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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 11 April 2025.

Return from

$1,879

One-way from

$1,049

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,144
29/4-5/5
  • 29/4-5/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 94h 45m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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25/4
  • 25/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 55m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($401 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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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 11 April 2025.

Tue 29/419:40SYD - IAD
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/517:45IAD - SYD
2 stops55h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4$1,879
Tue 12/809:55SYD - IAD
2 stops33h 23mAir New Zealand
Mon 25/817:20IAD - SYD
2 stops25h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/4$1,920
Mon 26/508:45SYD - BWI
2 stops34h 49mAir New Zealand
Mon 2/606:51BWI - SYD
2 stops35h 54mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/4$1,955
Wed 8/1012:50SYD - IAD
1 stop36h 15mANA
Thu 23/1012:15IAD - SYD
1 stop41h 00mANA
Deal found 10/4$2,057
Tue 7/1010:20SYD - IAD
2 stops42h 11mAir Canada
Wed 22/1009:55IAD - SYD
2 stops55h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 10/4$2,099
Thu 1/521:40SYD - DCA
2 stops39h 19mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 30/506:09DCA - SYD
2 stops47h 36mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 10/4$2,115
Mon 26/513:15SYD - BWI
3 stops35h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/616:21BWI - SYD
3 stops29h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$2,120
Thu 10/719:40SYD - IAD
1 stop37h 50mAir China
Tue 22/723:00IAD - SYD
1 stop49h 50mAir China
Deal found 10/4$2,130
Tue 26/811:00SYD - IAD
2 stops42h 59mSingapore Airlines
Tue 23/920:07IAD - SYD
2 stops43h 48mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/4$2,154
Wed 11/609:30SYD - IAD
2 stops23h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/614:53IAD - SYD
2 stops26h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/4$2,188
Wed 11/610:20SYD - BWI
2 stops25h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/611:19BWI - SYD
2 stops29h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/4$2,188
Tue 24/610:20SYD - DCA
1 stop20h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 15/715:30DCA - SYD
2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/4$2,193

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/4

19:40-21:20

2 stops39h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/5

17:45-14:50

2 stops55h 05m

$1,879

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/5

08:45-05:34

2 stops34h 49m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/6

06:51-08:45

2 stops35h 54m

$1,955

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/6

09:20-11:29

2 stops40h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 22/6

17:12-07:20

2 stops48h 08m

$2,099

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

21:40-22:59

2 stops39h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 30/5

06:09-19:45

2 stops47h 36m

$2,115

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/5

13:15-11:04

3 stops35h 49m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/6

16:21-11:45

3 stops29h 24m

$2,120

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/7

19:40-19:30

1 stop37h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 22/7

23:00-14:50

1 stop49h 50m

$2,130

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/6

10:20-18:52

1 stop22h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 25/6

15:35-07:00

2 stops25h 25m

$2,188

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/6

10:20-05:34

1 stop33h 14m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 25/6

18:05-07:00

1 stop22h 55m

$2,188

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/6

10:20-16:57

1 stop20h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 15/7

15:30-07:00

2 stops25h 30m

$2,193

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/6

09:25-23:19

2 stops27h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 29/6

15:12-06:35

2 stops25h 23m

$2,210

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Washington, D.C.

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 4 April 2025.

Booking 42 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 20 hours 34 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 United Airlines, Air Canada and Virgin Australia.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $1,157

Air Canada

Air Canada

From $848

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

From $1,235

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $740

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

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

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 11 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, Korean Air and Japan Airlines 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

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

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

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,060 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

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.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
835 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

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.

FAQs about flying to Washington, D.C.

  • 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.?

    Washington, D.C. Reagan-National is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National typically cost $73, while return flights cost around $77.

  • 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 3 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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