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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney from $827

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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SYD
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,035

One-way from

$827

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,468
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 5/7-27/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 80h 39m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Sydney
28/5
  • 28/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 25m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($779 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($102 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 15 April 2025.

Sat 1/1117:31IAD - SYD
2 stops27h 14mQantas Airways
Sat 15/1107:30SYD - IAD
2 stops24h 42mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,748
Wed 13/812:15IAD - SYD
1 stop41h 00mANA
Tue 16/911:50SYD - IAD
1 stop36h 15mANA
Deal found 13/4$2,027
Sat 5/722:16IAD - SYD
2 stops44h 29mAir New Zealand
Sun 27/709:55SYD - IAD
2 stops36h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$2,035
Tue 21/1017:31IAD - SYD
2 stops28h 14mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1114:00SYD - IAD
2 stops24h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,043
Wed 3/920:29IAD - SYD
2 stops33h 16mAlaska Airlines
Fri 19/921:40SYD - IAD
2 stops32h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,144
Tue 29/421:40IAD - SYD
2 stops31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 13/520:55SYD - IAD
2 stops36h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/4$2,264
Tue 14/1009:55IAD - SYD
3 stops31h 25mAir Canada
Sat 18/1010:20SYD - IAD
2 stops25h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 14/4$2,315
Sat 21/608:10IAD - SYD
2 stops37h 35mFiji Airways
Sat 28/616:20SYD - IAD
2 stops52h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/4$2,438
Sun 29/617:53IAD - SYD
1 stop23h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 20/710:20SYD - IAD
1 stop25h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/4$2,457

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney that are best for you.

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Dulles Intl

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Price

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/7

22:16-08:45

2 stops44h 29m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/7

09:55-08:05

2 stops36h 10m

$2,035

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 29/4

13:30-19:00

2 stops39h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/5

20:55-11:45

2 stops52h 50m

$2,264

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/5

18:59-19:45

2 stops34h 46m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/5

21:40-18:25

2 stops34h 45m

$2,269

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 31/5

22:11-11:45

3 stops47h 34m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/6

13:45-11:43

3 stops35h 58m

$2,351

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/6

08:10-12:15

2 stops38h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/6

06:00-06:50

2 stops38h 50m

$2,415

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/6

17:45-07:00

1 stop23h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/6

10:20-16:23

1 stop20h 03m

$2,445

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 14/7

15:00-06:35

2 stops25h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/8

09:25-23:53

2 stops28h 28m

$2,483

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 27/6

11:40-07:30

2 stops29h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/7

09:10-19:36

2 stops24h 26m

$2,508

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/5

17:07-06:55

1 stop23h 48m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/5

10:25-16:17

1 stop19h 52m

$2,518

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 15/5

09:45-07:20

3 stops31h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/5

09:20-07:54

2 stops36h 34m

$2,535

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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Sydney

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney

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 11 April 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 15 April 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

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 15 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and Fiji Airways 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.

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

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.

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

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.
8.3
Very Good

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

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.

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

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

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

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.

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

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 $2,035, Air New Zealand will fly you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sydney and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,264 and $2,269, respectively. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 1% 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 Air China ($1,040), Alaska Airlines ($1,222), and ANA ($1,268).

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

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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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