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Washington D.C..RM4,533 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 May, returning Thu, 29 May.Return flight with Jetstar and Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sydney on Thu, 15 May, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 29 May, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,533, select.
Washington D.C..RM4,724 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Jun, returning Sat, 14 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sydney on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Sat, 14 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,724, select.
Washington D.C..RM4,763 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 May, returning Thu, 12 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sydney on Fri, 23 May, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,763, select.
Washington D.C..RM4,831 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Aug, returning Wed, 20 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar and Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sydney on Sun, 10 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,831, select.
Washington D.C..RM5,021 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep, returning Sat, 15 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Sydney on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM5,021, select.
Washington D.C..RM5,148 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Wed, 9 Jul.Return flight with Qantas and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Sydney on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM5,148, select.
Washington D.C..RM5,345 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 29 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Sydney on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM5,345, select.
Washington D.C..RM5,365 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Sep, returning Thu, 25 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Sydney on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM5,365, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Washington D.C.

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to Washington D.C. flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from RM4,533
Jun
from RM4,724
Jul
from RM5,380
Aug
from RM4,831
Sep
from RM5,365
Oct
from RM5,345
Nov
from RM5,417
Dec
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Mar
from RM5,868
Apr
from RM6,472

Alternative Sydney to Washington D.C. routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Sydney to Washington D.C.? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Sydney to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM4,533
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Washington D.C.: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Washington D.C.: Washington Ronald Reagan, Camp Springs Andrews AFB, Washington Dulles, Baltimore Washington International, and Manassas.
The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Washington D.C. is RM4,533. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Washington D.C.. But we found flights with one or more stops from RM4,533.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Sydney to Washington D.C..
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Washington D.C. is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from Sydney Airport, the cheapest airport near Washington D.C. is Washington Ronald Reagan – which is 5.5 km away from the centre of Washington D.C.. We've found flights into this airport from RM4,533.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Washington D.C. on Thursday, 15 May 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Sydney Airport and Washington D.C.. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington D.C. but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. July is typically the warmest month in Washington D.C., when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Washington D.C..

Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Washington DC: what you need to know

  • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, Washington DC is 15 hours behind Sydney.

  • Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from SYD to Washington DC. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from SYD to Washington DC. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular options:

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • You'll need an ETA for United States if you hold a passport from Australia and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements change frequently. So before booking your cheap ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Washington DC, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most recent updates.

  • Located around 18 kilometres from central Sydney, SYD can be reached in approximately 21 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 27 minutes.

  • After an easy start to your trip? Stay near SYD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Washington DC or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Washington DC

  • The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Washington DC is RM2,260. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM4,533. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from SYD to Washington DC, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.

  • If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Washington DC.

  • Snapping up a cheap ticket from SYD to Washington DC is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your travel plans with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Washington DC.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 16 minutes.

  • Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 43 minutes.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Washington DC, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near DCA:

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Best time to go to Washington DC

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Washington DC. To escape the crowds, travel to Washington DC in May when it's quieter.

  • Before locking in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Washington DC, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.

  • Look for cheap flights from SYD to Washington DC in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 10ºC on average.

More about Washington DC

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Washington DC right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Washington DC:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. White House Historical Association, The White House and National Mall are major attractions which should be on any good Washington DC itinerary.

Complete your Washington DC trip with a car rental

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