Washington, D.C.

$465+ Cheap flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SYD — WAS
Apr 27 — Mai 41
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Cheap flight deals from Australia to Washington, D.C.

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$919
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$465
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,352
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From Australia to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($148 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 April 22, 2025.

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Di 12/169:45 amBNE - IAD
1 stop27h 29mQantas Airways
Sa 1/105:15 pmIAD - BNE
1 stop22h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/22$785
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Do 6/51:15 pmSYD - BWI
2 stops23h 33mMultiple Airlines
Do 6/125:57 pmBWI - SYD
2 stops28h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$919
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Do 6/51:15 pmSYD - IAD
2 stops34h 54mMultiple Airlines
Do 6/1211:04 amIAD - SYD
2 stops35h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$927
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sa 6/71:40 pmMEL - BWI
3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sa 6/215:57 pmBWI - MEL
2 stops28h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$935
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Sa 6/71:40 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops34h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sa 6/2112:24 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops33h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$971
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Sa 11/17:30 amSYD - IAD
2 stops23h 37mQantas Airways
Sa 11/85:16 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops25h 34mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,087
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Mi 7/167:45 pmSYD - IAD
2 stops49h 08mAir China
Di 8/1211:00 pmIAD - SYD
1 stop49h 50mAir China
Deal found 4/21$1,162
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Di 7/159:40 pmSYD - IAD
2 stops32h 45mAlaska Airlines
So 8/108:19 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops33h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,299
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Di 5/2711:40 amBNE - IAD
2 stops32h 15mFiji Airways
Di 6/107:15 amIAD - BNE
2 stops37h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,304
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Di 10/2112:50 pmSYD - IAD
1 stop36h 15mANA
Mi 11/1211:05 amIAD - SYD
1 stop31h 25mANA
Deal found 4/21$1,312
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Do 7/178:55 amSYD - DCA
2 stops43h 39mJapan Airlines
Di 8/126:59 amDCA - SYD
2 stops33h 21mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,321
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Di 10/219:45 pmSYD - DCA
2 stops31h 31mANA
Di 11/112:00 pmDCA - SYD
2 stops28h 30mANA
Deal found 4/21$1,326

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

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Australia

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Do 6/5

1:15 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops23h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

Do 6/12

5:57 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops28h 18m

$919

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Do 6/5

1:15 pm-10:09 am

2 stops34h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Do 6/12

11:04 am-12:15 pm

2 stops35h 11m

$927

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Sa 6/7

1:40 pm-6:10 am

3 stops30h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Sa 6/21

5:57 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops28h 18m

$935

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sa 6/7

1:40 pm-10:09 am

2 stops34h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sa 6/21

12:24 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops33h 51m

$971

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mi 7/16

7:45 pm-6:53 am

2 stops49h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Di 8/12

11:00 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop49h 50m

$1,162

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Di 7/15

9:40 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops32h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

So 8/10

8:19 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops33h 26m

$1,299

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Di 5/27

11:40 am-5:55 am

2 stops32h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Di 6/10

7:15 am-10:25 am

2 stops37h 10m

$1,304

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

So 10/19

9:45 pm-10:05 am

1 stop27h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mi 11/12

11:05 am-10:30 am

1 stop31h 25m

$1,312

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Do 7/17

8:55 am-2:34 pm

2 stops43h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Di 8/12

6:59 am-6:20 am

2 stops33h 21m

$1,321

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Di 8/26

8:55 am-10:17 pm

2 stops51h 22m

Baltimore/Washington

Sa 9/6

6:00 am-6:20 am

2 stops58h 20m

$1,351

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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 $383). 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 April 22, 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 April 22, 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 Japan Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $643 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air China from $681 and Fiji Airways from $828 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 $383). 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 4 airlines flying from Australia to Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$778Average$1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$841Average$1,663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$889Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,146Average$1,993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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