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 22h 20m on average. On the other hand, flying from Sydney to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 25h 03m 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 60% 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.?

Air China, Delta, and United Airlines 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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10:45 - 21:59BNE Brisbane-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

26h 14m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

11:05 - 08:45DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-BNE Brisbane

30h 40m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

$1,390Air Canada

Thu, 12 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

09:45 - 21:59BNE Brisbane-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

26h 14m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

11:05 - 08:45DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-BNE Brisbane

30h 40m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

$1,390Air Canada

Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

10:45 - 17:17BNE Brisbane-BWI Baltimore/Washington

45h 32m2 stops Vancouver Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

18:20 - 08:45BWI Baltimore/Washington-BNE Brisbane

47h 25m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Vancouver Intl

$1,446Multiple Airlines

Thu, 21 Jan - Sat, 6 Feb

10:45 - 19:09BNE Brisbane-BWI Baltimore/Washington

23h 24m2 stops Vancouver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:09 - 08:45BWI Baltimore/Washington-BNE Brisbane

31h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Vancouver Intl

$1,461Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

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

21h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

17:27 - 05:00BWI Baltimore/Washington-MEL Melbourne

43h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,487Qantas Airways

Thu, 11 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb

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

26h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:47 - 09:30BWI Baltimore/Washington-MEL Melbourne

29h 43m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,540American Airlines

Thu, 11 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb

22:45 - 11:10MEL Melbourne-BWI Baltimore/Washington

28h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:40 - 09:30BWI Baltimore/Washington-MEL Melbourne

29h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,540American Airlines

Thu, 11 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb

10:40 - 21:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-BWI Baltimore/Washington

27h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Minneapolis St Paul

07:01 - 08:30BWI Baltimore/Washington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 29m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,610Virgin Australia

Mon, 2 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

10:15 - 23:04SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-BWI Baltimore/Washington

27h 49m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11:55 - 07:50BWI Baltimore/Washington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 55m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,612Virgin Australia

Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

20:35 - 17:51BNE Brisbane-BWI Baltimore/Washington

35h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

07:00 - 06:30BWI Baltimore/Washington-BNE Brisbane

33h 30m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,757Qantas Airways

Tue, 13 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

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09:30 - 16:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-BWI Baltimore/Washington

21h 05m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

17:43 - 08:00BWI Baltimore/Washington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 17m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,679United Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

09:30 - 07:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-BWI Baltimore/Washington

35h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles San Francisco

17:43 - 08:00BWI Baltimore/Washington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 17m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,679United Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

09:15 - 23:19SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-BWI Baltimore/Washington

28h 04m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Minneapolis St Paul

10:21 - 06:50BWI Baltimore/Washington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 29m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,830Delta

Sun, 20 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

09:10 - 20:19SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-BWI Baltimore/Washington

25h 09m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

15:57 - 06:55BWI Baltimore/Washington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,949Qantas Airways

Sun, 20 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

19:40 - 07:21MEL Melbourne-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

49h 41m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles Los Angeles

23:00 - 15:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MEL Melbourne

49h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,996Air China

Sun, 20 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

12:00 - 22:59SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-BWI Baltimore/Washington

24h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

15:57 - 06:55BWI Baltimore/Washington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,017Qantas Airways

Sun, 20 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

08:55 - 23:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

52h 15m2 stops Tokyo Haneda New York John F Kennedy Intl

06:30 - 06:20DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Tokyo Haneda

$2,887Japan Airlines

Sun, 20 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

08:55 - 23:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

52h 15m2 stops Tokyo Haneda New York John F Kennedy Intl

07:42 - 06:20DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Tokyo Haneda

$2,887Japan Airlines

Sun, 20 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

09:20 - 12:14SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

40h 54m2 stops Vancouver Intl Ottawa

12:55 - 07:20DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

52h 25m2 stops Ottawa Vancouver Intl

$2,893Air Canada

Sun, 20 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

09:20 - 07:43SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 23m2 stops Vancouver Intl Ottawa

22:19 - 07:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

43h 01m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

$2,904Air Canada

Sun, 20 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

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

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Air Canada

28 Oct

BNE09:45Brisbane

24h 38m

2 stops

IAD20:23Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

4 Nov

IAD09:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 50m

2 stops

BNE08:45Brisbane

$1,390

Air Canada

19 Nov

SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 03m

2 stops

IAD20:23Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

3 Dec

IAD09:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 00m

2 stops

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,399

Air Canada

12 Nov

BNE10:45Brisbane

26h 14m

2 stops

DCA21:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1 Dec

DCA11:05Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

30h 40m

2 stops

BNE08:45Brisbane

$1,433

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

30 Oct

IAD23:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

42h 05m

1 stop

SYD08:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,624

Air China

1 Oct

SYD19:40Sydney 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

$1,643

Air China

19 Nov

SYD10:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

47h 50m

1 stop

IAD18:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

4 Dec

IAD22:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

42h 05m

1 stop

SYD08:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,689

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BNE Brisbane - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

BNEDCA

Brisbane

Thu 12/11

10:45-21:59

2 stops26h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 22/11

11:05-08:45

2 stops30h 40m

$1,390

BrisbaneWashington, D.C.

BNE Brisbane - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

BNEDCA

Brisbane

Wed 28/10

09:45-21:59

2 stops26h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/11

11:05-08:45

2 stops30h 40m

$1,390

BrisbaneBaltimore

BNE Brisbane - BWI Baltimore/Washington

BNEBWI

Brisbane

Thu 21/1

10:45-17:17

2 stops45h 32m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 6/2

18:20-08:45

2 stops47h 25m

$1,446

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BrisbaneBaltimore

BNE Brisbane - BWI Baltimore/Washington

BNEBWI

Brisbane

Wed 4/11

10:45-19:09

2 stops23h 24m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 18/11

10:09-08:45

2 stops31h 36m

$1,461

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL Melbourne - BWI Baltimore/Washington

MELBWI

Melbourne

Thu 11/2

12:00-17:16

1 stop21h 16m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 20/2

17:27-05:00

1 stop43h 33m

$1,487

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL Melbourne - BWI Baltimore/Washington

MELBWI

Melbourne

Thu 11/2

12:00-22:52

1 stop26h 52m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 20/2

11:47-09:30

2 stops29h 43m

$1,540

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL Melbourne - BWI Baltimore/Washington

MELBWI

Melbourne

Thu 11/2

22:45-11:10

2 stops28h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 20/2

11:40-09:30

2 stops29h 50m

$1,540

SydneyBaltimore

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BWI Baltimore/Washington

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/11

10:40-21:45

2 stops27h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/11

07:01-08:30

2 stops33h 29m

$1,610

SydneyBaltimore

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BWI Baltimore/Washington

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

10:15-23:04

2 stops27h 49m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 21/10

11:55-07:50

2 stops28h 55m

$1,612

BrisbaneBaltimore

BNE Brisbane - BWI Baltimore/Washington

BNEBWI

Brisbane

Tue 13/10

20:35-17:51

2 stops35h 16m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 29/10

07:00-06:30

1 stop33h 30m

$1,757

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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 $1,541, 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 November to fly from Australia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,582.

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Best price found	$951
Fastest flight time	21h 05m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from Australia in the past 72 hours is $951. The best return flight deal from Australia to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,390.

The fastest flight from Australia to Washington, D.C. takes 21h 05m

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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 $362	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,078 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $570	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,217 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $785	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,100 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $944	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 259 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,167	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,645 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,195	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 669 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,291	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 475 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,719	Free cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,526 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $2,196	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,914 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
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