$721 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia

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Best Australia Flight Deals from Washington, D.C.

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Sydney
Sydney3 stops$1,791
Melbourne
Melbourne2 stops$2,011
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$2,150
Perth
Perth2 stops$2,139
Adelaide
Adelaide2 stops$2,038
Coolangatta
Coolangatta2 stops$2,205
Cairns
Cairns2 stops$2,661
Hobart
Hobart2 stops$2,512
Canberra
Canberra2 stops$2,175
Sydney
Sydney3 stops$1,791
Melbourne
Melbourne2 stops$2,011
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$2,150
Perth
Perth2 stops$2,139
Adelaide
Adelaide2 stops$2,038
Coolangatta
Coolangatta2 stops$2,205
Cairns
Cairns2 stops$2,661
Hobart
Hobart2 stops$2,512
Canberra
Canberra2 stops$2,175

Cheap Flight Deals from Washington, D.C. to Australia (WAS-AU0)

 
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.

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

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Australia.
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12:12 - 11:45BWI-SYD
33h 33m3 stops
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19:45 - 23:59SYD-BWI
42h 14m3 stops
$1,791
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Sat, 9 Aug - Wed, 13 Aug
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07:17 - 07:20BWI-SYD
34h 03m3 stops
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15:10 - 22:48SYD-BWI
45h 38m3 stops
$1,802
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Mon, 2 Jun - Mon, 9 Jun
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19:30 - 11:45DCA-SYD
26h 15m2 stops
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14:45 - 23:00SYD-DCA
23h 15m2 stops
$1,894Fiji Airways
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Sat, 27 Sep - Sat, 11 Oct
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14:54 - 08:45BWI-SYD
27h 51m2 stops
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11:50 - 22:45SYD-BWI
24h 55m2 stops
$1,902Air New Zealand
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Sun, 24 Aug - Wed, 3 Sep
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19:30 - 11:45DCA-SYD
26h 15m2 stops
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14:45 - 23:00SYD-DCA
23h 15m2 stops
$1,967Fiji Airways
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Sat, 27 Sep - Sat, 18 Oct
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17:53 - 10:35IAD-SYD
26h 42m2 stops
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11:50 - 06:53SYD-IAD
33h 03m2 stops
$1,972Air New Zealand
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Mon, 28 Jul - Sat, 9 Aug
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12:15 - 09:25IAD-SYD
31h 10m1 stop
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20:55 - 15:35SYD-IAD
32h 40m1 stop
$2,003ANA
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Tue, 26 Aug - Tue, 9 Sep
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15:39 - 19:15IAD-SYD
37h 36m2 stops
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20:55 - 15:45SYD-IAD
32h 50m1 stop
$2,009ANA
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Sun, 6 Jul - Sat, 19 Jul
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13:54 - 05:00DCA-MEL
25h 06m2 stops
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15:05 - 23:00MEL-DCA
21h 55m1 stop
$2,362American Airlines
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Wed, 25 Jun - Wed, 9 Jul
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09:10 - 06:45IAD-MEL
31h 35m2 stops
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15:05 - 22:46MEL-IAD
21h 41m1 stop
$2,362American Airlines
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Tue, 1 Jul - Tue, 5 Aug
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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 time of day to fly to Australia?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost $1,362 on average. Morning departures are around 6% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,010.

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 February, when tickets cost $1,436 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of return tickets is $2,782 and $2,400 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Australia?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Washington, D.C. to Australia, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Washington, D.C., you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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 the flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.
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Good to know

Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$721
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)
Flight from Reagan Washington National 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.

Top airline flying from Washington, D.C. to Australia

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. to Australia? 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.
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American AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
6.9Entertainment
7.2Comfort
8.0Crew
7.5Boarding
6.5Food
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Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT

4.0 OkayDuncan, Apr 2025SAV - DFW
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Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

First world problems, but still… We were seated in first class and asked for a cocktail on a very short, 50 minute flight. After our drink order was taken, a half hour went by, and we noticed that every other person in the small plane had been served except for us. We got up to ask about it, the drinks finally came, then were taken away three minutes later since the flight was so short. Really strange situation, on the other hand, we were in Utah.

We missed our flight. The boarding pass had the wrong gate and by the time we received the text from Kayak, our flight was already gone. I’ll never use Kayak again and will go direct to the airlines in the future.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

Took off on time and successfully avoided weather that looked to be a problem along the way

Wonderful as usual except for other guests that were unruly and not kept in check by the Crew.

The flight was initially delayed, then cancelled. American Airlines says the cancellation was weather related, though the actual weather was not bad in both Washington and Providence and between. There were very few cancellations that day. In fact, AA2120 from Washington, DC to Boston flew with a minor delay at about the same time. So, the weather somehow affected only this particular flight AA5230. The next available flight was the following morning. The American Airlines refused to reimburse accommodation (hotel at DCA)

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