932+ Cheap Flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or August, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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

Round-trip from	$1,656
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Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,836

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 October 2025.

Thu 6/1120:40SYD - IAD

1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/1122:08IAD - SYD

2 stops73h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,656

Tue 11/1109:55SYD - IAD

2 stops27h 30mAir New Zealand

Wed 19/1108:30IAD - SYD

2 stops34h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/10$1,660

Wed 19/1113:55SYD - IAD

2 stops23h 30mAir New Zealand

Wed 26/1115:25IAD - SYD

2 stops27h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$1,662

Wed 29/1009:55SYD - DCA

2 stops25h 50mAir New Zealand

Sun 9/1106:00DCA - SYD

2 stops34h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/10$1,662

Sun 26/1009:55SYD - BWI

2 stops37h 01mAir New Zealand

Tue 28/1007:07BWI - SYD

2 stops36h 23mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$1,739

Thu 6/1111:45SYD - DCA

2 stops25h 00mAir New Zealand

Sun 9/1106:00DCA - SYD

2 stops34h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/10$1,797

Sat 22/1112:10SYD - BWI

1 stop21h 18mUnited Airlines

Sat 6/1218:28BWI - SYD

1 stop43h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,857

Wed 29/1011:45SYD - IAD

2 stops25h 27mAir New Zealand

Sun 9/1108:30IAD - SYD

2 stops32h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/10$1,868

Wed 19/1109:55SYD - DCA

2 stops26h 50mAir New Zealand

Wed 26/1114:51DCA - SYD

2 stops27h 39mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$1,868

Mon 10/1109:55SYD - IAD

2 stops26h 44mAir New Zealand

Tue 18/1112:35IAD - SYD

2 stops29h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$1,869

Tue 11/1120:40SYD - IAD

2 stops38h 46mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1122:08IAD - SYD

2 stops73h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,872

Wed 29/1011:45SYD - DCA

3 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/1114:51DCA - SYD

2 stops25h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10$1,882

Best flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 24 October 2025.

Tue 11/1109:55SYD - IAD

2 stops27h 30mAir New Zealand

Wed 19/1108:30IAD - SYD

2 stops34h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/10$1,660

Thu 15/120:40SYD - IAD

1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/113:00IAD - SYD

2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,760

Sat 22/1111:50SYD - BWI

2 stops38h 09mUnited Airlines

Sat 6/1218:28BWI - SYD

1 stop43h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,857

Thu 6/1121:40SYD - BWI

2 stops24h 38mAlaska Airlines

Sun 9/1119:16BWI - SYD

2 stops32h 29mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,966

Mon 16/221:45SYD - IAD

1 stop27h 25mANA

Mon 6/412:15IAD - SYD

1 stop31h 10mANA

Deal found 23/10$2,062

Wed 18/211:20SYD - DCA

2 stops39h 06mAir Canada

Sun 22/218:50DCA - SYD

2 stops46h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 22/10$2,149

Tue 11/1110:40SYD - BWI

2 stops28h 20mDelta

Sun 16/1112:16BWI - SYD

2 stops28h 14mDelta

Deal found 22/10$2,238

Mon 26/113:55SYD - DCA

3 stops37h 34mMultiple Airlines

Thu 29/114:45DCA - SYD

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,955

Thu 15/121:40SYD - IAD

2 stops35h 24mAlaska Airlines

Fri 30/118:04IAD - SYD

2 stops33h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,988

Tue 11/1111:45SYD - IAD

2 stops35h 03mAir New Zealand

Sun 16/1115:25IAD - SYD

2 stops27h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$2,031

Tue 27/111:45SYD - DCA

3 stops41h 58mMultiple Airlines

Thu 29/114:45DCA - SYD

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,955

Tue 9/1221:40SYD - DCA

2 stops38h 20mAlaska Airlines

Tue 16/1209:59DCA - SYD

2 stops41h 46mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 22/10$1,992

Fri 20/211:20SYD - IAD

2 stops50h 03mAir Canada

Tue 24/212:43IAD - SYD

2 stops28h 52mAir Canada

Deal found 22/10$2,214

Fri 20/212:25SYD - IAD

1 stop36h 45mANA

Tue 24/211:10IAD - SYD

1 stop41h 05mANA

Deal found 21/10$2,220

Thu 25/1211:20SYD - IAD

1 stop21h 02mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/118:01IAD - SYD

1 stop23h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/10$2,221

Wed 24/1210:40SYD - BWI

2 stops29h 55mDelta

Tue 30/1214:00BWI - SYD

2 stops24h 50mDelta

Deal found 22/10$2,240

Sat 22/1121:40SYD - DCA

2 stops39h 02mAlaska Airlines

Sat 6/1209:59DCA - SYD

2 stops65h 46mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 23/10$2,019

Wed 24/1212:10SYD - BWI

1 stop25h 44mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/108:00BWI - SYD

1 stop33h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/10$2,237

Sat 22/1121:40SYD - DCA

2 stops40h 19mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/1209:59DCA - SYD

1 stop29h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$2,097

Sat 22/1121:40SYD - IAD

2 stops35h 37mAlaska Airlines

Sat 6/1217:37IAD - SYD

2 stops58h 08mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 23/10$2,062

Sun 28/1214:00SYD - BWI

1 stop23h 54mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/106:30BWI - SYD

1 stop31h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/10$2,295

Thu 15/111:20SYD - DCA

2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/109:59DCA - SYD

1 stop29h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$2,098

Sun 7/1221:40SYD - IAD

2 stops35h 50mAlaska Airlines

Sun 14/1207:34IAD - SYD

2 stops44h 11mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 23/10$2,063

Sat 27/1214:00SYD - BWI

1 stop23h 54mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/106:30BWI - SYD

1 stop31h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/10$2,295

Sat 6/1221:40SYD - DCA

2 stops62h 20mAlaska Airlines

Sat 13/1208:59DCA - SYD

2 stops66h 46mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 21/10$2,063

Tue 9/1221:40SYD - IAD

2 stops59h 50mAlaska Airlines

Tue 16/1207:34IAD - SYD

2 stops44h 11mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 22/10$2,066

Tue 9/1221:40SYD - BWI

2 stops36h 36mAlaska Airlines

Tue 16/1207:00BWI - SYD

2 stops44h 45mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 22/10$2,068

Sat 22/1121:40SYD - BWI

2 stops23h 59mAlaska Airlines

Sun 23/1119:08BWI - SYD

2 stops32h 37mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 22/10$2,175

Last-minute flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated 24 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 26/1009:55SYD - BWI

2 stops37h 01mAir New Zealand

Tue 28/1007:07BWI - SYD

2 stops36h 23mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$1,739

Wed 29/1009:55SYD - DCA

2 stops25h 50mAir New Zealand

Sun 9/1106:00DCA - SYD

2 stops34h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/10$1,662

Wed 29/1011:45SYD - IAD

2 stops25h 27mAir New Zealand

Sun 9/1108:30IAD - SYD

2 stops32h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/10$1,868

Wed 29/1011:45SYD - DCA

3 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/1114:51DCA - SYD

2 stops25h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10$1,882

Thu 6/1120:40SYD - IAD

1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/1122:08IAD - SYD

2 stops73h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,656

Thu 6/1111:45SYD - DCA

2 stops25h 00mAir New Zealand

Sun 9/1106:00DCA - SYD

2 stops34h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/10$1,797

Mon 10/1109:55SYD - IAD

2 stops26h 44mAir New Zealand

Tue 18/1112:35IAD - SYD

2 stops29h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$1,869

Tue 11/1109:55SYD - IAD

2 stops27h 30mAir New Zealand

Wed 19/1108:30IAD - SYD

2 stops34h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/10$1,660

Tue 11/1120:40SYD - IAD

2 stops38h 46mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1122:08IAD - SYD

2 stops73h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,872

Wed 19/1113:55SYD - IAD

2 stops23h 30mAir New Zealand

Wed 26/1115:25IAD - SYD

2 stops27h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$1,662

Wed 19/1109:55SYD - DCA

2 stops26h 50mAir New Zealand

Wed 26/1114:51DCA - SYD

2 stops27h 39mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$1,868

Sat 22/1112:10SYD - BWI

1 stop21h 18mUnited Airlines

Sat 6/1218:28BWI - SYD

1 stop43h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,857

One-way flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 24 October 2025.

Mon 26/121:40SYD - BWI

3 stops37h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$932

Mon 26/120:40SYD - IAD

1 stop37h 50mAir China

Deal found 23/10$965

Mon 26/121:40SYD - DCA

2 stops41h 07mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 23/10$975

Tue 27/121:40SYD - BWI

3 stops52h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$975

Mon 26/121:40SYD - DCA

3 stops34h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$992

Tue 4/1121:50SYD - IAD

3 stops57h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$998

Thu 6/1120:05SYD - IAD

3 stops59h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$1,010

Fri 21/1121:40SYD - DCA

2 stops41h 19mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 21/10$1,025

Tue 4/1121:40SYD - BWI

3 stops51h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$1,047

Sat 22/1121:40SYD - IAD

3 stops52h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$1,048

Tue 27/106:20SYD - DCA

3 stops53h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,048

Tue 27/121:40SYD - DCA

2 stops34h 21mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,056

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

09:55-21:25

2 stops27h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 19/11

08:30-10:30

2 stops34h 00m

$1,660

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/1

20:40-18:30

1 stop37h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 30/1

13:00-08:30

2 stops27h 30m

$1,760

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/11

11:50-09:59

2 stops38h 09m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 6/12

18:28-06:20

1 stop43h 52m

$1,857

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/1

13:55-11:29

3 stops37h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 29/1

14:45-08:45

2 stops26h 00m

$1,955

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/1

11:45-13:43

3 stops41h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 29/1

14:45-08:45

2 stops26h 00m

$1,955

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/11

21:40-06:18

2 stops24h 38m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 9/11

19:16-19:45

2 stops32h 29m

$1,966

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/1

21:40-17:04

2 stops35h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 30/1

18:04-19:45

2 stops33h 41m

$1,988

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/12

21:40-20:00

2 stops38h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 16/12

09:59-19:45

2 stops41h 46m

$1,992

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/11

21:40-20:42

2 stops39h 02m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/12

09:59-19:45

2 stops65h 46m

$2,019

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

11:45-06:48

2 stops35h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 16/11

15:25-10:30

2 stops27h 05m

$2,031

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

Booking 10 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. (average of $630). Flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,484). 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 SYD to WAS?

It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 39% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

Los Angeles (LAX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,138.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

Flights via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 07m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 23m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C., such as Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

517 reviews

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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.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

517 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

517 reviews

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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.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

421 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

517 reviews

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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.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

922 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

517 reviews

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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.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,995 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

517 reviews

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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.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,351 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

517 reviews

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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.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?
If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Sydney, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 7.5 km from the centre of Sydney. There are 0 flights from Kingsford Smith to Washington, D.C. per day from 6 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?
Departing from Sydney to Washington, D.C. will take you 24h 38m. Sydney and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 15741 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
According to our current data, American Airlines ($630), Qantas Airways ($1,138), and Virgin Australia ($1,256) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. American Airlines is currently priced 66% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Washington, D.C. one-way?
$965 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air China. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and American Airlines, with prices starting from $1,095 and $1,162, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?
The most popular flight routes from Sydney to Washington, D.C. are Sydney Kingsford Smith - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl and Sydney Kingsford Smith - Baltimore/Washington.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. (average of $630). Flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,484). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$630	Average$1,810	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,125	Average$1,720	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,138	Average$1,629	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,256	Average$2,785	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,272	Average$2,149	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,295	Average$1,813	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights

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