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Cheap flights to Washington, D.C. from $937

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — WAS
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult
Sun 5/5
Sun 12/5

Flights to Washington, D.C. in 2024

Find the latest flights to Washington, D.C. in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 557,023 searches and data was last updated on 30 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,735

Return from

$1,636

One-way from

$937
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Washington, D.C.
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Washington, D.C.

Cheap flights to Washington, D.C. in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Washington, D.C. in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 557,023 searches and data was last updated on 30 April 2024.
These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to Washington, D.C. in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
Tue 14/513:15SYD - BWI
2 stops32h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/517:25BWI - SYD
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,636
Tue 14/513:15SYD - BWI
2 stops32h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/511:50BWI - SYD
3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,807
Wed 1/513:15SYD - BWI
3 stops31h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/510:18BWI - SYD
3 stops35h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,929
Wed 1/513:15SYD - BWI
2 stops31h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/510:18BWI - SYD
3 stops35h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,017
Tue 14/509:20SYD - IAD
2 stops24h 55mAir Canada
Mon 20/509:55IAD - SYD
2 stops31h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4$2,157
Tue 14/509:20SYD - DCA
2 stops27h 12mAir Canada
Mon 20/511:00DCA - SYD
2 stops30h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4$2,157
Tue 14/509:20SYD - IAD
2 stops26h 00mAir Canada
Mon 20/509:55IAD - SYD
3 stops31h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4$2,167
Sun 5/520:55SYD - DCA
2 stops32h 42mANA
Thu 25/715:00DCA - SYD
2 stops28h 25mANA
Deal found 30/4$2,182
Mon 6/511:50SYD - IAD
1 stop36h 45mANA
Thu 25/708:15IAD - SYD
2 stops35h 10mANA
Deal found 29/4$2,252

Washington, D.C. 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Washington, D.C. in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 557,023 searches and data were last updated on 30 April 2024.
The lowest fares on flights travelling to Washington, D.C. in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 14/513:15SYD - BWI
2 stops32h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/517:25BWI - SYD
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,636
Wed 5/613:15SYD - BWI
3 stops33h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/617:31BWI - SYD
2 stops28h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,638
Wed 5/613:15SYD - BWI
3 stops33h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/612:15BWI - SYD
3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,656
Wed 5/613:15SYD - BWI
2 stops30h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/618:39BWI - SYD
2 stops27h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,665
Fri 21/620:55SYD - IAD
1 stop27h 40mANA
Sat 13/713:05IAD - SYD
2 stops40h 10mANA
Deal found 29/4$1,711
Wed 5/609:15SYD - BWI
2 stops23h 23mAmerican Airlines
Thu 13/607:00BWI - SYD
1 stop33h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,787
Wed 5/609:10SYD - BWI
3 stops27h 13mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/918:07BWI - SYD
2 stops22h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,802
Wed 5/615:50SYD - BWI
1 stop21h 37mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/918:07BWI - SYD
2 stops22h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,805
Tue 14/513:15SYD - BWI
2 stops32h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/511:50BWI - SYD
3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,807

Flights to Washington, D.C. departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Washington, D.C., providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 557,023 searches and data was last updated on 30 April 2024.
Browse through available last-minute flights travelling to Washington, D.C.. Tip: double check your flight details before making your reservation.
Sun 5/520:55SYD - DCA
2 stops32h 42mANA
Thu 25/715:00DCA - SYD
2 stops28h 25mANA
Deal found 30/4$2,182
Mon 6/511:50SYD - IAD
1 stop36h 45mANA
Thu 25/708:15IAD - SYD
2 stops35h 10mANA
Deal found 29/4$2,252
Sun 5/508:15SYD - DCA
2 stops46h 13mJapan Airlines
Wed 8/508:20DCA - SYD
2 stops55h 50mJapan Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,266
Wed 8/508:15SYD - DCA
2 stops46h 08mJapan Airlines
Wed 5/619:30DCA - SYD
2 stops44h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,645
Mon 6/511:50SYD - DCA
2 stops41h 47mANA
Tue 10/908:30DCA - SYD
2 stops44h 45mANA
Deal found 30/4$2,752
Sun 5/513:15SYD - BWI
3 stops35h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/510:18BWI - SYD
3 stops35h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,761
Sun 5/513:15SYD - BWI
2 stops31h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/510:18BWI - SYD
3 stops35h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,774
Mon 6/509:20SYD - DCA
2 stops40h 58mAir Canada
Sun 19/509:15DCA - SYD
2 stops56h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 30/4$2,841
Mon 6/511:50SYD - IAD
1 stop36h 45mANA
Thu 25/712:15IAD - SYD
1 stop41h 00mANA
Deal found 29/4$2,890

One-way flights to Washington, D.C.

Explore one-way flight options to Washington, D.C. for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 557,023 searches and data was last updated on 30 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights travelling to Washington, D.C. at this time. Book a round-trip flight to Washington, D.C. instead by using the search form above.
Sat 11/516:20SYD - IAD
2 stops45h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$937
Thu 19/919:40SYD - IAD
2 stops49h 13mAir China
Deal found 29/4$1,275
Sat 11/516:20SYD - IAD
3 stops45h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,283
Sun 2/609:05SYD - IAD
3 stops45h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,344
Thu 19/908:15SYD - BWI
2 stops51h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,361
Sun 4/808:15SYD - DCA
2 stops52h 48mJapan Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,382
Sun 2/608:15SYD - DCA
2 stops53h 09mJapan Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,495
Wed 21/808:15SYD - BWI
2 stops29h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,530
Wed 21/808:15SYD - BWI
2 stops29h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,533

Average price of flights to Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Washington, D.C. is currently $1,349 while a return flight costs $2,265. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,020). Flying to Washington, D.C. in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,615). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,816

February

$1,554

March

$1,618

April

$1,885

May

$2,282

June

$2,296

July

$2,278

August

$2,154

September

$2,419

October

$1,885

November

$1,982

December

$2,461

Temperature and rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

WAS

Temperature

2 - 27 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Washington, D.C. should consider flying on Tuesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 30 April 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown ANA, Singapore Airlines and Air Canada to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.7
Very Good
77 reviews
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.5
Very Good
1,186 reviews
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.5
Very Good
947 reviews
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.4
Very Good
599 reviews
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.3
Very Good
1,483 reviews
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

  • What does IAD mean?

    IAD is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A IAD flight refers to a flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. This flight destination has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Washington, D.C..

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport typically cost $196, while return flights cost around $390.

  • How much is a return flight to Washington, D.C.?

    A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around $369, however they can be found for as little as $256.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Washington, D.C. depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Washington, D.C., Sydney offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Yes. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleepbox Lounge Iad, Dulles International Airport is the closest property to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport).

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