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

Departing from Sydney to Washington, D.C. will take you 21h 19m. 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, Qantas Airways ($779), Air Canada ($1,159), and Air New Zealand ($1,187) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Qantas Airways is currently priced 57% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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. Dulles Intl, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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, American Airlines or Air Canada.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. as you normally would.

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.

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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 22 August 2026.

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Average price	$1,552

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,476). Flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,667). 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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $1,161 and $1,961 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,240 on Multiple Airlines (22 Sept–25 Sept).

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

Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 34% 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.?

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $901.

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

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.?

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

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

Booking 40 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.

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

663 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

663 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

663 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

471 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

663 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,084 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

663 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,110 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

663 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

American Airlines

7.1

Good

11,989 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

663 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

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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 21h 19m. 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, Qantas Airways ($779), Air Canada ($1,159), and Air New Zealand ($1,187) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Qantas Airways is currently priced 57% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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. Dulles Intl, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,476). Flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,667). 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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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$779	Average$2,168	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,104	Average$1,759	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,159	Average$1,519	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,187	Average$1,602	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,418	Average$1,740	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Japan Airlines	Cheapest$2,181	Average$2,791	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Japan Airlines flights

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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 August 2026.

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

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $1,161 and $1,961 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,240 on Multiple Airlines (22 Sept–25 Sept).

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.

Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 34% 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 $901.

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.

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

Booking 40 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.

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.

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Sydney to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $1,161 and $1,961 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,240 on Multiple Airlines (22 Sept–25 Sept).