$737 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia

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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Sydney
Sydney3 stops$1,480
Melbourne
Melbourne3 stops$1,704
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$1,854
Perth
Perth2 stops$2,344
Adelaide
Adelaide2 stops$1,953
Coolangatta
Coolangatta2 stops$2,083
Cairns
Cairns2 stops$2,188
Hobart
Hobart2 stops$2,114
Darwin
Darwin2 stops$3,236
Canberra
Canberra2 stops$2,046
Maroochydore
Maroochydore2 stops$2,759
Proserpine
Proserpine2 stops$3,294
Ballina
Ballina2 stops$3,011
Broome
Broome3 stops$4,784
Sydney
Sydney3 stops$1,480
Melbourne
Melbourne3 stops$1,704
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$1,854
Perth
Perth2 stops$2,344
Adelaide
Adelaide2 stops$1,953
Coolangatta
Coolangatta2 stops$2,083
Cairns
Cairns2 stops$2,188
Hobart
Hobart2 stops$2,114
Darwin
Darwin2 stops$3,236
Canberra
Canberra2 stops$2,046
Maroochydore
Maroochydore2 stops$2,759
Proserpine
Proserpine2 stops$3,294
Ballina
Ballina2 stops$3,011
Broome
Broome3 stops$4,784

Book Cheap Washington, D.C. to Australia Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Australia

Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun
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11:07 - 11:50
IAD
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SYD
34h 43m
3 stops
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13:20 - 08:12
SYD
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IAD
32h 52m
3 stops
$1,480Multiple Airlines
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun
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07:00 - 11:50
DCA
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SYD
38h 50m
3 stops
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13:20 - 21:58
SYD
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DCA
46h 38m
3 stops
$1,556Multiple Airlines
Mon, 22 Jun - Wed, 22 Jul
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15:00 - 05:00
BWI
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MEL
24h 00m
1 stop
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13:35 - 23:43
MEL
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BWI
24h 08m
1 stop
$1,771American Airlines
Thu, 21 May - Thu, 28 May
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14:59 - 06:45
BWI
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MEL
25h 46m
2 stops
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09:45 - 20:40
MEL
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BWI
24h 55m
2 stops
$1,778American Airlines
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
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19:23 - 07:30
BWI
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MEL
22h 07m
1 stop
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10:55 - 17:57
MEL
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BWI
21h 02m
1 stop
$1,783United Airlines
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
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10:44 - 07:30
BWI
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MEL
30h 46m
2 stops
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10:55 - 09:17
MEL
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BWI
36h 22m
2 stops
$1,785Lufthansa
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 10 Jun
United Airlines Logo
15:00 - 07:30
BWI
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MEL
26h 30m
2 stops
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09:30 - 17:43
MEL
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BWI
22h 13m
1 stop
$1,787United Airlines
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
Lufthansa Logo
08:15 - 07:30
BWI
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MEL
33h 15m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
09:30 - 07:24
MEL
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BWI
35h 54m
1 stop
$1,790Lufthansa
Sun, 10 May - Tue, 19 May
Delta Logo
13:59 - 06:50
BWI
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SYD
26h 51m
2 stops
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09:15 - 00:47
SYD
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BWI
29h 32m
2 stops
$1,839Delta
Sun, 10 May - Tue, 19 May
Delta Logo
12:00 - 06:50
BWI
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SYD
28h 50m
2 stops
Delta Logo
09:15 - 00:47
SYD
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BWI
29h 32m
2 stops
$1,840Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Australia flights

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

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

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 Australia, 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 Australia is August, when tickets cost $109 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, when the average cost of return tickets is $445 and $416 respectively.

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

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 Australia, 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 a flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$737
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Sydney

FAQs - booking Australia flights

  • Will I need a visa to fly from Washington, D.C. to Australia?

    Unless you're an Australian citizen flying from Washington, D.C. to Australia, you will need to have a visa to enter the country. You should look into obtaining a visa to enter Australia well in advance of your flight to avoid encountering any travel-related complications.

  • Where will flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia make stops for layovers?

    When you take flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia, you will need to make at least one stop for layover. These layovers will usually occur at airports like Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Hamad International Airport (DOH).

  • Which Washington, D.C. airports have the best lounges for those flying to Australia?

    The three Washington, D.C. airports that provide flights to Australia all have lounges you can use to relax while waiting for your plane to board. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport has The Club BWI that is open to all passengers for a fee, while Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has the Admirals Club for American Airlines passengers and Dulles International Airport has the Capital One Lounge at IAD for Capital One customers.

  • What can I do to make flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia eco-friendly?

    You can help make flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia more eco-friendly by flying with airlines like Air Canada and American Airlines that are pushing to become carbon-neutral by 2050 through their sustainability initiatives. They're working to become more sustainable by upgrading their fleets and the equipment they use to work on them.

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

    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 Australia.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Washington, D.C. to Australia 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 from Washington, D.C. to Australia?

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

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Australia

  • Each of the major airports in the Washington, D.C. area can provide flights to Australia. This includes Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Maryland, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) near Arlington, VA, and Dulles International Airport (IAD) just south of D.C. Choose the one closest to your home or business.
  • Many airlines can help schedule flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia. Air Canada, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines will be a handful of your best options. Take advantage of this by searching for the most affordable flights from them.
  • Figuring out which airport you would like to fly to when booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia is important. Sydney International Airport (SYD) in New South Wales will be one of the best choices for many travelers, but you should also consider options like Melbourne Airport (MEL) near Melbourne, Brisbane Airport (BNE) near Brisbane and South East Victoria, and Perth Airport (PER) near Perth in Western Australia.
  • Finding non-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia will be impossible, but you should have luck locating one-stop flights. For instance, Qantas Airways, American Airlines and United Airlines provides one-stop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Sydney International Airport, while Air New Zealand offers flights with 2 stops.
  • Flying first class from Washington, D.C. to Australia with airlines like Air Canada or American Airlines will make your flight more comfortable. You'll be treated to a lie-flat seat you can use to sleep on your flight . You'll also get access to amenities like chef-quality dining options and enough in-flight entertainment to keep yourself occupied throughout your flight to Australia.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia

Cabin class types available on flights to Australia

Cabin classes available on flights to Australia. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.