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$690 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney departing on 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney (WAS-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Sydney

Tue, 28 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
Air Canada Logo
09:55 - 08:35IAD-SYD
31h 40m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
11:20 - 20:59SYD-IAD
25h 39m2 stops
$1,295Air Canada
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Tue, 28 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
Air Canada Logo
11:05 - 08:35DCA-SYD
30h 30m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
11:20 - 10:26SYD-DCA
39h 06m2 stops
$1,295Air Canada
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Thu, 4 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
United Airlines Logo
10:10 - 07:00BWI-SYD
30h 50m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 21:42SYD-BWI
26h 12m2 stops
$1,672United Airlines
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Thu, 4 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
United Airlines Logo
14:54 - 06:55BWI-SYD
26h 01m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 22:45SYD-BWI
51h 15m3 stops
$1,677United Airlines
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Tue, 11 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
15:23 - 06:55BWI-SYD
23h 32m1 stop
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07:20 - 14:30SYD-BWI
23h 10m2 stops
$1,678Qantas Airways
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Fri, 31 Oct - Sat, 15 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
13:27 - 06:55BWI-SYD
26h 28m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
07:20 - 14:30SYD-BWI
23h 10m2 stops
$1,680Qantas Airways
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Sun, 17 Aug - Sun, 24 Aug
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06:10 - 06:55IAD-SYD
34h 45m2 stops
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12:10 - 00:16SYD-IAD
26h 06m2 stops
$1,681
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Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep
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06:10 - 06:55IAD-SYD
34h 45m2 stops
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10:20 - 00:15SYD-IAD
27h 55m2 stops
$1,708
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Sun, 21 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
American Airlines Logo
19:27 - 06:55BWI-SYD
21h 28m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:10 - 23:22SYD-BWI
25h 12m1 stop
$1,807American Airlines
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Fri, 19 Sep - Fri, 3 Oct
American Airlines Logo
14:46 - 07:05BWI-SYD
26h 19m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 23:01SYD-BWI
27h 51m2 stops
$1,812American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Sydney flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney, 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 from Washington, D.C. to Sydney is August, where tickets cost $1,379 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,735 and $2,347 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney, 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 on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$690
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (45% more expensive on average)
Flight from Reagan Washington National Airport to Sydney

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney

  • What are the popular layovers for flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

    Airlines with stopover options on Washington, D.C. to Sydney route stop in one or more cities. However, flight routes and layover durations vary among airlines. For this reason, consider checking the flight route before booking to avoid extended layovers. Most airlines have a layover in major cities, including Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, New Delhi, Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Dubai.

  • What is the carry-on and checked luggage allowance for economy on cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

    Your carry-on and checked luggage policy depends on your airline. For ANA, the maximum dimensions for your carry-on are 22 x 16 x 10 inches. You can also bring another bag weighing up to 50 lb. If you book Air New Zealand, your carry-on shouldn’t exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches. Your additional bag should weigh 50 lb at most. However, your bags must fit in the overhead cabin or beneath your seat.

  • What airlines offer sustainable travel from Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

    Singapore Airlines offers an eco-friendly journey on this route. These airlines cut food waste to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Cathay Pacific is committed to ensuring a greener environment by using sustainable aviation fuel to lower its carbon footprint.

  • What’s the best way to travel from SYD airport to downtown Sydney?

    One way to travel from SYD airport to downtown Sydney is to take the T3 or T8 trains to arrive in the city in around 17 minutes. If you take the N20 or 438X buses, you get to the city in approximately 25 minutes. A taxi or rental car offers a quick journey, about 15 minutes to the city.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney was $445 for a one-way ticket and $835 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

    On your way to Sydney, you’ll fly out from one of these Washington, D.C. airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You’ll be landing at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Sydney, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    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 from Washington, D.C. to Sydney.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Sydney from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Sydney

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is a hub for United Airlines. At the same time, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) serves as a primary hub for Qantas. It’s also a secondary hub for Jetstar and Virgin Australia.
  • Japan Airlines offer an extensive array of special meals to meet passengers’ religious and health requirements. Those who need a special diet are required to order a meal at least 24h before take-off.
  • The Silver train offers a reliable journey from downtown via the subway to the airport in about 49 minutes. Another way to get to the airport from the city is taking the Virginia Breeze bus, which gets you to the airport terminal in around 1h 5min.
  • Suppose you upgrade to business class on cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Sydney. In that case, you enjoy numerous amenities, including priority check-in and boarding, access to the VIP lounge, premium dining, complimentary snacks and drinks, inflight entertainment, amenity kits, and working space.
  • Besides Sydney, IAD airport serves several nearby cities. You can visit Botany to the east, Brighton-Le-Sands to the southwest, Wolli Creek to the northwest, and Rosebery to the northeast. You can board a public bus if you need a cheap way to get to these cities. Alternatively, you can rent a car at the airport to drive at your own pace.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Washington, D.C. to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. to Sydney? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.2
American AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
6.9Entertainment
8.0Crew
7.5Boarding
7.2Comfort
6.5Food
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We had to turn around and head back to Manchester. Problem with a plane engine.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, July 2025MHT - CLT
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We had to turn around and head back to Manchester. Problem with a plane engine.

Flight was delayed. Staff at the gate effectively and proactively communicated about the delay.

Very poor delay in dfw was really bad n long

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Because of rescheduling, they had to put me on a flight that didn't go through Dallas

It was very difficult to stretch my knee out and I am very short. I also had a torn tendon in my knee which made it extra uncomfortable anyways. My husband is 6'2" and I can't imagine him flying in that plane.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

Bad food, small seats that didn’t recline. I thought I was buying a quantas ticket so I feel like I got scammed

They are still charging me after taking 466 and 833 for round trip from AR to to Bradley airport from 19 to 21. Then poor experience. Am hurt and I will say it on social media. Please stay away from this airline. I see in my bank account they are still taking 644. Am trying to stop it. I used to fly United airlines and I suggest that if you don't want extra charges and good service you go back there. American airlines delayed my flight again and I was late for my meeting, no recompensation but charging me over and over.

They changed our Gate 5 times, and concourse twice. Changed our seats twice.

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