Cheap flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. from $872

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WAS
21 Jan — 28 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or August, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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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 22 December 2025.

Wed 24/1220:40SYD - IAD
2 stops50h 38mAir China
Fri 26/1222:00IAD - SYD
1 stop49h 30mAir China
Deal found 20/12$2,277
Wed 24/1211:20SYD - IAD
2 stops42h 07mQantas Airways
Fri 26/1206:05IAD - SYD
1 stop32h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/12$2,526
Wed 31/1217:45SYD - DCA
1 stop38h 11mQantas Airways
Fri 2/111:54DCA - SYD
2 stops26h 16mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/12$2,576
Thu 25/1211:50SYD - IAD
1 stop20h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 27/1222:15IAD - SYD
1 stop40h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12$2,671
Thu 25/1214:00SYD - DCA
2 stops22h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 27/1217:00DCA - SYD
2 stops45h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12$2,671
Wed 24/1211:20SYD - DCA
2 stops44h 29mQantas Airways
Fri 26/1211:54DCA - SYD
1 stop27h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/12$2,741
Wed 31/1211:50SYD - IAD
2 stops25h 04mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/118:37IAD - SYD
1 stop22h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/12$2,745
Wed 24/1212:10SYD - IAD
1 stop20h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 26/1212:35IAD - SYD
1 stop28h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/12$2,747
Wed 31/1214:00SYD - DCA
1 stop23h 43mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/117:59DCA - SYD
1 stop23h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/12$2,758
Wed 31/1211:50SYD - BWI
1 stop20h 28mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/116:05BWI - SYD
2 stops25h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/12$2,758
Wed 24/1211:20SYD - IAD
3 stops50h 05mAir Canada
Fri 26/1222:08IAD - SYD
2 stops43h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 21/12$2,806
Sat 27/1214:00SYD - BWI
2 stops25h 58mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/112:25BWI - SYD
1 stop26h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/12$2,821

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,717

One-way from

$872

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,573
Air China
  • Air China
  • 2/2-9/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 94h 01m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
28/1
  • 28/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 53m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($390 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($95 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

14:05-23:12

2 stops25h 07m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/2

13:08-09:00

2 stops27h 52m

$1,764

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

09:55-21:52

2 stops27h 57m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/2

14:45-08:45

2 stops26h 00m

$1,805

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/2

09:55-22:06

2 stops28h 11m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/2

14:45-08:45

2 stops26h 00m

$1,834

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

13:55-00:59

2 stops27h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 26/1

12:35-10:30

2 stops29h 55m

$1,879

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

09:55-20:56

2 stops27h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 26/1

14:45-10:30

2 stops27h 45m

$1,879

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

11:20-20:29

2 stops25h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/2

09:45-09:35

3 stops31h 50m

$1,896

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/2

11:20-20:29

2 stops25h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/2

09:45-09:35

3 stops31h 50m

$1,896

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

13:55-20:54

2 stops22h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/2

06:03-08:45

2 stops34h 42m

$1,902

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/2

13:50-10:27

3 stops36h 37m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/2

20:08-07:25

3 stops43h 17m

$1,915

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

21:40-22:59

2 stops41h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/2

18:59-19:45

2 stops32h 46m

$1,935

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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.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2025.

Booking 53 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 $620). Flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,374). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 22 December 2025.

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.?

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

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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 46% 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.?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $975.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 00m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 40m.

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 22 December 2025.
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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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  • 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 25h 07m. Sydney and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 15670 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 ($608), Qantas Airways ($844), and Virgin Australia ($1,215) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. American Airlines is currently priced 67% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

  • 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.

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    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..

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    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 $620). Flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,374). 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$608Average$1,826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$844Average$1,578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,107Average$1,695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,235Average$2,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,249Average$2,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,305Average$1,756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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