Washington, D.C.

$481+ Cheap flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SYD — WAS
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,015
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$481
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,113
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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. 11% potential increase in price ($164 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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 March 31, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 8/269:20 amSYD - IAD
1 stop35h 25mAir Canada
Tue 9/239:55 amIAD - SYD
2 stops31h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 3/29$1,015
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Tue 10/710:20 amSYD - DCA
2 stops40h 48mAir Canada
Tue 11/116:00 amDCA - SYD
2 stops59h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 3/29$1,038
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 10/2110:20 amBNE - IAD
2 stops24h 41mAir Canada
Sun 10/264:35 pmIAD - BNE
2 stops25h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 3/30$1,095
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Sat 6/148:45 pmBNE - DCA
3 stops36h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/219:40 amDCA - BNE
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,123
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Wed 5/141:15 pmSYD - BWI
3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/212:59 pmBWI - SYD
3 stops30h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,124
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Tue 5/610:20 amBNE - DCA
2 stops45h 43mAir Canada
Sat 5/246:00 amDCA - BNE
2 stops35h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 3/31$1,143
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Fri 5/239:20 amSYD - IAD
3 stops39h 54mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/292:53 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops26h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,244
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Sat 9/276:00 pmMEL - IAD
3 stops53h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/182:20 pmIAD - MEL
3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,305
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Tue 10/79:45 pmSYD - IAD
1 stop27h 20mANA
Tue 11/1111:05 amIAD - SYD
1 stop41h 10mANA
Deal found 3/29$1,325
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Sun 8/249:15 amMEL - IAD
2 stops44h 44mSingapore Airlines
Fri 9/128:07 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops48h 53mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,328
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Mon 4/288:55 amSYD - DCA
2 stops49h 58mJapan Airlines
Mon 5/55:49 pmDCA - SYD
2 stops46h 31mJapan Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,329
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Sat 11/18:35 amMEL - BWI
2 stops37h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 11/246:15 amBWI - MEL
2 stops36h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/31$1,334

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

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/26

9:20 am-6:45 am

1 stop35h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/23

9:55 am-7:20 am

2 stops31h 25m

$1,015

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/2

9:20 am-12:01 pm

2 stops40h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/15

12:55 pm-7:20 am

2 stops52h 25m

$1,049

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Tue 6/10

10:20 am-11:29 am

2 stops39h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/16

12:40 pm-7:05 am

2 stops28h 25m

$1,104

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - DCA

BNEDCA

Brisbane

Sat 6/14

8:45 pm-7:43 pm

3 stops36h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/21

9:40 am-7:05 am

2 stops31h 25m

$1,123

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/14

1:15 pm-6:10 am

3 stops30h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/21

2:59 pm-11:45 am

3 stops30h 46m

$1,124

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - DCA

BNEDCA

Brisbane

Tue 5/6

10:20 am-6:03 pm

2 stops45h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/24

6:00 am-7:05 am

2 stops35h 05m

$1,143

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/23

9:20 am-11:14 am

3 stops39h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/29

2:53 pm-7:20 am

2 stops26h 27m

$1,244

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sun 8/24

9:15 am-3:59 pm

2 stops44h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/12

8:07 pm-11:00 am

2 stops48h 53m

$1,328

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/28

8:55 am-8:53 pm

2 stops49h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/5

5:49 pm-6:20 am

2 stops46h 31m

$1,329

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Wed 7/23

7:25 am-2:34 pm

2 stops45h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/1

10:09 pm-5:45 am

2 stops41h 36m

$1,335

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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 $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 March 31, 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 March 31, 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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

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.

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    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $672 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $823 and Qatar Airways from $875 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 $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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$778Average$1,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$841Average$1,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$889Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,146Average$1,993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,983Average$2,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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