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$551+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Sydney (SYD)

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WAS — SYD
abr. 2 — abr. 91
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Sydney (SYD). 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 marzo 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$965
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$551
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,020
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Sydney Kingsford Smith flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Sydney Kingsford Smith
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Sydney Kingsford Smith
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).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 28, 2025.

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.
mar. 9/239:55 amIAD - SYD
2 stops31h 25mAir Canada
mié. 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.
dom. 5/46:00 amDCA - SYD
2 stops35h 20mAir Canada
dom. 5/189:20 amSYD - DCA
2 stops38h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$1,037
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/148:40 amDCA - SYD
2 stops33h 10mQantas Airways
dom. 12/79:35 pmSYD - DCA
2 stops41h 32mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/28$1,103
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vie. 11/145:16 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops26h 29mQantas Airways
dom. 12/77:05 amSYD - IAD
2 stops25h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/28$1,106
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mar. 8/127:30 pmDCA - SYD
2 stops26h 15mFiji Airways
mar. 8/196:00 amSYD - DCA
2 stops31h 01mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,222
This Fiji Airways 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/2611:30 amIAD - SYD
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
mar. 9/21:15 pmSYD - IAD
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,230
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lun. 5/194:21 pmBWI - SYD
3 stops29h 24mMultiple Airlines
mar. 6/31:15 pmSYD - BWI
3 stops35h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,246
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mié. 12/311:05 amIAD - SYD
1 stop31h 25mANA
mar. 2/109:45 pmSYD - IAD
1 stop33h 55mANA
Deal found 3/27$1,301
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mar. 5/277:25 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops34h 20mAlaska Airlines
mar. 6/39:40 pmSYD - IAD
2 stops32h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,336
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/146:35 pmDCA - SYD
2 stops35h 10mAlaska Airlines
vie. 5/239:40 pmSYD - DCA
2 stops33h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,364
This Fiji Airways 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/27:32 pmDCA - SYD
2 stops26h 13mMultiple Airlines
dom. 8/171:15 pmSYD - DCA
2 stops45h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,413
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/231:10 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops38h 25mTurkish Airlines
vie. 12/59:15 pmSYD - IAD
2 stops54h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,459

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

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Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 9/23

9:55 am-7:20 am

2 stops31h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mié. 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

dom. 5/4

6:00 am-7:20 am

2 stops35h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom. 5/18

9:20 am-10:19 am

2 stops38h 59m

$1,037

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 8/12

7:30 pm-11:45 am

2 stops26h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 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

mar. 8/26

11:30 am-11:45 am

2 stops34h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 9/2

1:15 pm-10:45 am

2 stops35h 30m

$1,230

BaltimoreSydney

BWI - SYD

BWISYD

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 5/19

4:21 pm-11:45 am

3 stops29h 24m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 6/3

1:15 pm-11:04 am

3 stops35h 49m

$1,246

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 5/27

7:25 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 6/3

9:40 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops32h 34m

$1,336

Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 8/4

12:15 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 8/12

8:55 pm-10:05 am

1 stop27h 10m

$1,346

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 5/14

6:35 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

vie. 5/23

9:40 pm-5:38 pm

2 stops33h 58m

$1,364

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 8/2

7:32 pm-11:45 am

2 stops26h 13m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom. 8/17

1:15 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops45h 44m

$1,413

Washington, D.C.Sydney

DCA - SYD

DCASYD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 8/3

5:30 pm-7:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mié. 8/20

12:10 pm-12:50 am

1 stop26h 40m

$1,444

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Sydney in March.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Sydney flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Sydney flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Sydney flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Sydney flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Sydney flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sydney from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney. 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 Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated marzo 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Sydney at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Sydney. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Sydney flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney 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 Sydney when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Sydney by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated marzo 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Sydney, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and Asiana Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

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.

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

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

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

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.

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

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.

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

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.

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Sydney. 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 into for flights to Sydney from Washington, D.C.?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), located 4.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney. 7 airlines have flights to Kingsford Smith from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney Kingsford Smith should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

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

    Currently priced at $1,036, Air Canada will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Sydney and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Fiji Airways and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,215 and $1,336, respectively. Air Canada is 18% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney are Fiji Airways ($698), Air Canada ($816), and Qantas Airways ($843).

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

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Los Angeles?

    Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live are the most popular attractions in Los Angeles if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame and L.A. Live are located about 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively from Los Angeles if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Los Angeles looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $38 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Dallas?

    If you're on a layover in Dallas and looking for things to do, consider visiting American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, or Dallas World Aquarium. American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, and Dallas World Aquarium can be accessed by traveling approximately 15.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 15.5 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Travelers can rent a car at Dallas/Fort Worth for an average daily rate of $58 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to Sydney flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Sydney 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 Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney (average of $1,044). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Sydney 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Sydney

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$600Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$815Average$1,504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$848Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$1,036Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,201Average$1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,338Average$1,702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
ANACheapest$1,493Average$1,847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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