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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney from $805

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SYD
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in March or February, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Sydney (SYD). 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 21 November 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,397

One-way from

$805

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 18/1-27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 05m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Sydney
11/2
  • 11/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 00m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Sydney
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 November 2024.

Wed 20/1117:30DCA - SYD
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/1111:50SYD - DCA
1 stop20h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,462
Thu 5/1208:40DCA - SYD
1 stop30h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 14/1211:50SYD - DCA
1 stop25h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,479
Tue 31/1209:19IAD - SYD
2 stops29h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/217:25SYD - IAD
2 stops22h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,490
Sat 23/1117:30DCA - SYD
1 stop23h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 27/1111:50SYD - DCA
1 stop20h 38mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$1,669
Tue 3/1217:09IAD - SYD
2 stops37h 16mQantas Airways
Tue 10/1217:25SYD - IAD
1 stop38h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$1,800
Sun 8/1207:35BWI - SYD
3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1216:00SYD - BWI
3 stops34h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,918
Tue 3/1214:00IAD - SYD
2 stops36h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/1220:40SYD - IAD
2 stops38h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/11$2,231
Sun 29/1215:55IAD - SYD
2 stops49h 40mAir Canada
Mon 3/211:20SYD - IAD
2 stops38h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 20/11$2,366
Tue 26/1109:00IAD - SYD
2 stops31h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/1212:10SYD - IAD
1 stop20h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/11$2,460
Sun 8/1211:00DCA - SYD
2 stops30h 35mAir Canada
Thu 12/1216:00SYD - DCA
2 stops34h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 20/11$2,531
Wed 25/1214:40IAD - SYD
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/111:50SYD - IAD
1 stop20h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$2,594
Thu 28/1117:35BWI - SYD
2 stops47h 10mAir New Zealand
Thu 19/1211:20SYD - BWI
1 stop21h 13mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/11$2,678

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney 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 719,399 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

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Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 18/1

08:00-07:25

1 stop31h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/1

11:15-20:55

1 stop25h 40m

$1,397

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/2

06:10-06:35

1 stop32h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/2

21:25-08:42

2 stops27h 17m

$1,400

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/2

17:30-09:00

1 stop23h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/2

07:30-13:47

2 stops22h 17m

$1,416

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/12

13:12-06:35

1 stop25h 23m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/12

11:50-20:59

1 stop25h 09m

$1,671

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/12

17:09-22:25

2 stops37h 16m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/12

17:25-16:10

1 stop38h 45m

$1,800

BaltimoreSydney

BWI - SYD

BWISYD

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/1

10:37-14:20

3 stops35h 43m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/1

06:00-22:02

2 stops32h 02m

$1,827

BaltimoreSydney

BWI - SYD

BWISYD

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 6/2

11:51-09:00

2 stops29h 09m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/3

11:15-20:58

2 stops25h 43m

$1,830

BaltimoreSydney

BWI - SYD

BWISYD

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 24/4

09:00-07:00

1 stop32h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/5

10:20-17:32

1 stop21h 12m

$1,846

BaltimoreSydney

BWI - SYD

BWISYD

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 20/4

12:15-06:35

2 stops28h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/5

09:25-21:36

2 stops26h 11m

$1,867

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 30/4

17:10-08:45

2 stops25h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/5

08:45-00:24

2 stops29h 39m

$2,021

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

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney. 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 Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Sydney in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 21 November 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, Qantas Airways and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Sydney to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

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
68 reviews
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

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
1,024 reviews
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

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
833 reviews
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

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
1,460 reviews
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

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.

8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Sydney. 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 into for flights to Sydney from Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to Sydney from Washington, D.C., you will be flying to 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 Washington, D.C. to Kingsford Smith per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $1,397. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,416 and $1,846, respectively. American Airlines is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney are American Airlines ($1,038), United Airlines ($1,050), and Delta ($1,056).

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

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Sydney 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 Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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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