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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney from $663

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 24/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SYD
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in February or March, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,385

One-way from

$663

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,497
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 4/2-18/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 31m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Sydney
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 24/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 15m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Sydney
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 17 January 2025.

Mon 3/206:10IAD - SYD
1 stop32h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 10/211:50SYD - IAD
1 stop20h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/1$1,386
Mon 3/219:45DCA - SYD
1 stop42h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 10/211:50SYD - DCA
1 stop20h 39mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/1$1,386
Mon 20/106:10IAD - SYD
1 stop32h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 25/111:50SYD - IAD
1 stop20h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,393
Wed 5/308:00DCA - SYD
1 stop31h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 18/311:50SYD - DCA
1 stop26h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,393
Tue 4/209:55BWI - SYD
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/214:00SYD - BWI
3 stops31h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,478
Mon 12/517:32DCA - SYD
1 stop23h 33mQantas Airways
Tue 20/510:25SYD - DCA
1 stop26h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/1$1,506
Wed 5/317:13IAD - SYD
2 stops25h 37mQantas Airways
Tue 18/311:50SYD - IAD
1 stop25h 24mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,562
Mon 17/217:13IAD - SYD
2 stops25h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/206:20SYD - IAD
2 stops25h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,769
Sat 1/317:15DCA - SYD
2 stops27h 15mFiji Airways
Tue 11/314:00SYD - DCA
2 stops23h 59mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/1$1,922
Thu 6/317:18IAD - SYD
3 stops34h 27mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/321:40SYD - IAD
2 stops33h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,964
Sat 8/317:18DCA - SYD
2 stops27h 12mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/314:00SYD - DCA
2 stops23h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,968
Tue 6/509:55IAD - SYD
2 stops31h 25mAir Canada
Mon 2/609:20SYD - IAD
2 stops36h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 17/1$1,972

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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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/2

10:37-06:10

2 stops27h 33m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/2

11:50-19:48

1 stop23h 58m

$1,385

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/2

06:10-06:35

1 stop32h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/2

11:50-16:14

1 stop20h 24m

$1,386

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/2

17:30-09:00

1 stop23h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/2

11:50-18:46

1 stop22h 56m

$1,386

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/2

06:10-06:35

1 stop32h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/2

11:50-22:33

1 stop26h 43m

$1,393

BaltimoreSydney

BWI - SYD

BWISYD

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/2

09:55-12:30

2 stops34h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/2

14:00-05:18

3 stops31h 18m

$1,478

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/3

17:13-10:50

2 stops25h 37m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/3

11:50-22:14

1 stop25h 24m

$1,562

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 17/2

17:13-10:20

2 stops25h 07m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/2

06:20-16:12

2 stops25h 52m

$1,769

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/3

17:15-12:30

2 stops27h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/3

14:00-22:59

2 stops23h 59m

$1,922

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/3

07:00-09:00

2 stops34h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/3

11:15-21:59

2 stops25h 44m

$1,948

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/3

17:18-19:45

3 stops34h 27m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/3

21:40-16:18

2 stops33h 38m

$1,964

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

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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 10 January 2025.

Booking 88 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 17 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Sydney in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 28% 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 17 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, Qantas Airways and Turkish 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.
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

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.

8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

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
847 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

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
187 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

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.

8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

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.

8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

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

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  • 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 2 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 $1,385. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,386 and $1,498, respectively. American Airlines is 36% 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 Qantas Airways ($663), American Airlines ($669), and Fiji Airways ($1,116).

  • 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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