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$478+ 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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — WAS
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or March, booked 42 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 April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,103
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$478
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,332
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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 April 15, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Fri 5/301:15 pmSYD - BWI
3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/64:21 pmBWI - SYD
3 stops29h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,103
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/178:45 amSYD - DCA
2 stops27h 30mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/54:59 pmDCA - SYD
2 stops25h 46mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/15$1,227
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sun 7/2011:50 amSYD - IAD
2 stops34h 42mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/47:00 amIAD - SYD
2 stops44h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/15$1,228
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 7/178:45 amSYD - BWI
2 stops37h 22mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/58:55 amBWI - SYD
2 stops35h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/15$1,228
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Thu 5/299:20 amSYD - IAD
2 stops44h 55mAir Canada
Thu 6/53:30 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops25h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 4/14$1,322
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/307:40 pmSYD - IAD
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/410:05 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops50h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,335
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Thu 5/299:20 amSYD - DCA
2 stops40h 41mAir Canada
Thu 6/512:55 pmDCA - SYD
2 stops52h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 4/14$1,351
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 6/1110:20 amSYD - IAD
1 stop22h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/255:45 pmIAD - SYD
1 stop23h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,413
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 6/1110:20 amSYD - BWI
1 stop21h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/256:00 amBWI - SYD
2 stops35h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 6/239:30 amSYD - DCA
2 stops25h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/141:00 pmDCA - SYD
2 stops28h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/13$1,414
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/239:40 pmSYD - DCA
2 stops33h 58mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 5/296:09 amDCA - SYD
2 stops47h 36mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,435
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/258:55 pmSYD - IAD
2 stops36h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/91:30 pmIAD - SYD
2 stops39h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,462

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/30

1:15 pm-6:10 am

3 stops30h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 6/6

4:21 pm-11:45 am

3 stops29h 24m

$1,103

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/17

8:45 am-10:15 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/5

4:59 pm-8:45 am

2 stops25h 46m

$1,227

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/20

11:50 am-8:32 am

2 stops34h 42m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/4

7:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops44h 10m

$1,228

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/17

8:45 am-8:07 am

2 stops37h 22m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 8/5

8:55 am-10:35 am

2 stops35h 40m

$1,228

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/29

9:20 am-4:15 pm

2 stops44h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/5

3:30 pm-7:20 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,322

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/30

7:40 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops39h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/4

10:05 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops50h 45m

$1,335

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/29

9:20 am-12:01 pm

2 stops40h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 6/5

12:55 pm-7:20 am

2 stops52h 25m

$1,351

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/11

10:20 am-6:52 pm

1 stop22h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/25

5:45 pm-7:00 am

1 stop23h 15m

$1,413

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/11

10:20 am-5:52 pm

1 stop21h 32m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/25

6:00 am-7:00 am

2 stops35h 00m

$1,413

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - DCA

SYDDCA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/23

9:30 am-9:02 pm

2 stops25h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/14

1:00 pm-7:00 am

2 stops28h 00m

$1,414

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Compare providers for flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C.

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 April 11, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. is 42 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Sydney 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 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 April 15, 2025.

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 April 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, Korean Air and Japan Airlines 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
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

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

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,063 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
841 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

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.

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. 3 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 New Zealand ($1,227), Air Canada ($1,322), and United Airlines ($1,413) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. These flights start at 6% 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 Etihad Airways ($625), Air China ($865), and Air Canada ($873).

  • 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 - Baltimore/Washington or Sydney Kingsford Smith - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Sydney 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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American AirlinesCheapest$778Average$1,339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$841Average$1,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,146Average$1,993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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