How long does it take to fly to Washington, D.C.?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Australia you fly out of and what airport in Washington, D.C. you fly into. For example, flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 20h 52m on average. On the other hand, flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 23h 15m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

Which airlines fly to Washington, D.C.?

United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Washington, D.C. from Australia according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 60% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Washington, D.C.. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Washington, D.C. on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Australia to Washington, D.C.?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Washington, D.C.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Washington, D.C.?

Prices for flights from Australia to Washington, D.C. were last updated today.

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As of December 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Washington, D.C..

How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Washington, D.C.?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Australia to Washington, D.C..

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Washington, D.C. can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Washington, D.C.. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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11:30 - 05:05

MEL

BWI

33h 35m1 stop

18:25 - 08:30

BWI

MEL

23h 05m1 stop

$1,317United Airlines

Fri, 6 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

13:00 - 23:19

MEL

BWI

26h 19m2 stops

18:25 - 08:30

BWI

MEL

23h 05m1 stop

$1,320United Airlines

Fri, 6 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

09:45 - 21:23

BNE

IAD

49h 38m2 stops

09:55 - 07:45

IAD

BNE

31h 50m2 stops

$1,387Air Canada

Thu, 12 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

09:45 - 11:29

BNE

IAD

39h 44m2 stops

09:00 - 11:30

IAD

BNE

36h 30m3 stops

$1,424Air Canada

Thu, 12 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

08:40 - 16:50

BNE

IAD

22h 10m1 stop

17:37 - 05:30

IAD

BNE

21h 53m1 stop

$1,506Qantas Airways

Thu, 12 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

11:30 - 16:53

MEL

BWI

21h 23m1 stop

18:08 - 09:30

BWI

MEL

23h 22m1 stop

$1,619Virgin Australia

Fri, 20 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb

13:55 - 07:19

SYD

BWI

32h 24m2 stops

06:13 - 08:45

BWI

SYD

35h 32m2 stops

$1,643Air New Zealand

Wed, 11 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

07:05 - 23:10

SYD

BWI

32h 05m2 stops

15:41 - 20:05

BWI

SYD

36h 24m2 stops

$1,705Qantas Airways

Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

12:10 - 20:49

MEL

IAD

24h 39m2 stops

12:35 - 17:40

IAD

MEL

37h 05m2 stops

$1,780Air New Zealand

Wed, 21 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

13:00 - 20:49

MEL

IAD

23h 49m1 stop

16:10 - 09:00

IAD

MEL

25h 50m1 stop

$1,911Virgin Australia

Fri, 6 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

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12 Mar

BNE09:45Brisbane

49h 38m

2 stops

IAD21:23Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24 Mar

IAD09:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 50m

2 stops

BNE07:45Brisbane

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12 Mar

BNE09:45Brisbane

39h 44m

2 stops

IAD11:29Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24 Mar

IAD09:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 30m

3 stops

BNE11:30Brisbane

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12 Mar

BNE09:45Brisbane

39h 44m

2 stops

IAD11:29Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24 Mar

IAD09:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 30m

3 stops

BNE11:30Brisbane

$1,431

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12 Mar

BNE08:40Brisbane

22h 10m

1 stop

IAD16:50Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24 Mar

IAD17:37Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 53m

1 stop

BNE05:30Brisbane

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12 Mar

BNE08:40Brisbane

22h 10m

1 stop

IAD16:50Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24 Mar

IAD17:37Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 53m

1 stop

BNE05:30Brisbane

$1,526

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12 Mar

BNE08:40Brisbane

22h 10m

1 stop

IAD16:50Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24 Mar

IAD17:37Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 53m

1 stop

BNE05:30Brisbane

$1,533

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Fri 6/3

11:30-05:05

1 stop33h 35m

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1 stop23h 05m

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Melbourne

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13:00-23:19

2 stops26h 19m

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18:25-08:30

1 stop23h 05m

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BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

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Brisbane

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09:45-21:23

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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09:55-07:45

2 stops31h 50m

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BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

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Brisbane

Thu 12/3

09:45-11:29

2 stops39h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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09:00-11:30

3 stops36h 30m

$1,424

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE - IAD

BNEIAD

Brisbane

Thu 12/3

08:40-16:50

1 stop22h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 24/3

17:37-05:30

1 stop21h 53m

$1,506

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

11:30-16:53

1 stop21h 23m

Baltimore/Washington

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18:08-09:30

1 stop23h 22m

$1,619

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SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

13:55-07:19

2 stops32h 24m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 24/3

06:13-08:45

2 stops35h 32m

$1,643

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SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/1

07:05-23:10

2 stops32h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 31/1

15:41-20:05

2 stops36h 24m

$1,705

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Wed 21/1

12:10-20:49

2 stops24h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 28/1

12:35-17:40

2 stops37h 05m

$1,780

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

13:00-20:49

1 stop23h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 14/3

16:10-09:00

1 stop25h 50m

$1,911

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

The cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Australia is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,219, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Washington, D.C. in February, then you should wait until August to fly from Australia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,536.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C.. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,951. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Washington, D.C. on Sunday is $2,253.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

Flying to Washington, D.C. from Australia in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,978 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights to Washington, D.C. are more costly at midday, with an average ticket price of $2,155. Departure times at midday fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Washington, D.C.?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Washington, D.C. for around $1,879 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Washington, D.C. from Australia for as low as $1,612 on momondo.

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As of December 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Washington, D.C..
How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Washington, D.C.?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Australia to Washington, D.C..
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Washington, D.C. can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Washington, D.C.. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $605	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,044 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $613	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,078 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $840	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 947 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,097	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 551 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,229	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 426 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
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