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Cheap flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. from $869

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 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WAS
18 Aug — 25 Aug1
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 19 July 2026.

Tue 18/813:15
SYD
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IAD
3 stops41h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/810:45
IAD
-
SYD
3 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,306
Tue 11/813:15
SYD
-
IAD
3 stops35h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/811:05
IAD
-
SYD
3 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,314
Tue 25/806:15
SYD
-
BWI
3 stops43h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/909:24
BWI
-
SYD
3 stops36h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,349
Fri 21/809:10
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops23h 17m
American Airlines
Thu 10/912:30
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops28h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,352
Tue 25/806:15
SYD
-
IAD
3 stops48h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/907:00
IAD
-
SYD
3 stops38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,357
Sun 30/809:10
SYD
-
DCA
1 stop25h 45m
British Airways
Sun 6/909:00
DCA
-
SYD
1 stop32h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 16/7$1,366
Sun 30/809:10
SYD
-
DCA
2 stops24h 04m
American Airlines
Sun 6/917:35
DCA
-
SYD
1 stop23h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,397
Thu 20/809:10
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops27h 42m
American Airlines
Sat 5/914:53
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops26h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,402
Fri 31/709:10
SYD
-
DCA
1 stop25h 19m
American Airlines
Wed 19/809:00
DCA
-
SYD
1 stop32h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,402
Sun 2/809:10
SYD
-
DCA
1 stop21h 19m
American Airlines
Mon 10/817:12
DCA
-
SYD
2 stops23h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,407
Thu 27/809:10
SYD
-
BWI
2 stops44h 04m
American Airlines
Mon 31/815:55
BWI
-
SYD
1 stop25h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/7$1,410
Thu 6/809:10
SYD
-
IAD
2 stops25h 46m
American Airlines
Fri 28/814:53
IAD
-
SYD
2 stops26h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,412

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 19 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,306

One-way from

$869

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,080
18/8-31/8
  • 18/8-31/8
  • 6 total stops
  • 77h 04m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 29/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 14m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($250 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 19 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/8

12:00-21:34

1 stop23h 34m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/9

19:31-06:55

1 stop21h 24m

$1,599

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/8

09:30-18:30

2 stops23h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/9

13:15-06:55

2 stops27h 40m

$1,604

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/8

10:20-09:27

2 stops37h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/8

15:03-07:00

2 stops25h 57m

$1,614

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/7

09:15-23:13

2 stops27h 58m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 19/8

12:03-06:50

2 stops28h 47m

$1,644
Fastest return journey

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/8

10:20-17:40

1 stop21h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 31/8

18:52-06:55

1 stop22h 03m

$1,668

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

09:30-22:56

2 stops27h 26m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 17/9

18:52-06:55

1 stop22h 03m

$1,718

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/8

09:30-16:35

1 stop21h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 19/8

07:00-07:00

1 stop34h 00m

$1,752

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/12

11:20-21:30

1 stop26h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 22/1

06:05-07:00

1 stop32h 55m

$1,762

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/8

09:30-17:43

1 stop22h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 6/8

15:03-07:00

2 stops25h 57m

$1,774

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/9

09:15-23:19

2 stops28h 04m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 25/9

14:03-06:50

2 stops26h 47m

$1,778

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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.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,499). Flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,526). 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 31% 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 $924.

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 50 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.

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 19 July 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
654 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

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
654 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

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
464 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

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
1,062 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

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
10,005 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

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
11,827 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

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.

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. 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 ($799), Air Canada ($1,188), and Air New Zealand ($1,292) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Qantas Airways is currently priced 55% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,499). Flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,526). 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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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 19 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$799Average$2,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,132Average$1,784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,188Average$1,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,292Average$1,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,454Average$1,783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$2,236Average$2,861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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