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Cheap flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. from $682

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WAS
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
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 22 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,134

One-way from

$682
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 10/3-25/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 44m total
  • Australia to Washington, D.C.
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 8/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 34m total
  • Australia to Washington, D.C.

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 22 January 2025.

Mon 10/308:05BNE - IAD
1 stop22h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 25/307:31IAD - BNE
1 stop31h 29mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/1$1,134
Thu 23/111:15SYD - DCA
1 stop25h 44mQantas Airways
Tue 11/217:30DCA - SYD
1 stop23h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,189
Sat 22/306:05SYD - IAD
2 stops25h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 9/407:31IAD - SYD
1 stop33h 34mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/1$1,389
Wed 19/318:25MEL - DCA
2 stops34h 19mQantas Airways
Sat 29/308:15DCA - MEL
2 stops36h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/1$1,552
Sat 1/313:45MEL - BWI
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/311:12BWI - MEL
2 stops34h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,590
Thu 6/321:25MEL - IAD
2 stops40h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 19/317:20IAD - MEL
2 stops27h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/1$1,606
Thu 20/308:05BNE - IAD
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/307:31IAD - BNE
1 stop31h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,645
Thu 27/314:00SYD - IAD
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/407:31IAD - SYD
1 stop32h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,666
Thu 6/306:20SYD - DCA
2 stops23h 24mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/317:18DCA - SYD
2 stops28h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,738
Mon 10/310:45BNE - IAD
2 stops38h 46mAir Canada
Tue 25/322:15IAD - BNE
2 stops43h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 21/1$1,742
Thu 20/308:05BNE - IAD
2 stops29h 53mAmerican Airlines
Thu 27/313:52IAD - BNE
2 stops25h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,832
Sat 8/314:30SYD - BWI
3 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/311:12BWI - SYD
2 stops34h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,853

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 22 January 2025.

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BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Mon 10/3

08:05-16:20

1 stop22h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 25/3

07:31-05:00

1 stop31h 29m

$1,134

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

06:05-13:44

2 stops23h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 24/3

17:35-09:00

1 stop24h 25m

$1,366

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/3

06:05-16:20

2 stops25h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/4

07:31-07:05

1 stop33h 34m

$1,389

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

18:25-13:44

2 stops34h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 29/3

08:15-11:35

2 stops36h 20m

$1,552

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Sat 1/3

13:45-09:05

3 stops35h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 15/3

11:12-12:15

2 stops34h 03m

$1,590

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Thu 20/3

08:05-16:20

1 stop22h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 27/3

07:31-05:00

1 stop31h 29m

$1,645

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/3

14:00-05:40

2 stops30h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/4

07:31-06:35

1 stop32h 04m

$1,666

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Mon 10/3

10:45-11:31

2 stops38h 46m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 25/3

22:15-07:40

2 stops43h 25m

$1,742

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Thu 20/3

08:05-23:58

2 stops29h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 27/3

13:52-05:00

2 stops25h 08m

$1,832

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

11:20-12:20

3 stops41h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 24/3

11:10-08:35

2 stops30h 25m

$1,904

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

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

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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 22 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Air Canada 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.
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

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.

8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

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.

8.5
Very Good
1,039 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

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.

8.4
Very Good
852 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

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.

8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

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.

8.3
Very Good
466 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

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.

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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 ($682), Air China ($1,056), and Qatar Airways ($1,325).

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United AirlinesCheapest$536Average$2,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$656Average$2,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$899Average$1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,630Average$2,882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Korean AirCheapest$1,833Average$1,926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,891Average$2,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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ANACheapest$1,956Average$2,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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