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$418+ Cheap flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SYD — WAS
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Australia (AU0) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$703
(Aunt Betty)

One-way from

$418
(Mytrip)
From Australia to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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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 January 21, 2025.

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Sat 3/19:40 amBNE - DCA
1 stop19h 07mQantas Airways
Wed 3/195:18 pmDCA - BNE
1 stop22h 12mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/21$703
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Mon 3/108:05 amBNE - IAD
1 stop22h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 3/257:31 amIAD - BNE
1 stop31h 29mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/21$709
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2311:15 amSYD - DCA
1 stop25h 44mQantas Airways
Tue 2/115:30 pmDCA - SYD
1 stop23h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/20$743
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/116:05 amSYD - IAD
2 stops25h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 3/2011:46 amIAD - SYD
2 stops31h 04mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/20$955
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Wed 3/196:25 pmMEL - DCA
2 stops34h 19mQantas Airways
Sat 3/298:15 amDCA - MEL
2 stops36h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/21$970
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1010:40 amBNE - BWI
2 stops26h 47mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/208:00 amBWI - BNE
2 stops32h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$971
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Sat 3/11:45 pmMEL - BWI
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/1511:12 amBWI - MEL
2 stops34h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$994
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Tue 2/118:15 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops40h 43mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/2012:35 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops59h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$996
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Fri 1/246:00 amMEL - IAD
2 stops32h 41mQantas Airways
Fri 1/315:24 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops28h 26mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,003
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/111:20 amBNE - BWI
3 stops32h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/191:45 pmBWI - BNE
3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,006
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Thu 3/208:05 amBNE - IAD
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/277:31 amIAD - BNE
1 stop31h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,028
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Thu 1/236:20 amSYD - IAD
2 stops25h 54mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/115:24 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops24h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,070

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 January 21, 2025.

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BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - DCA

BNEDCA

Brisbane

Sat 3/1

9:40 am-1:47 pm

1 stop19h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/19

5:18 pm-5:30 am

1 stop22h 12m

$703

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

7:31 am-5:00 am

1 stop31h 29m

$709

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/9

6:05 am-12:44 pm

2 stops22h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/21

5:35 pm-9:00 am

1 stop24h 25m

$855

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/11

6:05 am-4:20 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/20

11:46 am-9:50 am

2 stops31h 04m

$955

BrisbaneBaltimore

BNE - BWI

BNEBWI

Brisbane

Mon 3/10

10:40 am-11:27 pm

2 stops26h 47m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 3/20

8:00 am-6:30 am

2 stops32h 30m

$971

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Sat 3/1

1:45 pm-9:05 am

3 stops35h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 3/15

11:12 am-12:15 pm

2 stops34h 03m

$994

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Tue 2/11

8:15 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops40h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/20

12:35 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops59h 10m

$996

BrisbaneBaltimore

BNE - BWI

BNEBWI

Brisbane

Sat 3/1

11:20 am-5:18 am

3 stops32h 58m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/19

1:45 pm-10:20 am

3 stops30h 35m

$1,006

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Thu 3/20

8:05 am-4:20 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/27

7:31 am-5:00 am

1 stop31h 29m

$1,028

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Mon 3/10

10:45 am-11:31 am

2 stops38h 46m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/25

10:15 pm-7:40 am

2 stops43h 25m

$1,089

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

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $241). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. as you normally would.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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 January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Australia to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways and Etihad Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

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.

Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

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.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

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.

ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

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.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

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.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
466 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $426 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $632 and Air China from $656 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Australia to Washington, D.C. consider Melbourne - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Melbourne - Baltimore/Washington or Sydney Kingsford Smith - Baltimore/Washington as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Washington, D.C. 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 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 $241). Flying from Australia to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 5 airlines flying from Australia to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Washington, D.C.. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$841Average$1,565FlexibilityNo 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$1,839Average$2,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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