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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Sydney
Sydney3 stops$1,118
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$1,104
Perth
Perth2 stops$1,305
Cairns
Cairns2 stops$1,627
Adelaide
Adelaide2 stops$1,379
Hobart
Hobart2 stops$1,371
Canberra
Canberra2 stops$1,394
Sydney
Sydney3 stops$1,118
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$1,104
Perth
Perth2 stops$1,305
Cairns
Cairns2 stops$1,627
Adelaide
Adelaide2 stops$1,379
Hobart
Hobart2 stops$1,371
Canberra
Canberra2 stops$1,394
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Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. to Australia flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Washington, D.C. to Australia are running about 20% higher than they were around this time last year, averaging $1,524 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Washington, D.C. to Australia right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Washington, D.C. to Australia on KAYAK in the last week:

• Brisbane (BNE) from $1,104
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) from $1,118
• Melbourne (MEL) from $1,219
• Hobart (HBA) from $1,371
• Adelaide (ADL) from $1,379

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

May is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $1,431. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $2,048.

When is the best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia?

Book your flights 23 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 35% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Australia is the cheapest to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Australia are:

• Cairns (CNS) from $1,303
• Brisbane (BNE) from $1,447
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) from $1,551

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

Tuesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Australia, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 12% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

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

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Australia during the morning with average prices of $1,472. The night is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,684.

Key details for Washington, D.C. to Australia flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$570
Beat the crowds with an average 53% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 117% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Baltimore to Sydney

Your Washington, D.C. to Australia flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia?

    Yes. Fares from Washington, D.C. to Australia are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,292 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Washington, D.C. to Australia have ranged from $1,292 to $2,028.

  • What are the main airports serving Australia?

    Australia has 13 airports. The three busiest are Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) (56% of arrivals), Melbourne (MEL) (20%) and Brisbane (BNE) (10%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. to Australia?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia. One-stop options include:

    • United Airlines
    • American Airlines
    • Delta

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia?

    On flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Australia?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in Australia include:

    • Sydney Opera House
    • Marvel Stadium
    • Melbourne Cricket Ground
    • Crown Casino

  • 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.

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. to Australia flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 23 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 35% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for May when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Tuesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 12% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Cairns (CNS) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Washington, D.C.. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Sydney, which is the most popular destination in Australia. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
  • 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving 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.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 671 reviews
7.5Food
8.2Boarding
7.4Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
Airline reviews

I like Air NZ, but rather old plane seating in Premium Economy. Not very comfortable , nor very roomy.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Aug 2026
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I like Air NZ, but rather old plane seating in Premium Economy. Not very comfortable , nor very roomy.

Great airline service by the staff. I highly recommend it

Needed more leg room. Leg rest and entertainment system box took up a lot of space and I'm not tall. Breakfast was good. Poor quality of the entertainment options.

Aircon set too high so VERY warm and VERY uncomfortable.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Overall, a great experience from food and crew. The only setback was that this was the Second flight from Air New Zealand within a week that was an hour late for boarding.

The air New Zealand employees who assisted us with wheelchair aid on Auckland made our transfer from flight to the next seamless. Also were amazing in helping with our luggage and customs in Brisbane.

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

I don't know why the crew decided to board 15 minutes early without informing anyone not at the gate. Why would you have the app send a notification that we're boarding on time, instead board early, and then rush me to the gate. Then have me check my carry-on when I specifically packed my bag as to not do so.

Long delays at both DCA and MSP; Crew did not keep us informed (or very little). Airplane was showing signs of heavy use (not up to Delta standards). Food options for Business Class have dropped in quality. After landing we sat on tarmac for maybe 25 minutes with no provided chance to use the bathroom and crew did not tell us what was going on or give an estimated time to expect to be at a gate.

Flight was delayed for about an hour but overall good experience

The gentleman at the gate I think his name is RIE was exceptional

This flight was no comparison to our prior flight. I'm thinking it all has to do with the age of the aircraft.

2 of the seats in row 31 the entertainment system was not working, and one seat the tray table did not go all the way down. Flight arrived early and departed on time which was great.

Waited at the usual crowded gate at DCA where one ends up standing up because there aren't enough seats.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

Inexpensive, got an exit row aisle aeat with no middle passenger, bought a great breakfast sandwich, flight comfortable & arrived ahead of schedule.

I wouldn't say I liked being forced to check my small roller bag at the gate; too many people had bags and were in a higher boarding group.

Despite having numerous passengers held up by American Airlines delays. Qantas (an AA partner) closed boarding with 0 flexibility

Boarding , crew and meals were all amazing. Couldn't wish for a better LOOONG flight from Dallas to Sydney .

Boarding was effortless, the food was outstanding, the seats in Premium Economy were extremely comfortable, and the staff and crew were excellent.

PREMIUM ECONOMY - excellent !Brilliant new plane. Excellent tv catalogue. Good food. Good communication and service from all friend Australian crew. Good communication from captain. Best travel experience in years.

I couldn't hear all of the announcements. It was nice when they put them on the screen.

I liked boarding the plane. The staff were rude, the food was appalling and the chairs the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

Enjoyed the new possibilities of in flight entertainment. Been awhile since I've flown, and that was a nice surprise. Being able to pick from such a variety was personalized and welcomed.

This was a small aircraft (relatively) and we were delayed half an hour on takeoff, which is not the airlines fault.

Flight delayed over an hour with plane on runway because of weather in an area of the country we were not in or flying to.

Flight attendant incredibly rude. Stuck her finger in my drink and didn’t even have the courtesy to apologize.

The very best airline service I have experienced. Better than domestic airlines first class and I flew Economy Plus!

The food was horrible. There was no. Wifi, and it was just terrible from bangkok to d. C

Boarding was 2 hours late and then we were delayed another 5 hours on the tarmac. I'm sure the crew were also tired, but some of them were rather snappy. The special dinner I ordered was not served, and they only served a tapas box on takeoff and breakfast before landing. That was disappointing in premium economy. However United was good at rebooking my connecting flight.

It was pretty good, they give a small blanket, neck pillow and earphones. The only bad thing was not big enough leg room for your bag and feet. They gave us a snack, dinner, and breakfast on flight and food was good considering it was on a plane

The crew was great. The food was typical, but decent. Everything else - mediocre to poor. The flight was late arriving - happily for us and our 49 minute connection (what idiot came up with that?)- in another concourse - that concourse changed before we arrived (ticket and app was showing the incorrect gate - when we boarded at the correct gate - known by the airport person pushing my assistance cart). Had I walked and read the screens or United app I would have missed the flight! May other people arrived late to the correct gate, having been victims of a last minute gate change, were also relieved the flight arrived late. The aircraft (Boeing 757) was a sardine-can due to an uncomfortable seat pitch distance. The material or seat was beyond not comfortable, but I'm sure they made a lot of money with that aircraft type. I spent a lot of time standing in the back (in the middle of the night/morning to rest my back). I learned my lesson - any trans-oceanic fight - avoid United or American Airlines - and look for Airbus or Boeing 737, 767, 777. Also, pay for business class or premium coach seating.

Crew was great. Seats are cramped and uncomfortable and I’m a small person.

A little more friendliness from that crew of the day.

Flight was delayed which isn’t the airline’s fault, but the communication around it was terrible. I left the lounge to show up at the gate to board at the time in my app, and the flight in front of mine was still boarding and the inbound plane hadn’t even taken off yet. Delays were slow to show up in my app. Improved communication could have let me have a more pleasant experience in the lounge vs waiting 1.5 hours at the gate.

Wifi was good on the flight from DCA to Dallas and terrible on the flight from Dallas to Tucson. The forward head in the flight from Dallas to Tucson was putrid smelling entirely urine soaked. The flight from DCA to Dallas was delayed by almost 30 min with a plane change.

Sat on tarmac at arrival at DFw for more than 30 min waiting for a gate.

Business Class layout was excellent. The seats were not nearly as comfortable as UA, Delta or Air New Zealand (the best). Nor were the controls as flexible. Food was okay but not great. Breakfast pancakes were like cardboard.

I am Plstinum Pro snd was standby on earlier flight. They gave seats to people that asked rather than follow standby order. When realized what was happening was too late to get on as no seats left. My scheduled flight was late. Then filled the seat beside me Ruth rude person that they had to move from her original seat

I have yet to come across an AA agent or flight attendant that is friendly. They really inhibit a good experience.

the flight is delayed, which is not uncommon but the communication was still getting hopes on reaching on time which didn't happen. When I boarded the flight it was so like unimaginably filthy. My seat belt had some sticky stuff to it like food or something from before and the space below the arm rest is accumulated dust and waste like from few months i have the pictures. Cheery on top, the airhostess was an old lady who was so bossy and mad for no reason and bossing around everyone!! worst experience ever!!

Flight was good, little delayed because of busy plane traffic

Flight was delayed multiple times and rerouted to different concourses in the airport because of all of American's delays. App/boarding pass would not update with changed gate information.

Did not know that they didn’t have screens for entertainment. I didn’t have headphones so I couldn’t watch anything on my phone.

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