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Flights to Washington, D.C. in 2025

Find the latest flights to Washington, D.C. 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 January 2025.

Return from

$1,364

One-way from

$788

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,117
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 17/3-7/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 14m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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8/3
  • 8/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 26m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($326 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($97 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 January 2025.

Thu 23/111:15SYD - DCA
1 stop25h 44mQantas Airways
Tue 11/217:30DCA - SYD
1 stop23h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,192
Wed 22/106:20SYD - DCA
2 stops54h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/208:00DCA - SYD
1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,375
Tue 11/306:05SYD - IAD
2 stops25h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 20/311:46IAD - SYD
2 stops31h 04mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,532
Thu 6/314:00SYD - BWI
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/311:12BWI - SYD
2 stops34h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,683
Thu 23/106:20SYD - IAD
2 stops25h 54mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/217:24IAD - SYD
2 stops24h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,716
Tue 18/310:20SYD - IAD
2 stops50h 03mAir Canada
Mon 7/415:55IAD - SYD
2 stops49h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 20/1$1,870
Tue 18/310:20SYD - DCA
2 stops46h 47mAir Canada
Mon 7/411:00DCA - SYD
2 stops30h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 20/1$1,878
Mon 10/220:40SYD - IAD
1 stop33h 30mAir China
Tue 25/216:35IAD - SYD
2 stops54h 55mAir China
Deal found 20/1$1,920
Tue 11/211:15SYD - DCA
1 stop20h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 26/217:30DCA - SYD
1 stop23h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,970
Mon 10/211:15SYD - BWI
2 stops24h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 25/215:15BWI - SYD
2 stops25h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,970
Wed 22/111:20SYD - IAD
1 stop25h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/217:45IAD - SYD
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,992
Mon 17/311:50SYD - DCA
1 stop23h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/417:59DCA - SYD
1 stop22h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,994

Find flights to Washington, D.C. within your budget

Locate flights to Washington, D.C. that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 21 January 2025.

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Price

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/3

06:05-13:44

2 stops22h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/4

17:30-07:05

1 stop23h 35m

$1,364

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/3

06:05-16:20

2 stops25h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 20/3

11:46-09:50

2 stops31h 04m

$1,532

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

14:00-09:15

3 stops35h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 13/3

11:12-13:00

2 stops34h 48m

$1,683

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/2

20:40-14:10

1 stop33h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 26/2

22:20-15:30

2 stops73h 10m

$1,724

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/3

10:20-21:23

2 stops50h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/4

15:55-07:20

2 stops49h 25m

$1,870

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/3

10:20-18:07

2 stops46h 47m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/4

11:00-07:20

2 stops30h 20m

$1,878

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/2

20:40-14:10

1 stop33h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 25/2

16:35-15:30

2 stops54h 55m

$1,920

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/2

11:15-15:56

1 stop20h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 25/2

17:30-09:00

1 stop23h 30m

$1,970

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/2

11:15-19:57

2 stops24h 42m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 24/2

15:15-09:00

2 stops25h 45m

$1,970

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/2

12:10-19:12

2 stops23h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 26/2

14:20-06:20

1 stop24h 00m

$1,994

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

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Travel insights for flights to Washington, D.C.

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

When is the best time to book a flight to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Booking 17 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Washington, D.C.?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. takes 21 hours 52 minutes. Flights to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Washington, D.C. 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 most popular airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. are Air Canada, United Airlines and Virgin Australia.

Air Canada

Air Canada

From $849

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $961

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

From $1,239

ANA

ANA

From $1,222

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. are American Airlines, Air Canada and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated 21 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Australia, Delta and Qantas Airways to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

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.

Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

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.

Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,039 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

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.

ANA
8.4
Very Good
852 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

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.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,449 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

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.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
466 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

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.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.?

    Baltimore/Washington is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Baltimore/Washington typically cost $132, while return flights cost around $304.

  • How much is a return flight to Washington, D.C.?

    A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around $209, however they can be found for as little as $208.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Washington, D.C. depart from?

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

  • Does Baltimore/Washington have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Baltimore/Washington can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Baltimore/Washington?

    Yes. Baltimore/Washington has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Charming 1 BDApt - Minutes from BWI Airport, close to Ft. Meade and Baltimore is the closest property to Baltimore/Washington (1.6 km away from Baltimore/Washington).

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