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$452 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. departing on 10/17. 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 Sydney to Washington, D.C. (SYD-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. 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 round-trip flight deals from Sydney to Washington, D.C.

Wed, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 11
Air Canada Logo
11:20 am - 10:26 amSYD-DCA
39h 06m2 stops
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6:00 am - 9:35 amDCA-SYD
35h 35m2 stops
$824Air Canada
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Mon, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 24
American Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 6:46 pmSYD-BWI
23h 36m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:27 pm - 8:05 amBWI-SYD
27h 38m2 stops
$834American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 19
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 7:13 amSYD-BWI
35h 43m1 stop
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7:09 am - 8:00 amBWI-SYD
33h 51m1 stop
$850United Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 22
United Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 9:30 pmSYD-BWI
25h 10m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 8:00 amBWI-SYD
24h 45m2 stops
$851United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 6:35 amSYD-BWI
27h 50m1 stop
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8:26 pm - 7:25 amBWI-SYD
42h 59m1 stop
$942Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 6:35 amSYD-BWI
31h 20m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:26 pm - 12:30 pmBWI-SYD
32h 04m3 stops
$964Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 22
Virgin Australia Logo
10:30 am - 6:21 pmSYD-BWI
22h 51m1 stop
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7:28 pm - 8:00 amBWI-SYD
21h 32m1 stop
$1,048Virgin Australia
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Sat, Nov 15 - Fri, Nov 21
Qantas Airways Logo
2:05 pm - 10:28 pmSYD-IAD
24h 23m1 stop
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5:03 pm - 6:55 amIAD-SYD
21h 52m1 stop
$1,151Qantas Airways
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Sat, Nov 15 - Fri, Nov 21
Qantas Airways Logo
2:05 pm - 11:02 pmSYD-BWI
24h 57m1 stop
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3:07 pm - 6:55 amBWI-SYD
23h 48m1 stop
$1,151Qantas Airways
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Wed, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 11
Virgin Australia Logo
11:20 am - 4:26 pmSYD-IAD
21h 06m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
6:59 pm - 9:05 amIAD-SYD
22h 06m1 stop
$1,344Virgin Australia
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Air Canada
Cheapest • from $824 (round-trip)
Virgin Australia
Best reviews • 7.5 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 32% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$824
Overall average: $1,357
Air Canada
Wed 11/5Tue 11/11
SYD - DCA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$452
Typical prices: $494-660
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/17
SYD - BWI • 3 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Washington, D.C. flights

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

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

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Sydney to Washington, D.C., look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Washington, D.C., Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney 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 from Sydney to Washington, D.C. is February, where tickets cost $852 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,707 and $1,453 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney 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 from Sydney 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 on the flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C., you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$452
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 36% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. was $452 for a one-way ticket and $824 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sydney and Washington, D.C.?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Washington, D.C. from Sydney.

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

    Sydney is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. You will leave Sydney from Sydney Kingsford Smith and you will be arriving in Washington, D.C. at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C., Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. are Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. With an average price for the route of $983 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. Virgin Australia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,303 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney 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. from Sydney 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 Sydney 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 to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney 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. from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Sydney to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C.. 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 Sydney to Washington, D.C.? 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.
7.5
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 416 reviews
7.5Comfort
6.4Food
8.2Crew
6.4Entertainment
7.7Boarding
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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!

10.0 ExcellentManish, Aug 2025MEL - SYD
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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

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

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.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

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.

I found the staff to not be very attentive at all. When paying for Business Class you expect a certain type of service and that was not found. They were almost rude even

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

United airlines, mediocre at best. No issues , nothing great . Worked for me

Given it’s a red-eye into Charolotte, we didn’t get any food. The survey does not include “N/A” so the rating will be skewed.

The delayed flight was awful and moving the departure gate twice was annoying

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

The flight was on time and crew were nice, seats were tight and there was entertainment available

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

Initial flight was cancelled at the time of arrival to the airport, flight alternative requires switching from direct to flight with a layover, and the plane felt like it would split apart, it was so rattle-y.

Weather delay for 2.5 hours followed by half hour crew delay, did not have ginger ale, uncomfortable seats

It was nobody’s fault - but the plane came 4-hrs late and we were updated randomly in 20-30 mins increments which left us hostage to sit and wait expectantly. It was very long and got very late. Our plane didn’t land until nearly 1 am! Also the toilet wasn’t working. The hosts were nice enough but were clearly “about to pass out” as one told me. Lastly, there was no snack or even time for it. Just a bad experience overall.

The boarding crew was incredibly helpful getting me on an earlier flight

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

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