SYD - WAS

$640 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 2/9. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$1,139
Typical prices: $1,300-$1,651
Qantas Airways
Wed 1/28Wed 2/4
SYD - BWI • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$640
Typical prices: $1,070-$1,125
Qantas Airways
Mon 2/9
SYD - BWI • 2 stops
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Qantas Airways
Cheapest • from $1,139 (round-trip)
Virgin Australia
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 35% price drop
December
Most popular
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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, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 4
Qantas Airways Logo
7:20 am - 2:49 pm
SYD
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BWI
23h 29m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
3:41 pm - 7:25 pm
BWI
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SYD
35h 44m2 stops
$1,139Qantas Airways
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 4
Air New Zealand Logo
1:55 pm - 9:26 pm
SYD
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BWI
23h 31m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
8:40 am - 6:05 pm
BWI
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SYD
41h 25m2 stops
$1,163Air New Zealand
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Feb 2
British Airways Logo
2:05 pm - 11:10 pm
SYD
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BWI
25h 05m1 stop
British Airways Logo
11:13 am - 9:00 am
BWI
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SYD
29h 47m2 stops
$1,167British Airways
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 4
Air New Zealand Logo
1:55 pm - 9:52 pm
SYD
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DCA
23h 57m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
2:45 pm - 8:45 am
DCA
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SYD
26h 00m2 stops
$1,172Air New Zealand
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Feb 2
British Airways Logo
2:05 pm - 11:10 pm
SYD
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BWI
25h 05m1 stop
British Airways Logo
3:41 pm - 6:55 am
BWI
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SYD
23h 14m1 stop
$1,176British Airways
Wed, Dec 24 - Wed, Jan 21
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 6:50 pm
SYD
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IAD
22h 40m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 6:20 am
IAD
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SYD
22h 10m1 stop
$1,184United Airlines
Wed, Dec 24 - Tue, Jan 20
United Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 9:43 pm
SYD
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DCA
23h 43m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:28 pm - 7:00 am
DCA
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SYD
22h 32m1 stop
$1,184United Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Feb 2
Delta Logo
10:40 am - 5:46 pm
SYD
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BWI
23h 06m2 stops
Delta Logo
1:02 pm - 8:30 am
BWI
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SYD
27h 28m2 stops
$1,185Delta
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 4:26 pm
SYD
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IAD
34h 46m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:04 pm - 7:45 pm
IAD
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SYD
33h 41m2 stops
$1,221Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 4:09 pm
SYD
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DCA
34h 29m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:01 pm - 7:45 pm
DCA
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SYD
34h 44m2 stops
$1,221Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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.?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Washington, D.C. departing in January.

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 $810 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,702 and $1,552 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$640
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 35% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.

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Estimated round-trip price
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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 $640 for a one-way ticket and $1,139 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.?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and Washington, D.C..

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C. are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $2,441 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $863 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 3 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.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 428 reviews
6.4Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.5Comfort
8.2Crew
6.4Food
Airline reviews

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

6.0 GoodElio, Dec 2025
SYD - CBR
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It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

The food is terrible. The same pasta or chicken with bad taste and presentation

It was probably one of the worst flights I’ve been on. The restrooms were never cleaned or stocked. The food was very subpar, and i usually enjoy airline food, so I was disappointed. It was just all around a bad experience. The only saving grace was the flight attendants.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

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.

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