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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney from $613

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SYD
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in February or April, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,312

One-way from

$613

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,442
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 13/8-20/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 30m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Sydney
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 12/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 23m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($749 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($104 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Wed 13/813:56IAD - SYD
2 stops26h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 20/812:10SYD - IAD
1 stop24h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,312
Sun 9/317:20IAD - SYD
1 stop22h 15mQantas Airways
Fri 21/311:50SYD - IAD
1 stop25h 24mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,420
Sun 13/415:05IAD - SYD
2 stops25h 30mDelta
Tue 22/409:25SYD - IAD
2 stops28h 01mDelta
Deal found 21/2$1,452
Mon 11/816:00IAD - SYD
2 stops28h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 24/809:55SYD - IAD
2 stops28h 29mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$1,874
Sat 16/817:35IAD - SYD
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/813:45SYD - IAD
2 stops22h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,982
Tue 11/1117:00IAD - SYD
2 stops34h 45mAlaska Airlines
Fri 5/1221:40SYD - IAD
2 stops35h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,096
Sun 8/617:20IAD - SYD
1 stop24h 00mAir Canada
Mon 30/609:20SYD - IAD
1 stop20h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 21/2$2,173
Fri 21/315:00IAD - SYD
2 stops37h 05mTurkish Airlines
Fri 28/321:00SYD - IAD
2 stops38h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,289

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Dulles Intl

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 13/8

13:56-06:55

2 stops26h 59m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/8

12:10-22:41

1 stop24h 31m

$1,312

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/3

17:20-06:35

1 stop22h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/3

11:50-22:14

1 stop25h 24m

$1,420

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 13/4

15:05-06:35

2 stops25h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/4

09:25-23:26

2 stops28h 01m

$1,452

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/8

16:00-10:35

2 stops28h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 24/8

09:55-00:24

2 stops28h 29m

$1,874

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 16/8

17:35-11:45

2 stops28h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/8

13:45-22:41

2 stops22h 56m

$1,982

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/6

17:20-07:20

1 stop24h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/6

09:20-16:17

1 stop20h 57m

$2,173

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/7

17:00-06:35

1 stop23h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/8

17:35-05:55

2 stops26h 20m

$2,240

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 21/3

15:00-19:05

2 stops37h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/3

21:00-20:30

2 stops38h 30m

$2,289

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 28/4

12:15-19:15

1 stop41h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 4/5

20:55-10:05

1 stop27h 10m

$2,419

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 24/6

08:45-06:55

1 stop32h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/7

10:20-00:45

1 stop28h 25m

$2,441

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Travel insights for flights from Dulles Intl to Sydney

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dulles Intl to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 IAD to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 February 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

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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 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and Alaska Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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.

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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.

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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.

8.0
Very Good

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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.

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    If you book a flight to Sydney from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, 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. Dulles Intl to Kingsford Smith per day from 2 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $1,312, American Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,420 and $1,452, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney are American Airlines ($613), Qantas Airways ($702), and Air Canada ($1,261).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Sydney?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to Sydney?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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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