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$499+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Australia

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WAS — SYD
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/205:30 pmDCA - SYD
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/2711:50 amSYD - DCA
1 stop20h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$952
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/58:40 amDCA - SYD
1 stop30h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/1411:50 amSYD - DCA
1 stop25h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$963
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/59:10 amIAD - SYD
2 stops29h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/279:25 pmSYD - IAD
2 stops27h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$968
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Sat 12/74:44 pmIAD - SYD
1 stop24h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/159:25 pmSYD - IAD
1 stop40h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$984
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/235:30 pmDCA - SYD
1 stop23h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 11/2711:50 amSYD - DCA
1 stop20h 38mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/20$1,087
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Tue 11/268:30 amIAD - AVV
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/126:00 amAVV - IAD
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,111
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Tue 12/35:09 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops37h 16mQantas Airways
Tue 12/105:25 pmSYD - IAD
1 stop38h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/20$1,172
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Tue 11/268:30 amIAD - MEL
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/127:00 amMEL - IAD
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,187
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Tue 12/316:21 amIAD - BNE
2 stops31h 39mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/1010:00 pmBNE - IAD
2 stops25h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,226
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Thu 12/265:30 pmDCA - MEL
1 stop24h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/1312:00 pmMEL - DCA
1 stop24h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,249
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Sun 12/87:35 amBWI - SYD
3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/124:00 pmSYD - BWI
3 stops34h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,249
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Thu 12/261:53 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops27h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/1312:00 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops23h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,254

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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Washington, D.C.Brisbane

DCA - BNE

DCABNE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/5

2:59 pm-6:15 am

1 stop24h 16m

Brisbane

Sat 2/22

9:40 am-9:00 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$711

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

IAD - BNE

IADBNE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/5

5:04 pm-6:15 am

1 stop22h 11m

Brisbane

Sat 2/22

9:40 am-4:12 pm

1 stop21h 32m

$711

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

DCA - BNE

DCABNE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/23

2:35 pm-6:15 am

2 stops24h 40m

Brisbane

Wed 3/5

9:40 am-1:47 pm

1 stop19h 07m

$716

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

IAD - BNE

IADBNE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/23

5:03 pm-6:15 am

1 stop22h 12m

Brisbane

Wed 3/5

9:40 am-4:56 pm

2 stops22h 16m

$716

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/2

6:10 am-6:35 am

1 stop32h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/23

9:25 pm-8:42 am

2 stops27h 17m

$912

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/11

2:28 pm-6:35 am

2 stops24h 07m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/23

11:50 am-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$912

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/8

5:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/26

7:30 am-1:47 pm

2 stops22h 17m

$922

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/15

5:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/25

9:25 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop34h 50m

$928

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/7

4:44 pm-9:00 am

1 stop24h 16m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/15

9:25 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop40h 18m

$984

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/5

5:04 pm-10:20 am

2 stops25h 16m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/5

7:30 am-4:12 pm

2 stops24h 42m

$1,006

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia (average of $1,062). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,318). 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 WAS to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Australia, 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 Australia by month

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 2.0 - 5.1 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated November 21, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Australia, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Delta and Air New Zealand. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

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9.0

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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7.7

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8.7

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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.

8.7
Very good
68 reviews
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

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8.7

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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
1,025 reviews
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

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8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

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
833 reviews
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

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
1,460 reviews
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

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
3,485 reviews
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

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 Washington, D.C. to Australia one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia are Qantas Airways ($515), American Airlines ($603), and Delta ($649).

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia (average of $1,062). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,318). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$461Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$677Average$1,800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$852Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$855Average$1,362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$973Average$1,739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,277Average$1,649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,504Average$1,823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,506Average$2,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
ANACheapest$1,667Average$1,862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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