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Thu, 4 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec
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16:00 - 10:21SYD-DCA
34h 21m2 stops
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06:00 - 09:35DCA-SYD
35h 35m2 stops
$1,252Air Canada
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11:20 - 10:21SYD-DCA
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11:05 - 09:35DCA-SYD
30h 30m2 stops
$1,261Air Canada
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Fri, 6 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
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11:30 - 22:29MEL-BWI
26h 59m2 stops
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18:25 - 09:00BWI-MEL
23h 35m1 stop
$1,421United Airlines
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Fri, 6 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
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18:25 - 09:00BWI-MEL
23h 35m1 stop
$1,427United Airlines
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Tue, 18 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
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14:05 - 18:42SYD-DCA
20h 37m1 stop
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08:35 - 09:00DCA-SYD
32h 25m1 stop
$1,538Qantas Airways
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14:05 - 23:02SYD-BWI
24h 57m1 stop
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23h 48m1 stop
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08:35 - 17:51MEL-BWI
49h 16m2 stops
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08:40 - 17:40BWI-MEL
41h 00m2 stops
$1,581Air New Zealand
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Mon, 16 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
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12:10 - 20:56MEL-DCA
24h 46m2 stops
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14:45 - 09:25DCA-MEL
26h 40m2 stops
$1,687Air New Zealand
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Wed, 24 Dec - Wed, 21 Jan
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07:30 - 23:58MEL-BWI
32h 28m2 stops
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08:42 - 10:00BWI-MEL
33h 18m1 stop
$2,167Virgin Australia
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09:00 - 21:54MEL-BWI
28h 54m2 stops
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18:34 - 14:15BWI-MEL
27h 41m2 stops
$2,179Virgin Australia
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Washington, D.C.

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Washington, D.C. is March, where tickets cost $1,075 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $2,753 and $2,243 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $1,291.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Washington, D.C.?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C. is Baltimore/Washington Airport, with an average flight price of $202.

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When to book flights to Washington, D.C.

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FAQs - booking Washington, D.C. flights

  • Where can my friend or family member pick me up at Washington Dulles Airport?

    If a friend or family member is picking you up at Washington Dulles Airport, a convenient option is for them to park at terminal parking. This will place them only a short walk from the terminal entrance. Rates are around $ 6 (A$ 8.15) per hour. If the terminal parking is full, consider parking in Garage 1 or Garage 2. Both of these are also within walking distance of the terminal. Whatever option you may choose, it’s recommended to book a parking space in advance.

  • Where can I eat at Washington Dulles Airport?

    If you get hungry at Dulles Airport, there are plenty of dining options that cater to all kinds of travellers and all kinds of budgets. Concourses A, B, C and D feature food options that range from coffee and pastries to fast-food burgers and sandwiches to fine dining at a sit-down restaurant.

  • Can I hire a car at Washington Dulles Airport?

    If you would like to hire a car to explore the Washington D.C. area, Washington Dulles Airport features around nine or so car hire agencies. To reach the car hire building, head to the terminal exit near Door 2 and Door 4. There you may find a shared bus with the name of hire car brands on it; this can take you to the car hire building.

  • How do I get from Washington Dulles Intl Airport to the city centre?

    If you prefer using public transport, you will find multiple buses going into the city centre when you exit the airport after baggage reclaim. If you would like to get to a train station, you should take the Silver Line Express Bus Service, which takes you directly to Silver Line Metro station. The trip should take about 15 minutes and cost USD5 (about AUD7) one-way. There are also taxis available from outside doors 2 and 6, with a customer service representative available 24 hours a day.

  • How do I get from Washington Reagan-National Airport to the city centre?

    Reagan-National Airport is connected to the Metrorail, which you can catch from Terminals B and C. If you arrive at Terminal A, you can take an airport shuttle to get to the train station. The maximum train fare is USD6 (about AUD8.5) if you use a SmarTrip card, available for purchase from the station. Taxis are available outside all terminals, and the rates to travel within the District of Columbia range from approximately USD14 (about AUD20) to USD27 (about AUD38), plus a USD3 (about AUD4) airport fee.

  • Is there an on-site airport hotel at Washington Dulles Intl Airport?

    There are no hotels inside the airport, however the closest hotel is the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, which is located four minutes away from the airport and offers free airport shuttle transfers. The Westin Washington Dulles Airport Hotel and Best Western Dulles Airport Inn are about ten minutes away, and they both offer an airport shuttle service.

  • Is there any help available for distressed passengers?

    Traveler’s Aid is a non-profit organization present at both Washington airports to assist distressed passengers. You will find their desks next to baggage reclaim areas 6, 12 and 14 at Washington Dulles Intl Airport, though they also have roaming staff on all concourses. If you are at Washington Reagan-National Airport, the organization has desks located in all terminals.

  • Which Washington, D.C. airport is closest to central Washington, D.C.?

    6 km away from Washington, D.C.’s city centre, Reagan Washington National Airport is the closest of the 2 major airports in the city. There are 36 km separating Washington, D.C. city centre to Washington Dulles Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Washington, D.C. is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as $2,164. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are $2,402 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Washington, D.C. is generally in the morning, when flights cost $2,001 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Washington, D.C. is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,181.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Washington, D.C.

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Washington, D.C. flight deals.
  • If you need to charge your phone at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), rest assured that there are plenty of charging points. They can be found in the gated areas, arrivals area and in the Area B food court.
  • Washington Dulles Airport features an interfaith chapel near Gate A32, if you need a moment of quiet reflection and prayer. It’s open 24h a day and may provide private services if you notify them beforehand.
  • If you require mobility assistance during your travels, Washington Dulles Airport provides wheelchairs upon request, has fully accessible restrooms and is equipped with elevators that connect each floor.
  • While there are no direct flights to Washington from Australia, there are routes with only one stopover if flying with United Airlines or Air China. All of these land at Washington Dulles Intl Airport, which is the city’s main international airport. While Washington Reagan-National Airport is closer to the city centre, you will have two or more stopovers if you choose to fly there.
  • If you are travelling with children, Washington Dulles Intl Airport has nursing rooms in multiple locations throughout the main terminal; if you wish to access one of them you will need to visit the Information Desk to get the code. You will also find an interactive game area for kids next to Gate B70 – called ‘The Funway’, it includes plane-themed elements.
  • If you’re looking for a way to pass the time at Washington Reagan-National Airport, you can admire the artworks displayed throughout the terminals thanks to the airport’s DCA Art Program. Alternatively, you can learn about the airport’s history at the Exhibit Hall in Terminal A. If you prefer watching planes take off and land, there are observation decks in all terminals.
  • For some quiet time at Washington Dulles Intl Airport, head to one of the multiple airport lounges. Those accessible using a pre-paid pass are the Air France-KLM Lounge on Concourse A, as well as the Turkish Airlines Lounge and Lufthansa Business Lounge, both located on Concourse B. All lounges offer beverages, newspapers and televisions, and have showers available for guests.
  • After a long flight to Washington Dulles Intl Airport you can head to Be Relax spa, located next to Gate A32 on Concourse B, for a massage, a facial or one of the nail treatments on offer. The spa is open from 7am to 9pm daily. For a relaxing massage at Washington Reagan-National Airport, head to XpresSpa, which is open from 7am to 8pm.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Washington, D.C.

 
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 520 reviews
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7.5Entertainment
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
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Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

10.0 ExcellentAriel, Oct 2025APW - AKL
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Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

Nice friendly staff and crew. Love the 787 flight. Get meals and lots of drinks!

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

Check in crew member was very helpful, nice and excellent service👍

Aircon set too high so VERY warm and VERY uncomfortable.

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

Not entirely positive. It’s frustrating that everything is done through the united app. One of our flight attendants on our trip from San Francisco to MSP continually had trouble hearing people so she flipped her hair into people’s faces

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

My flight from Dallas to Sydney was cancelled. My entire trip was rerouted to include the following: Hartford to Washington DC Washington DC to JFK JFK to Auckland Auckland to Christchurch I paid for an aisle seat on the flight to Auckland and was asked if I would take a window seat to accommodate a family. The agent at the podium failed to mention that the family had a 3 month old baby and that a bassinet would be used during the 16 hour flight. The only way I could get out of my seat was to crawl under the bassinet of the sleeping baby. I think it is wrong that I was no given the choice to sit in another seat, that the agent knew what she was doing and chose to not properly disclose my seating arrangement. Terrible treatment.

they ran out of fruit for breakfast and so I just had a yogurt instead. other than that the flight was good

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Poor! This flight was delayed 14 hours. There was no assistance in helping customers find other routes to their destination, nor any other kind of support. It was a chaotic experience. I'm not likely to fly with AA going forward.

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

Flight was delayed for 5 hours because crew didn’t have enough time to rest - this seems like it could have been avoided with better scheduling. Food was not good.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

Overall, it was good. I was seating next to a wonderful lady and did not notice how time flew. Thanks

This is the best united airlines flight that I took. The crew was very friendly and the food was tasty!

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

Had one staff that was not pleasant. Seems they are stressed with too many people to care for.

I would have liked an opportunity to move to a different seat ( even would have checked in my hand luggage)as I had health issues where I didn't have to clamber over the passenger next to me to for toilet use/ movement [ She was a highly unpleasant neighbor to sit next to]. In addition, I found that my European phone plan had run out of data and so I was not receiving emails from yourselves on airport wifi to be able to check in online and verifications difficult as did not accept the ticket number I had. I asked for an extra blanket but was told there was none. Then I saw other passengers receiving them. I couldn't eat the food and asked for snacks : Stewardess said " on the way" but they did not bring. The best bit was the check in process in Lisbon. Very efficient. However, I did not understand why we had to collect our bags at Washington then go through customs again. It was not explained. I also with my leg and health issue had approximately mile walk to the gate ( which then changed) . There appeared to be no moving walkways or help provided.

The attendant were friendly. I suggest you have a medical attendant on board every flight so that in case someone is sick , he/she will help them.

We had a very long diversion and our food voucher didn’t work because the restaurants were closed

The free Wi-fi for Aeroplan members was a great touch. The time passed quickly. I found the seats seemed a little closer together than I remember. Not Air Canada's fault, but we were about 20 minutes late landing because the airport was too busy. We had to circle around for a while. The boarding and disembarking went very smoothly.

It was crazy, boarded over a hour late from scheduled departure. Then when arrived in BNA issued with getting off the plane…over 1/2 hour. Not looking forward to flying Air Canada, ever again.

Extremely turbulent landing. Crew was friendly and plane comfortable. Airport and US pre clearance was understaffed

The airplane is way too tight, you can hardly enter into your row to sit.. more like kids seats than adults.

taking our carryon and forcing us to check it through

Wifi was great. Kind air crew and comfortable seating. Also liked the entertainment options.

Great flight. Only complaint is it took over an hour for my luggage to get to the carousel on the return to LAX That was irritating

I knew I was going to fall asleep unsettlingly from exhaustion so I warned the guy next to me in advance. The attendant took to checking on me frequently and even insisted I take my snack because I said no while sleep hazed and then absolutely wanted it about 5 minutes later. He was So caring and kind to my situation!!

First message when all on board was that we didnt have a pilot, then they found one, then it was something about the bridge something not working, they will either fix or do manually. Flight of course was leaving late with all the cruise guests worrying about making it to their ship in time. Then only some luggage made it off the ship. Around 15 to 20 people waiting. 45 min later arrived except mine. I asked the rep at the luggage conveyor, he asked me my name. Then said it was not picked up with the first batch so they put it in a room. I was going to take public transport but now worried about time so took a taxi that cost me $65 USD

The flight was very smooth and good. Boarding was fast, but the staff was just decently friendly.

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