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 Brisbane to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 25h 10m on average. On the other hand, flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 26h 51m 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 American Airlines 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 62% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Washington, D.C.. Keep in mind that there are 10 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.?

Delta, Etihad Airways, and Air China 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.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Washington, D.C.?

As of September 2026, there are 10 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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14:15 - 10:17SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 02m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles Orlando

06:00 - 22:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

49h 25m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi

$1,262Multiple Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

14:15 - 06:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 05m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

08:05 - 12:35IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

37h 30m3 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi

$1,272Multiple Airlines

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

14:35 - 22:54MEL Melbourne-BWI Baltimore/Washington

23h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

09:38 - 05:00BWI Baltimore/Washington-MEL Melbourne

28h 22m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,460American Airlines

Mon, 12 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

09:45 - 22:17MEL Melbourne-BWI Baltimore/Washington

27h 32m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

09:38 - 05:00BWI Baltimore/Washington-MEL Melbourne

28h 22m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,460American Airlines

Mon, 12 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

12:00 - 17:16MEL Melbourne-BWI Baltimore/Washington

21h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

19:52 - 05:00BWI Baltimore/Washington-MEL Melbourne

41h 08m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,502Qantas Airways

Thu, 11 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb

12:00 - 22:52MEL Melbourne-BWI Baltimore/Washington

26h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

19:52 - 05:00BWI Baltimore/Washington-MEL Melbourne

41h 08m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,515Qantas Airways

Thu, 11 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb

10:30 - 17:34BNE Brisbane-BWI Baltimore/Washington

21h 04m1 stop San Francisco

08:00 - 06:30BWI Baltimore/Washington-BNE Brisbane

32h 30m1 stop San Francisco

$1,695Virgin Australia

Tue, 13 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

09:20 - 17:23SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-BWI Baltimore/Washington

24h 03m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

18:31 - 06:20BWI Baltimore/Washington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

43h 49m1 stop San Francisco

$1,744United Airlines

Thu, 25 Feb - Sat, 6 Mar

11:20 - 17:36SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-BWI Baltimore/Washington

22h 16m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

16:10 - 09:05BWI Baltimore/Washington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,744United Airlines

Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 8 Mar

10:30 - 17:34BNE Brisbane-BWI Baltimore/Washington

21h 04m1 stop San Francisco

08:05 - 13:20BWI Baltimore/Washington-BNE Brisbane

39h 15m2 stops San Francisco Melbourne

$1,789Virgin Australia

Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

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09:00 - 18:27MEL Melbourne-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 27m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

06:00 - 06:45IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MEL Melbourne

33h 45m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,330American Airlines

Sat, 5 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

07:25 - 12:23MEL Melbourne-BWI Baltimore/Washington

42h 58m2 stops Tokyo Narita Chicago O'Hare Intl

07:17 - 06:45BWI Baltimore/Washington-MEL Melbourne

32h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Tokyo Narita

$2,516Japan Airlines

Sat, 5 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

07:25 - 18:03MEL Melbourne-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

48h 38m2 stops Tokyo Narita Chicago O'Hare Intl

07:45 - 06:45DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-MEL Melbourne

32h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Tokyo Narita

$2,546Japan Airlines

Sat, 5 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

17:45 - 15:40MEL Melbourne-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 55m2 stops Perth Doha Hamad Intl

21:00 - 16:50IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MEL Melbourne

29h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$2,549Multiple Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep

00:30 - 22:00MEL Melbourne-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 30m3 stops Ho Chi Minh City Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

09:55 - 11:15IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MEL Melbourne

35h 20m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Hong Kong Intl

$2,749Multiple Airlines

Sun, 6 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep

10:20 - 17:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-BWI Baltimore/Washington

21h 20m1 stop San Francisco

15:04 - 06:55BWI Baltimore/Washington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 51m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$3,123United Airlines

Sat, 5 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep

10:20 - 16:43SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

20h 23m1 stop San Francisco

14:40 - 07:00DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 20m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$3,123United Airlines

Sat, 5 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep

13:35 - 21:34MEL Melbourne-BWI Baltimore/Washington

21h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

13:34 - 06:45BWI Baltimore/Washington-MEL Melbourne

26h 11m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Los Angeles Los Angeles

$3,221American Airlines

Sat, 5 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

17:30 - 16:35MEL Melbourne-BWI Baltimore/Washington

37h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles

18:50 - 09:15BWI Baltimore/Washington-MEL Melbourne

23h 25m1 stop San Francisco

$3,974Virgin Australia

Sat, 5 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

09:20 - 10:18SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

38h 58m3 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

20:40 - 07:20DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

44h 40m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

$4,540Air Canada

Sat, 5 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep

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Air China flights from Australia to Washington, D.C.

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Air China

15 Oct

SYD20:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

37h 50m

1 stop

IAD19:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27 Oct

IAD23:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

42h 05m

1 stop

SYD08:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,603

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29 Sept

SYD19:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 29m

2 stops

IAD22:09Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23 Oct

IAD23:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

42h 30m

1 stop

SYD08:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,718

Air New Zealand flights from Australia to Washington, D.C.

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20 Oct

BNE08:40Brisbane

27h 27m

2 stops

IAD22:07Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

17 Nov

IAD12:50Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 10m

2 stops

BNE10:00Brisbane

$1,991

Air New Zealand

15 Oct

SYD09:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 35m

2 stops

IAD00:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27 Oct

IAD12:50Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 45m

2 stops

SYD08:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,996

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9 Sept

SYD09:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 50m

2 stops

IAD22:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22 Sept

IAD12:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 00m

2 stops

SYD08:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,113

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14:15-10:17

3 stops35h 02m

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3 stops49h 25m

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3 stops31h 05m

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1 stop23h 19m

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Thu 11/2

12:00-17:16

1 stop21h 16m

Baltimore/Washington

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19:52-05:00

2 stops41h 08m

$1,502

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL Melbourne - BWI Baltimore/Washington

MELBWI

Melbourne

Thu 11/2

12:00-22:52

1 stop26h 52m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 20/2

19:52-05:00

2 stops41h 08m

$1,515

BrisbaneBaltimore

BNE Brisbane - BWI Baltimore/Washington

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Brisbane

Tue 13/10

10:30-17:34

1 stop21h 04m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 29/10

08:00-06:30

1 stop32h 30m

$1,695

SydneyBaltimore

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BWI Baltimore/Washington

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/2

09:20-17:23

2 stops24h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 6/3

18:31-06:20

1 stop43h 49m

$1,744

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SydneyBaltimore

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BWI Baltimore/Washington

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/2

11:20-17:36

1 stop22h 16m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/3

16:10-09:05

2 stops24h 55m

$1,744

BrisbaneBaltimore

BNE Brisbane - BWI Baltimore/Washington

BNEBWI

Brisbane

Tue 13/10

10:30-17:34

1 stop21h 04m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 20/10

08:05-13:20

2 stops39h 15m

$1,789

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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 November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,504, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Washington, D.C. in November, then you should wait until February to fly from Australia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,519.

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Best price found	$662
Fastest flight time	21h 16m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from Australia in the past 72 hours is $662. The best return flight deal from Australia to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,262.

The fastest flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. takes 21h 16m

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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 September 2026, there are 10 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 $360	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,029 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $566	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,159 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $780	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,088 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $938	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 258 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,160	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,573 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,188	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 668 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,283	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 474 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,708	Free cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,522 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $2,182	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,912 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
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