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Cheap flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. from $645

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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WAS
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Australia (AU0) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,607

One-way from

$645
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 29/1-11/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 34m total
  • Australia to Washington, D.C.
30/1
  • 30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 58m total
  • Australia to Washington, D.C.

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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 19 December 2024.

Mon 30/1211:20SYD - IAD
2 stops23h 44mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/117:55IAD - SYD
1 stop23h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/12$2,651
Mon 30/1212:10SYD - DCA
1 stop20h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/117:59DCA - SYD
1 stop23h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/12$2,651
Wed 25/1211:20SYD - BWI
2 stops36h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/117:30BWI - SYD
2 stops47h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/12$2,651
Tue 24/1210:45BNE - IAD
2 stops44h 13mAir Canada
Fri 10/115:55IAD - BNE
2 stops49h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 19/12$2,659
Fri 20/1211:20SYD - IAD
3 stops43h 53mAir Canada
Fri 27/1217:17IAD - SYD
2 stops48h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 18/12$2,669
Tue 24/1211:30MEL - IAD
2 stops23h 34mUnited Airlines
Thu 23/112:51IAD - MEL
2 stops28h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/12$2,702
Tue 24/1211:40BNE - IAD
1 stop19h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/108:25IAD - BNE
2 stops32h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/12$2,948
Wed 25/1211:50SYD - BWI
1 stop28h 09mVirgin Australia
Tue 7/115:55BWI - SYD
1 stop23h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/12$2,983
Mon 23/1216:00SYD - DCA
2 stops34h 19mAir Canada
Mon 30/1220:40DCA - SYD
2 stops42h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 18/12$2,988
Wed 25/1212:10SYD - IAD
1 stop20h 05mVirgin Australia
Tue 7/117:45IAD - SYD
1 stop23h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/12$2,989
Tue 24/1211:40BNE - IAD
1 stop19h 35mVirgin Australia
Fri 10/118:00IAD - BNE
1 stop22h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/12$3,278
Mon 23/1222:45PER - IAD
1 stop30h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 21/120:05IAD - PER
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/12$3,380

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

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 19 December 2024.

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MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Wed 29/1

07:30-20:59

2 stops29h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/2

09:00-12:05

2 stops35h 05m

$1,607

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Wed 29/1

16:50-20:59

2 stops44h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/2

09:00-07:35

1 stop30h 35m

$1,719

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/3

10:20-12:20

2 stops41h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 13/5

12:55-07:20

2 stops52h 25m

$1,740

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/3

10:20-11:38

2 stops40h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 13/5

17:30-07:20

1 stop23h 50m

$1,746

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Thu 23/1

10:45-15:13

2 stops43h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 29/1

15:55-08:40

2 stops49h 45m

$1,748

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sun 26/1

20:15-07:08

2 stops50h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 15/2

16:35-15:45

2 stops55h 10m

$1,959

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/3

06:05-13:44

2 stops22h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 13/5

08:20-07:05

1 stop32h 45m

$2,013

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Thu 20/3

08:40-10:50

1 stop40h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 27/3

12:50-06:15

1 stop27h 25m

$2,042

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

21:00-21:23

3 stops40h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 25/3

12:37-12:35

3 stops32h 58m

$2,061

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

17:10-15:55

1 stop38h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 25/3

21:05-23:45

1 stop35h 40m

$2,107

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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 19 December 2024.

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 19 December 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Canada, Air China and United 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.
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

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.

8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

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.

8.4
Very Good
1,021 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

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.

8.4
Very Good
842 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

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.

8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

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.

8.1
Very Good
191 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

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.

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

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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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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$892Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,348Average$2,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,398Average$2,558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,423Average$2,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,486Average$2,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,524Average$2,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,618Average$2,831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Korean AirCheapest$1,818Average$1,911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,876Average$2,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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ANACheapest$1,952Average$2,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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