Washington, D.C.

$470+ Cheap flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SYD — WAS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from Australia to Washington, D.C.

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$721
(Netflights)

One-way from

$470
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$963
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From Australia to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Australia to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Netflights deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/108:05 amBNE - IAD
1 stop22h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 3/255:20 pmIAD - BNE
1 stop22h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$721
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/1010:00 pmBNE - IAD
2 stops26h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/255:20 pmIAD - BNE
1 stop22h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$734
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/811:15 amSYD - IAD
2 stops27h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/42:12 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops26h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$776
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1011:15 amSYD - DCA
2 stops22h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/314:12 pmDCA - SYD
2 stops24h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$776
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Sun 3/26:05 amSYD - DCA
2 stops23h 42mBritish Airways
Sat 3/155:54 pmDCA - SYD
2 stops24h 06mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$802
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Wed 2/2610:00 pmBNE - DCA
1 stop37h 59mQantas Airways
Sun 4/135:30 pmDCA - BNE
2 stops28h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$867
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Sun 3/96:05 amSYD - DCA
2 stops31h 54mQantas Airways
Sun 3/308:15 amDCA - SYD
1 stop32h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/19$876
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 3/110:00 pmBNE - DCA
2 stops27h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/1311:54 amDCA - BNE
2 stops27h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$933
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Fri 2/2811:40 amBNE - BWI
2 stops24h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/154:07 pmBWI - BNE
2 stops24h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,016
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Thu 4/179:20 amSYD - DCA
2 stops40h 41mAir Canada
Tue 4/226:00 amDCA - SYD
2 stops35h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$1,062
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Thu 3/209:25 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops39h 49mQantas Airways
Thu 3/2711:46 amIAD - MEL
1 stop26h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,064
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Wed 3/198:25 pmMEL - DCA
2 stops32h 19mQantas Airways
Sat 3/298:15 amDCA - MEL
1 stop34h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,074

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Australia

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Mon 3/10

8:05 am-4:20 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/25

5:20 pm-5:30 am

1 stop22h 10m

$721

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Mon 3/10

10:00 pm-10:57 am

2 stops26h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/25

5:20 pm-5:30 am

1 stop22h 10m

$734

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/8

11:15 am-10:20 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/4

2:12 pm-8:05 am

2 stops26h 53m

$776

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/10

11:15 am-6:52 pm

2 stops22h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/31

4:12 pm-8:05 am

2 stops24h 53m

$776

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/2

6:05 am-1:47 pm

2 stops23h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/15

5:54 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 06m

$802

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - DCA

BNEDCA

Brisbane

Sun 3/2

9:40 am-6:46 pm

1 stop24h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/15

5:30 pm-10:40 am

2 stops27h 10m

$874

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/9

6:05 am-9:59 pm

2 stops31h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/31

8:15 am-8:05 am

1 stop32h 50m

$876

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - DCA

BNEDCA

Brisbane

Mon 3/3

10:00 pm-3:56 pm

1 stop32h 56m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/10

2:55 pm-5:00 am

2 stops24h 05m

$933

BrisbaneBaltimore

BNE - BWI

BNEBWI

Brisbane

Sun 3/2

11:40 am-6:52 am

1 stop34h 12m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/12

6:34 pm-6:30 am

1 stop21h 56m

$1,016

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/17

9:20 am-12:01 pm

2 stops40h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/22

6:00 am-7:20 am

2 stops35h 20m

$1,062

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Travel insights for flights from Australia to Washington, D.C.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 AU to WAS?

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Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Australia to Washington, D.C., 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.

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

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.

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

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.

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

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.

8.4
Very good

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

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.

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

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.

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $470 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $594 and United Airlines from $780 one-way.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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
United AirlinesCheapest$841Average$1,639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$844Average$1,987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
American AirlinesCheapest$870Average$1,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$889Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,983Average$2,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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