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Cheap flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. from $669

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 27/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WAS
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
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 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,138

One-way from

$669

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,516
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 10/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • Australia to Washington, D.C.
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 27/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 15m total
  • Australia to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($410 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($96 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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

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 20 February 2025.

Mon 10/308:05BNE - IAD
1 stop22h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 20/317:20IAD - BNE
1 stop22h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,138
Mon 10/322:00BNE - IAD
2 stops26h 57mAmerican Airlines
Thu 20/306:18IAD - BNE
1 stop33h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,159
Mon 10/311:15SYD - IAD
2 stops25h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 31/309:20IAD - SYD
2 stops31h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,221
Mon 10/311:15SYD - DCA
2 stops22h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 31/308:15DCA - SYD
1 stop32h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,221
Sun 2/306:05SYD - DCA
2 stops23h 42mBritish Airways
Sat 15/317:54DCA - SYD
2 stops24h 06mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,262
Wed 26/222:00BNE - DCA
1 stop37h 59mQantas Airways
Sat 12/417:30DCA - BNE
2 stops35h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,365
Sun 9/306:05SYD - DCA
2 stops31h 54mQantas Airways
Sun 30/308:15DCA - SYD
1 stop32h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,379
Sun 9/306:05SYD - IAD
2 stops25h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 1/407:31IAD - SYD
1 stop32h 04mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,380
Sat 1/322:00BNE - DCA
2 stops27h 48mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/411:54DCA - BNE
2 stops27h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,469
Thu 20/310:40BNE - BWI
2 stops26h 47mUnited Airlines
Thu 27/306:15BWI - BNE
1 stop34h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,566
Wed 26/316:50MEL - IAD
2 stops51h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/407:31IAD - MEL
1 stop32h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2$1,604
Sat 22/317:25MEL - DCA
2 stops46h 25mQantas Airways
Wed 2/408:15DCA - MEL
2 stops35h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/2$1,632

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

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Australia

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Mon 10/3

08:05-16:20

1 stop22h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 20/3

17:20-05:30

1 stop22h 10m

$1,138

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Mon 10/3

22:00-10:57

2 stops26h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 20/3

06:18-05:30

1 stop33h 12m

$1,159

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/3

11:15-22:14

2 stops25h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 31/3

09:20-08:05

2 stops31h 45m

$1,221

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/3

11:15-18:52

2 stops22h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 31/3

08:15-08:05

1 stop32h 50m

$1,221

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

06:05-13:47

2 stops23h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 15/3

17:54-09:00

2 stops24h 06m

$1,262

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/3

06:05-21:59

2 stops31h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 30/3

08:15-08:05

1 stop32h 50m

$1,379

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/3

06:05-15:20

2 stops25h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/4

07:31-06:35

1 stop32h 04m

$1,380

BrisbaneBaltimore

BNE - BWI

BNEBWI

Brisbane

Thu 20/3

10:40-06:53

1 stop34h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 27/3

06:15-06:30

1 stop34h 15m

$1,566

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - DCA

BNEDCA

Brisbane

Sun 23/2

22:00-20:53

1 stop37h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 25/2

15:12-06:15

2 stops24h 03m

$1,571

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Wed 26/3

16:50-05:40

2 stops51h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/4

07:31-06:40

1 stop32h 09m

$1,604

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Travel insights for flights from Australia to Washington, D.C.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,013). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,608). 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 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 20 February 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 20 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Korean Air and ANA 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.

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

8.4
Very Good

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

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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 Qantas Airways ($669), American Airlines ($726), and United Airlines ($1,011).

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,013). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,608). 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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United AirlinesCheapest$527Average$2,504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$884Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Korean AirCheapest$1,803Average$1,874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,860Average$2,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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