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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $1,576 and $1,944 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,282 on United Airlines (30 Oct-7 Nov).

Question 1

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

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San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 42% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $1,576 and $1,944 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,282 on United Airlines (30 Oct-7 Nov).

Question 6

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

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Departing from Sydney to Washington, D.C. will take you 25h 31m. 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.

Question 7

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

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According to our current data, American Airlines ($630), Qantas Airways ($1,138), and Air Canada ($1,307) 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.

Question 8

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

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$767 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Air Canada, with prices starting from $767 and $945, respectively.

Question 9

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

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Booking 47 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.

Question 10

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,013). Flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,608). 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.

Question 11

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

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

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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.

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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).

Question 14

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

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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.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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Users have found that flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 17

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

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Users have found that booking a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. at least 48 days early can save you up to 25% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 48 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. for as little as $1,552 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $2,103 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 18

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

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February can be a great time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Sydney with a flight ticket averaging about $1,964. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $978. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 19

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

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It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Washington, D.C. in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 9% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Question 20

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

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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 7 different airlines.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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

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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..

Question 23

Can I find deals for business class 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.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Sydney to Washington, D.C. flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C., users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Sydney to Washington, D.C. flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$1,282
One-way from	$673
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,743

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$630	Average$1,810	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,138	Average$1,976	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,279	Average$2,152	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,307	Average$1,927	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,525	Average$1,720	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
ANA	Cheapest$1,896	Average$2,075	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search ANA flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$2,016	Average$2,744	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

Cheap flights from Sydney 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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or March, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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