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$743+ Cheap flights to District of Columbia

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— IAD
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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Flights to District of Columbia in 2025

Find the latest flights to District of Columbia in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Return from

$1,217

One-way from

$743

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,510
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 8/3-4/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 58m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 13/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 28m total
  • Sydney to District of Columbia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($407 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($95 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 2025

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Sat 8/311:15SYD - IAD
2 stops27h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/414:12IAD - SYD
2 stops26h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,217
Sat 8/311:15SYD - DCA
1 stop25h 28mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/417:00DCA - SYD
2 stops24h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,217
Sun 9/306:05SYD - DCA
2 stops31h 54mQantas Airways
Sun 30/308:15DCA - SYD
1 stop32h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,373
Thu 17/409:20SYD - DCA
2 stops40h 41mAir Canada
Tue 22/406:00DCA - SYD
2 stops35h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 19/2$1,665
Fri 25/409:20SYD - IAD
2 stops49h 55mAir Canada
Wed 30/408:17IAD - SYD
2 stops33h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 21/2$1,747
Tue 11/313:00SYD - IAD
2 stops24h 14mQantas Airways
Wed 2/407:31IAD - SYD
1 stop33h 34mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,759
Tue 11/312:10SYD - IAD
1 stop23h 54mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/418:05IAD - SYD
1 stop22h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,819
Wed 12/311:20SYD - DCA
2 stops22h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/415:30DCA - SYD
2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,819
Sun 9/321:00SYD - IAD
2 stops38h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 30/321:40IAD - SYD
2 stops31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,012
Thu 11/1212:25SYD - IAD
1 stop36h 45mANA
Sun 18/111:05IAD - SYD
1 stop41h 10mANA
Deal found 21/2$2,076
Wed 11/608:55SYD - DCA
2 stops52h 09mJapan Airlines
Wed 25/606:59DCA - SYD
2 stops33h 21mJapan Airlines
Deal found 21/2$2,149
Thu 17/410:20SYD - IAD
1 stop23h 10mVirgin Australia
Tue 22/412:40IAD - SYD
1 stop28h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/2$2,276

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/3

11:15-22:20

2 stops27h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/4

14:12-08:05

2 stops26h 53m

$1,217

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/3

11:15-20:43

1 stop25h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/4

17:00-08:05

2 stops24h 05m

$1,217

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/3

06:05-21:59

2 stops31h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 30/3

08:15-08:05

1 stop32h 50m

$1,373

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 17/4

09:20-12:01

2 stops40h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 22/4

06:00-07:20

2 stops35h 20m

$1,665

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/4

09:20-21:15

2 stops49h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 30/4

08:17-07:20

2 stops33h 03m

$1,747

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/3

13:00-22:14

2 stops24h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/4

07:31-08:05

1 stop33h 34m

$1,759

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/3

12:10-21:04

1 stop23h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/4

18:05-07:55

1 stop22h 50m

$1,819

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/3

11:20-19:02

2 stops22h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/4

15:30-08:00

2 stops25h 30m

$1,819

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/3

21:00-20:30

2 stops38h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 30/3

21:40-20:00

2 stops31h 20m

$2,012

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/6

08:55-23:04

2 stops52h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 25/6

06:59-06:20

2 stops33h 21m

$2,149

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Travel insights for flights to District of Columbia

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How long is the flight to District of Columbia?

On average, a flight from Sydney to District of Columbia takes 20 hours 12 minutes. Flights to District of Columbia from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to District of Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to District of Columbia. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to District of Columbia should consider flying on Monday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to District of Columbia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to District of Columbia are American Airlines, Qantas Airways and Air Canada.

Rainfall in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit District of Columbia when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Temperature in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to District of Columbia, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and Korean Air. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to District of Columbia?

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

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in District of Columbia?

    Washington, D.C. Reagan-National is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in District of Columbia. One-way flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National typically cost $174, while return flights cost around $297.

  • How much is a return flight to District of Columbia?

    A return flight to District of Columbia will typically cost around $417, however they can be found for as little as $417.

  • Where does the fastest flight to District of Columbia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to District of Columbia, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 4 minutes).

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

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

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

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

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