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Cheap flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. from $765

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WAS
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Washington, D.C.

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Washington, D.C. flight deals. Data was last updated 31 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,614

One-way from

$765

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,770
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 26/8-23/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 66h 50m total
  • Australia to Washington, D.C.
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15/5
  • 15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 38m total
  • Australia to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($412 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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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Australia to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 March 2025.

Tue 26/809:20SYD - IAD
1 stop35h 25mAir Canada
Tue 23/909:55IAD - SYD
2 stops31h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 29/3$1,614
Tue 7/1010:20SYD - DCA
2 stops40h 48mAir Canada
Tue 11/1106:00DCA - SYD
2 stops59h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 29/3$1,651
Tue 21/1010:20BNE - IAD
2 stops24h 41mAir Canada
Sun 26/1016:35IAD - BNE
2 stops25h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 30/3$1,741
Tue 2/910:20BNE - DCA
2 stops24h 46mAir Canada
Wed 17/909:40DCA - BNE
2 stops31h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 31/3$1,743
Sat 14/620:45BNE - DCA
3 stops36h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/609:40DCA - BNE
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,786
Wed 14/513:15SYD - BWI
3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/514:59BWI - SYD
3 stops30h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,787
Fri 23/509:20SYD - IAD
3 stops39h 54mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/514:53IAD - SYD
2 stops26h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,978
Sat 27/918:00MEL - IAD
3 stops53h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1014:20IAD - MEL
3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$2,075
Tue 7/1021:45SYD - IAD
1 stop27h 20mANA
Tue 11/1111:05IAD - SYD
1 stop41h 10mANA
Deal found 29/3$2,107
Sun 24/809:15MEL - IAD
2 stops44h 44mSingapore Airlines
Fri 12/920:07IAD - MEL
2 stops48h 53mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/3$2,112
Mon 28/408:55SYD - DCA
2 stops49h 58mJapan Airlines
Mon 5/517:49DCA - SYD
2 stops46h 31mJapan Airlines
Deal found 30/3$2,113
Wed 23/707:25MEL - DCA
2 stops45h 09mJapan Airlines
Fri 1/822:09DCA - MEL
2 stops41h 36mJapan Airlines
Deal found 30/3$2,123

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Australia

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/6

09:20-12:01

2 stops40h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 15/6

12:55-07:20

2 stops52h 25m

$1,668

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/5

09:20-21:08

2 stops49h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 29/5

08:18-07:20

2 stops33h 02m

$1,740

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - DCA

BNEDCA

Brisbane

Tue 2/9

10:20-21:06

2 stops24h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 17/9

09:40-07:05

2 stops31h 25m

$1,743

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Tue 10/6

10:20-11:29

2 stops39h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 16/6

12:40-07:05

2 stops28h 25m

$1,756

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - DCA

BNEDCA

Brisbane

Sat 14/6

20:45-19:43

3 stops36h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 21/6

09:40-07:05

2 stops31h 25m

$1,786

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/5

13:15-06:10

3 stops30h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 21/5

14:59-11:45

3 stops30h 46m

$1,787

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/5

09:20-11:14

3 stops39h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 29/5

14:53-07:20

2 stops26h 27m

$1,978

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sun 24/8

09:15-15:59

2 stops44h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 12/9

20:07-11:00

2 stops48h 53m

$2,112

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/4

08:55-20:53

2 stops49h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/5

17:49-06:20

2 stops46h 31m

$2,113

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Wed 23/7

07:25-14:34

2 stops45h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/8

22:09-05:45

2 stops41h 36m

$2,123

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 March 2025.

When flying from Australia to Washington, D.C., the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 inches 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 31 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Australia to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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
1,051 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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
831 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
440 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. are Air China ($1,069), Japan Airlines ($1,248), and Air Canada ($1,309).

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Washington, D.C.?

    The most popular route from Australia to Washington, D.C. is Melbourne - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You may also consider Melbourne - Baltimore/Washington or Melbourne - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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United AirlinesCheapest$533Average$2,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$652Average$2,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$893Average$1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,096Average$2,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,347Average$2,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,416Average$2,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,620Average$2,853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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ANACheapest$1,865Average$2,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,879Average$2,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$2,402Average$2,798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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