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Cheap flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. from $985

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WAS
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 March 2026.

Wed 22/709:20
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops40h 40m
Air Canada
Tue 28/712:40
DCA
-
SYD
2 stops28h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/3$1,315
Wed 22/709:20
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops36h 24m
Air Canada
Tue 28/712:44
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops28h 36m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/3$1,321
Tue 5/509:20
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops40h 41m
Air Canada
Tue 12/509:40
DCA
-
SYD
2 stops31h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/3$1,322
Thu 23/409:20
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops38h 59m
Air Canada
Wed 6/506:00
DCA
-
SYD
2 stops35h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 21/3$1,334
Thu 23/409:20
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops48h 20m
Air Canada
Wed 6/509:45
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops31h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 21/3$1,341
Wed 13/509:20
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops36h 30m
Air Canada
Sun 24/517:15
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops48h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 21/3$1,377
Wed 6/509:20
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops36h 30m
Air Canada
Wed 13/509:45
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops55h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 21/3$1,389
Thu 15/1010:20
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops24h 40m
Air Canada
Thu 29/1012:55
DCA
-
SYD
2 stops28h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 22/3$1,401
Mon 4/509:20
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops37h 33m
Air Canada
Mon 11/512:45
DCA
-
SYD
2 stops52h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/3$1,402
Thu 23/409:20
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops40h 30m
Air Canada
Sun 26/417:10
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops48h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/3$1,405
Thu 7/509:20
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops40h 41m
Air Canada
Sun 10/512:45
DCA
-
SYD
2 stops52h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/3$1,405
Tue 29/909:20
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops25h 40m
Air Canada
Tue 13/1022:10
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops43h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/3$1,411

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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,315

One-way from

$985

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,621
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 22/7-28/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 20m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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14/5
  • 14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 15m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($200 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

09:20-10:19

2 stops38h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 31/5

18:55-07:20

2 stops46h 25m

$1,510

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/5

10:20-21:04

1 stop24h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 13/5

17:55-06:55

1 stop23h 00m

$1,762

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/7

12:00-21:30

1 stop23h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 26/7

17:31-07:05

1 stop23h 34m

$1,762

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

09:15-23:26

2 stops28h 11m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/5

10:11-06:50

2 stops30h 39m

$1,762

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/7

12:00-19:19

1 stop21h 19m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 28/7

19:16-06:55

1 stop21h 39m

$1,764

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/7

09:15-16:09

1 stop20h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 26/7

10:00-06:50

2 stops30h 50m

$1,768

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

12:00-23:26

1 stop25h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/5

17:59-06:55

1 stop22h 56m

$1,769

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/7

09:30-16:26

1 stop20h 56m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 29/7

17:55-06:55

1 stop23h 00m

$1,771

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

09:30-21:23

2 stops25h 53m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/5

18:20-06:55

1 stop22h 35m

$1,774

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/7

10:20-17:57

1 stop21h 37m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 26/7

15:03-07:00

2 stops25h 57m

$1,777

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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 13 March 2026.

Booking 22 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. (average of $870). Flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,284). 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.?

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 49% 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 $918.

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 Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 37m.

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 March 2026.
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
616 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
616 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
616 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
616 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,006 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
616 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,455 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
616 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,830 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
616 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 23h 30m. Sydney and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 15704 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 ($794), American Airlines ($1,102), and Air Canada ($1,229) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Qantas Airways is currently priced 54% 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 - Baltimore/Washington and Sydney Kingsford Smith - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. (average of $870). Flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,284). 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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Fly from Sydney to Washington, D.C. on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 22 March 2026.
United Airlines flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Washington, D.C.
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Top 6 airlines flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$794Average$1,692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,102Average$1,867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,131Average$1,880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,229Average$1,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,400Average$1,596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,547Average$2,636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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