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$446+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WAS
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or March, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) 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 December 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$989
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$446
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,657
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2011:20 amSYD - DCA
3 stops43h 59mAir Canada
Tue 12/316:59 amDCA - SYD
2 stops31h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$1,668
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1811:20 amSYD - IAD
3 stops43h 53mAir Canada
Wed 1/83:55 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops47h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 12/16$1,707
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/2311:50 amSYD - IAD
1 stop20h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/3012:35 pmIAD - SYD
1 stop28h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$2,087
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2011:50 amSYD - DCA
1 stop22h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/1012:45 pmDCA - SYD
1 stop26h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$2,134
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2011:20 amSYD - BWI
1 stop21h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/103:55 pmBWI - SYD
1 stop23h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$2,134
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2112:10 pmSYD - IAD
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/315:24 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops28h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$2,146
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2011:05 amSYD - BWI
2 stops25h 02mDelta
Tue 12/3112:30 pmBWI - SYD
2 stops26h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/17$2,150
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1910:25 amSYD - IAD
1 stop36h 25mAir India
Tue 1/710:00 amIAD - SYD
1 stop30h 10mAir India
Deal found 12/16$2,281
This Air Tahiti Nui deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Tahiti Nui is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/197:05 amSYD - DCA
3 stops29h 43mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/78:00 amDCA - SYD
3 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,288
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/212:30 pmSYD - BWI
2 stops24h 13mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/3110:37 amBWI - SYD
3 stops30h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$2,296
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1812:10 pmSYD - IAD
1 stop25h 01mVirgin Australia
Tue 1/72:19 pmIAD - SYD
1 stop26h 46mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/16$2,303
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1912:10 pmSYD - DCA
1 stop20h 42mVirgin Australia
Tue 1/75:59 pmDCA - SYD
1 stop44h 21mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/17$2,303

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 December 18, 2024.

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SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/6

2:00 pm-5:00 am

3 stops31h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 2/21

10:13 am-12:30 pm

3 stops34h 17m

$989

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/1

10:20 am-8:53 am

2 stops37h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/15

11:00 am-7:20 am

2 stops30h 20m

$1,113

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/13

11:20 am-9:23 pm

2 stops26h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/27

3:55 pm-9:35 am

2 stops49h 40m

$1,140

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/15

9:15 am-11:00 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/22

5:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

$1,270

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/13

6:05 am-1:44 pm

2 stops22h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/13

8:20 am-7:05 am

1 stop32h 45m

$1,282

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/1

11:20 am-6:49 pm

2 stops22h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/15

5:30 pm-7:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

$1,397

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/1

11:20 am-7:01 pm

2 stops22h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/15

5:59 pm-6:55 am

1 stop22h 56m

$1,397

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/1

11:20 am-5:36 pm

1 stop21h 16m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/15

6:34 pm-6:55 am

1 stop22h 21m

$1,397

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/13

9:40 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop34h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/27

8:05 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,433

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/6

2:15 pm-9:42 pm

2 stops23h 27m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 2/21

2:01 pm-8:35 am

2 stops26h 34m

$1,458

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to Washington, D.C. in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 Sydney-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sydney-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Washington, D.C. 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 Sydney-Washington, D.C. 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 Sydney to Washington, D.C.

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. (average of $299). Flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 SYD to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 December 18, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to Washington, D.C. in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 41% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Air Canada and Air Tahiti Nui from Sydney to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
65 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.2

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
8.6
Very good
65 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
65 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.2

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
8.4
Very good
1,018 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
65 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.2

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
839 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
65 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.2

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
1,443 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
65 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.2

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
65 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.2

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 Sydney 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 airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

    For a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C., you will be flying from Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 4.6 mi from the center of the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. 4 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Sydney Kingsford Smith on a regular basis.

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

    According to our current data, Air Canada ($1,113), Qantas Airways ($1,282), and United Airlines ($1,397) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. These flights start at 14% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. are Qantas Airways ($470), Air China ($721), and Japan Airlines ($829).

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

    Most travelers choose Sydney Kingsford Smith - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Sydney Kingsford Smith - Baltimore/Washington when deciding on the best route from Sydney to Washington, D.C..

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. (average of $299). Flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 Sydney to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Sydney 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$841Average$1,460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$870Average$1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$1,049Average$1,637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,312Average$2,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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