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$497+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Australia

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WAS — SYD
Dec 27 — Jan 31
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Round-trip from

$882
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$512
(Kiwi.com)
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Australia
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/245:30 pmDCA - SYD
1 stop23h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/1811:15 amSYD - DCA
2 stops22h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$887
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Wed 12/255:15 pmIAD - BNE
1 stop22h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 1/189:40 amBNE - IAD
1 stop21h 34mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,151
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/251:12 pmDCA - BNE
1 stop26h 03mQantas Airways
Fri 12/279:40 amBNE - DCA
1 stop21h 39mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,152
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Tue 12/245:30 pmDCA - SYD
1 stop23h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 12/267:05 pmSYD - DCA
2 stops35h 19mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,172
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/245:30 pmDCA - MEL
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/2212:00 pmMEL - DCA
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,173
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Sun 12/295:15 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops31h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 2/311:50 amSYD - IAD
1 stop20h 24mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/20$1,222
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Wed 12/259:19 amIAD - BNE
2 stops29h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/189:40 amBNE - IAD
2 stops24h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,222
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Mon 12/238:40 pmDCA - SYD
2 stops44h 55mAir Canada
Sun 12/2911:20 amSYD - DCA
2 stops25h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 12/21$1,255
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Tue 12/245:30 pmDCA - MEL
2 stops26h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 1/228:00 amMEL - DCA
2 stops24h 29mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/20$1,268
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2410:35 amIAD - SYD
2 stops31h 00mAir Canada
Sat 12/2811:20 amSYD - IAD
2 stops38h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 12/20$1,336
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Tue 12/245:10 pmDCA - SYD
1 stop23h 25mDelta
Sat 1/1811:05 amSYD - DCA
1 stop20h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/21$1,350
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Tue 12/243:10 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops25h 25mDelta
Sat 1/182:15 pmSYD - IAD
2 stops26h 07mDelta
Deal found 12/21$1,354

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Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/3

5:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/10

11:15 am-3:56 pm

1 stop20h 41m

$880

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/11

6:10 am-6:35 am

1 stop32h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/22

7:05 am-4:12 pm

2 stops25h 07m

$882

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/2

9:00 am-7:25 am

1 stop30h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/18

11:50 am-6:46 pm

1 stop22h 56m

$883

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/29

8:00 am-7:25 am

1 stop31h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/7

11:15 am-8:59 pm

1 stop25h 44m

$926

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/10

5:10 pm-7:45 am

1 stop23h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/25

10:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$949

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/12

10:00 am-7:45 am

2 stops30h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/23

10:05 am-11:00 pm

2 stops27h 55m

$953

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

DCA - BNE

DCABNE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/18

5:35 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Brisbane

Thu 3/27

8:05 am-11:00 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$1,049

BaltimoreSydney

BWI - SYD

BWISYD

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/4

9:55 am-12:30 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/11

2:00 pm-10:02 pm

2 stops24h 02m

$1,056

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

IAD - BNE

IADBNE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/14

5:13 pm-6:15 am

1 stop22h 02m

Brisbane

Sat 2/22

9:40 am-4:12 pm

1 stop21h 32m

$1,073

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

DCA - BNE

DCABNE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/1

9:00 am-1:30 pm

2 stops37h 30m

Brisbane

Mon 2/10

9:40 am-4:29 pm

1 stop21h 49m

$1,112

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia (average of $1,051). 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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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 December 22, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Australia, see what other customers have to say about Turkish Airlines, Air Canada and Fiji Airways. 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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63 reviews

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9.0

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8.6

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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
63 reviews
8.7
Very good
63 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.0

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8.7

Boarding

8.6

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7.7

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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.

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844 reviews
8.7
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63 reviews

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7.2

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9.0

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8.0

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8.7

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8.6

Food

7.7

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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.

8.4
Very good
1,025 reviews
8.7
Very good
63 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

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
1,440 reviews
8.7
Very good
63 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

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
191 reviews
8.7
Very good
63 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$221Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$356Average$1,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$678Average$1,621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$848Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$855Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$973Average$1,790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,277Average$1,620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,504Average$1,823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$1,667Average$1,862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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