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Cheap flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. from $708

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 23/1. 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

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or March, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) 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

$1,570

One-way from

$708

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,631
6/2-21/2
  • 6/2-21/2
  • 6 total stops
  • 65h 17m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
23/1
  • 23/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 34m total
  • Sydney to Washington, D.C.
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Fri 20/1211:20SYD - DCA
3 stops43h 59mAir Canada
Tue 31/1206:59DCA - SYD
2 stops31h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 17/12$2,648
Wed 18/1211:20SYD - IAD
3 stops43h 53mAir Canada
Wed 8/115:55IAD - SYD
2 stops47h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 16/12$2,710
Mon 23/1212:10SYD - IAD
1 stop20h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 30/1212:50IAD - SYD
2 stops28h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$3,313
Fri 20/1211:50SYD - DCA
1 stop22h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/212:45DCA - SYD
1 stop26h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$3,388
Fri 20/1211:20SYD - BWI
1 stop21h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/215:55BWI - SYD
1 stop23h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$3,388
Sat 21/1212:10SYD - IAD
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/117:24IAD - SYD
2 stops28h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$3,407
Fri 20/1211:05SYD - BWI
2 stops25h 02mDelta
Tue 31/1212:30BWI - SYD
2 stops26h 20mDelta
Deal found 17/12$3,413
Thu 19/1210:25SYD - IAD
1 stop36h 25mAir India
Tue 7/110:00IAD - SYD
1 stop30h 10mAir India
Deal found 16/12$3,621
Thu 19/1207:05SYD - DCA
3 stops29h 43mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/108:00DCA - SYD
3 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$3,632
Sat 21/1214:30SYD - BWI
2 stops24h 13mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/110:37BWI - SYD
3 stops30h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$3,645
Wed 18/1212:10SYD - IAD
1 stop25h 01mVirgin Australia
Tue 7/114:19IAD - SYD
1 stop26h 46mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/12$3,656
Thu 19/1212:10SYD - DCA
1 stop20h 42mVirgin Australia
Tue 7/117:59DCA - SYD
1 stop44h 21mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/12$3,656

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

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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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SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/2

14:00-05:00

3 stops31h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 21/2

10:13-12:30

3 stops34h 17m

$1,570

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/2

11:20-21:23

2 stops26h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 27/2

15:55-09:35

2 stops49h 40m

$1,810

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/3

10:20-21:00

2 stops25h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 15/3

06:00-08:35

3 stops35h 35m

$1,896

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/4

11:20-18:49

2 stops22h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 15/4

17:30-07:00

1 stop23h 30m

$2,218

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/4

11:20-19:01

2 stops22h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 15/4

17:59-06:55

1 stop22h 56m

$2,218

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/4

11:20-17:36

1 stop21h 16m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 15/4

18:34-06:55

1 stop22h 21m

$2,218

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/2

21:40-15:55

1 stop34h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 27/2

20:05-18:50

1 stop30h 45m

$2,275

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/2

14:15-21:42

2 stops23h 27m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 21/2

14:01-08:35

2 stops26h 34m

$2,315

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/4

08:15-23:27

2 stops29h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/5

09:50-06:10

2 stops30h 20m

$2,318

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/4

09:25-16:14

1 stop20h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/5

17:25-06:35

1 stop23h 10m

$2,384

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

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

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney 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 13 December 2024.

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,013). Flying from Sydney 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 SYD to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Washington, D.C. in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 9% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney 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.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sydney to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, Air Canada and Virgin Australia. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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
839 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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
3,412 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Sydney, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 7.5 km from the centre of Sydney. There are 0 flights from Kingsford Smith to Washington, D.C. per day from 7 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air Canada ($1,810), Qantas Airways ($2,035), and United Airlines ($2,218) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Air Canada is currently priced 12% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $746 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qantas Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air China and Japan Airlines, with prices starting from $1,145 and $1,295, respectively.

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,013). Flying from Sydney 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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Air CanadaCheapest$1,349Average$1,948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,526Average$2,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,729Average$2,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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ANACheapest$1,952Average$2,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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