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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 72 hours
Sydney
Sydney3 stops$1,133
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$1,144
Perth
Perth2 stops$1,370
Cairns
Cairns2 stops$1,423
Adelaide
Adelaide2 stops$1,272
Hobart
Hobart2 stops$1,430
Canberra
Canberra2 stops$1,264
Maroochydore
Maroochydore2 stops$1,495
Alice Springs
Alice Springs2 stops$2,093
Newcastle
Newcastle2 stops$1,494
Sydney
Sydney3 stops$1,133
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$1,144
Perth
Perth2 stops$1,370
Cairns
Cairns2 stops$1,423
Adelaide
Adelaide2 stops$1,272
Hobart
Hobart2 stops$1,430
Canberra
Canberra2 stops$1,264
Maroochydore
Maroochydore2 stops$1,495
Alice Springs
Alice Springs2 stops$2,093
Newcastle
Newcastle2 stops$1,494

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 round-trip 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 round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Australia

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 9
Qantas Airways Logo
1:49 pm - 5:00 am
DCA
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MEL
25h 11m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
1:35 pm - 9:20 pm
MEL
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DCA
21h 45m
1 stop
$1,107Qantas Airways
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 9
Qantas Airways Logo
2:53 pm - 5:00 am
IAD
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MEL
24h 07m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
1:35 pm - 8:24 pm
MEL
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IAD
20h 49m
1 stop
$1,107Qantas Airways
Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 10:25 pm
IAD
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SYD
45h 20m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:15 pm - 7:09 pm
SYD
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IAD
43h 54m
3 stops
$1,133Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 12:00 pm
IAD
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MEL
39h 40m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 5:14 pm
MEL
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IAD
41h 49m
3 stops
$1,133Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 15
Air Canada Logo
3:45 pm - 7:05 am
IAD
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BNE
25h 20m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:15 am - 3:00 pm
BNE
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IAD
42h 45m
2 stops
$1,144Air Canada
Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 22
Air Canada Logo
9:40 am - 7:05 am
DCA
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BNE
31h 25m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:15 am - 10:20 am
BNE
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DCA
38h 05m
2 stops
$1,145Air Canada
Sun, Aug 9 - Wed, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
3:03 pm - 7:00 am
BWI
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SYD
25h 57m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 4:35 pm
SYD
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BWI
21h 05m
1 stop
$1,177United Airlines
Sun, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 16
American Airlines Logo
7:17 pm - 6:55 am
BWI
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SYD
21h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 11:41 pm
SYD
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BWI
25h 41m
1 stop
$1,184American Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Mon, Aug 17
United Airlines Logo
7:23 pm - 7:00 am
BWI
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SYD
21h 37m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 4:35 pm
SYD
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BWI
21h 05m
1 stop
$1,187United Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
American Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 6:55 am
BWI
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SYD
24h 30m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 9:52 pm
SYD
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BWI
23h 52m
2 stops
$1,188American Airlines
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 May, when tickets cost $1,390 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,911 and $1,619 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 the flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$572
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 34% increase in price.
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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 travelers 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 round-trip 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.