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$505+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Australia

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WAS — SYD
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Australia

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$988
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$554
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$931
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Australia
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($325 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/312:02 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops32h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/71:40 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops34h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$891
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Sun 11/305:16 pmIAD - BNE
1 stop22h 14mQantas Airways
Wed 12/109:45 amBNE - IAD
1 stop21h 21mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/17$907
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/305:14 pmDCA - BNE
1 stop22h 16mQantas Airways
Wed 12/109:45 amBNE - DCA
1 stop21h 34mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/17$918
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Sun 11/911:54 amDCA - BNE
1 stop27h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/239:45 amBNE - DCA
1 stop28h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$954
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Mon 12/810:48 amIAD - BNE
2 stops28h 42mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/259:45 amBNE - IAD
2 stops24h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$958
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Sat 5/312:02 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops31h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/71:45 pmSYD - IAD
2 stops34h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$988
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Thu 5/1512:51 pmBWI - MEL
3 stops32h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/2212:55 pmMEL - BWI
3 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,030
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Thu 5/111:12 amBWI - SYD
2 stops35h 03mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/156:15 amSYD - BWI
2 stops30h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,057
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Sat 11/15:31 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops27h 14mQantas Airways
Tue 11/117:05 amSYD - IAD
2 stops25h 07mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,101
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Sat 11/15:15 pmDCA - SYD
2 stops27h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 11/116:05 amSYD - DCA
2 stops26h 23mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,101
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Sat 10/187:17 pmDCA - SYD
2 stops35h 53mFiji Airways
Sat 11/16:00 amSYD - DCA
2 stops32h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,161
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Mon 8/113:00 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops27h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/2011:50 amSYD - IAD
2 stops26h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/17$1,206

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/31

2:02 pm-11:45 am

2 stops31h 43m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/7

1:45 pm-10:09 am

2 stops34h 24m

$988

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/15

12:51 pm-11:30 am

3 stops32h 39m

Melbourne

Thu 5/22

12:55 pm-6:10 am

3 stops31h 15m

$1,030

BaltimoreSydney

BWI - SYD

BWISYD

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/1

11:12 am-12:15 pm

2 stops35h 03m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/15

6:15 am-10:48 pm

2 stops30h 33m

$1,057

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/11

3:00 pm-8:45 am

2 stops27h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/20

11:50 am-12:30 am

2 stops26h 40m

$1,206

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/10

7:07 pm-11:45 am

2 stops26h 38m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/20

1:15 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops23h 49m

$1,268

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/26

12:15 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/9

8:55 pm-10:05 am

1 stop27h 10m

$1,282

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/22

8:29 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops33h 16m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/12

9:40 pm-3:59 pm

2 stops32h 19m

$1,309

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/17

5:55 pm-10:50 am

2 stops26h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 9/24

8:35 am-12:30 am

2 stops29h 55m

$1,320

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 7/6

6:00 am-8:45 am

2 stops36h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/19

6:20 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops41h 55m

$1,325

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

DCA - BNE

DCABNE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/8

6:59 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops37h 51m

Brisbane

Sat 5/17

11:45 am-11:04 pm

2 stops25h 19m

$1,329

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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 $1,046). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). 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 April 17, 2025.

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

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

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 April 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Australia, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, Korean Air and ANA. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

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.
8.3
Very good

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

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 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 $1,046). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). 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$600Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$678Average$1,339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$848Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$1,036Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,159Average$1,715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,277Average$1,840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
ANACheapest$1,493Average$1,847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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