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$482+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Australia

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WAS — SYD
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$911
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$482
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,020
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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 ($317 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 5/118:15 amDCA - BNE
1 stop31h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/188:05 pmBNE - DCA
1 stop38h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$911
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sat 8/211:49 amIAD - BNE
2 stops27h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/178:05 pmBNE - IAD
2 stops26h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$924
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 9/911:30 amIAD - BNE
2 stops27h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 9/238:45 amBNE - IAD
2 stops27h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/27$935
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/239:55 amIAD - SYD
2 stops31h 25mAir Canada
Wed 10/810:20 amSYD - IAD
2 stops25h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 3/26$1,036
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/46:00 amDCA - SYD
2 stops35h 20mAir Canada
Sun 5/189:20 amSYD - DCA
2 stops38h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$1,037
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Fri 11/148:40 amDCA - SYD
2 stops33h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 12/79:35 pmSYD - DCA
2 stops41h 32mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/28$1,103
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Fri 11/145:16 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops26h 29mQantas Airways
Sun 12/77:05 amSYD - IAD
2 stops25h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/28$1,106
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Tue 9/28:25 amIAD - MEL
2 stops38h 55mAir Canada
Tue 9/238:30 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops48h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$1,194
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Tue 8/127:30 pmDCA - BNE
2 stops24h 55mFiji Airways
Tue 8/1911:35 amBNE - DCA
2 stops25h 26mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,212
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Tue 5/66:59 pmDCA - MEL
2 stops34h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/107:30 amMEL - DCA
2 stops29h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,215
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Tue 8/127:30 pmDCA - SYD
2 stops26h 15mFiji Airways
Tue 8/196:00 amSYD - DCA
2 stops31h 01mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,222
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Sat 11/85:16 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops26h 04mQantas Airways
Sat 11/226:05 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops44h 13mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,226

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Washington, D.C.Brisbane

DCA - BNE

DCABNE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/11

8:15 am-5:25 am

1 stop31h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 5/18

8:05 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop38h 47m

$911

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

IAD - BNE

IADBNE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/2

11:49 am-5:25 am

2 stops27h 36m

Brisbane

Sun 8/17

8:05 pm-8:44 am

2 stops26h 39m

$924

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

IAD - BNE

IADBNE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/9

11:30 am-5:25 am

2 stops27h 55m

Brisbane

Tue 9/23

8:45 am-10:30 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$935

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/23

9:55 am-7:20 am

2 stops31h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/8

10:20 am-9:01 pm

2 stops25h 41m

$1,036

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/4

6:00 am-7:20 am

2 stops35h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/18

9:20 am-10:19 am

2 stops38h 59m

$1,037

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/2

8:25 am-1:20 pm

2 stops38h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 9/23

8:30 pm-6:45 am

2 stops48h 15m

$1,194

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

DCA - BNE

DCABNE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/12

7:30 pm-10:25 am

2 stops24h 55m

Brisbane

Tue 8/19

11:35 am-11:01 pm

2 stops25h 26m

$1,212

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/6

6:59 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops34h 21m

Melbourne

Sat 5/10

7:30 am-11:04 pm

2 stops29h 34m

$1,215

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/12

7:30 pm-11:45 am

2 stops26h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/19

6:00 am-11:01 pm

2 stops31h 01m

$1,222

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/26

11:30 am-11:45 am

2 stops34h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/2

1:15 pm-10:45 am

2 stops35h 30m

$1,230

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia (average of $1,044). 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 March 28, 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 March 28, 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.

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia (average of $1,044). 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$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$678Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$848Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$1,036Average$1,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,159Average$1,720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,277Average$1,710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
ANACheapest$1,493Average$1,847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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