Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

San Francisco (SFO) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 20m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

Flights connecting via Charlotte (CLT) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 9h 27m.

Which airlines fly to Washington, D.C.?

United Airlines, Air New Zealand and Air Canada are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Washington, D.C. from Sydney according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 59% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Washington, D.C.. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Washington, D.C. on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) offer the lowest average return price of $549.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Sydney and Washington, D.C.?

San Francisco (SFO) was the most common stop: 48% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Washington, D.C. refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Washington, D.C.?

The number of operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Washington, D.C. is 6 as of February 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Washington, D.C.?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Washington, D.C..

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sydney and Washington, D.C.?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,038 to $1,661. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,269.

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09:20 - 11:17

SYD

IAD

39h 57m

2 stops

16:10 - 07:20

IAD

SYD

25h 10m

2 stops

$1,269Air Canada

Mon, 11 May - Sat, 23 May

11:20 - 21:23

SYD

IAD

50h 03m

2 stops

09:55 - 08:35

IAD

SYD

31h 40m

2 stops

$1,276Air Canada

Thu, 5 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

11:20 - 20:54

SYD

IAD

25h 34m

2 stops

09:55 - 08:35

IAD

SYD

31h 40m

2 stops

$1,280Air Canada

Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar

11:20 - 21:23

SYD

IAD

50h 03m

2 stops

22:09 - 08:35

IAD

SYD

43h 26m

2 stops

$1,283Air Canada

Thu, 5 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

06:05 - 18:18

SYD

BWI

28h 13m

2 stops

15:21 - 10:55

BWI

SYD

28h 34m

2 stops

$1,540Qantas Airways

Sun, 22 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar

06:05 - 14:30

SYD

BWI

23h 25m

2 stops

15:21 - 20:50

BWI

SYD

38h 29m

2 stops

$1,563Qantas Airways

Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

11:50 - 16:10

SYD

BWI

20h 20m

1 stop

18:25 - 08:05

BWI

SYD

22h 40m

1 stop

$1,595United Airlines

Thu, 26 Feb - Mon, 23 Mar

21:55 - 14:30

SYD

BWI

32h 35m

2 stops

15:21 - 09:50

BWI

SYD

27h 29m

2 stops

$1,605Qantas Airways

Sat, 28 Feb - Fri, 20 Mar

06:05 - 14:32

SYD

BWI

23h 27m

2 stops

15:22 - 21:55

BWI

SYD

39h 33m

2 stops

$1,622Qantas Airways

Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

11:50 - 16:10

SYD

BWI

20h 20m

1 stop

18:25 - 08:05

BWI

SYD

22h 40m

1 stop

$1,644United Airlines

Fri, 27 Feb - Mon, 23 Mar

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

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Air Canada

11 May

SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 57m

2 stops

IAD11:17Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23 May

IAD16:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 10m

2 stops

SYD07:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,269

Air Canada

5 Mar

SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

50h 03m

2 stops

IAD21:23Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16 Mar

IAD13:13Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 22m

2 stops

SYD08:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,276

Air Canada

24 Feb

SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 34m

2 stops

IAD20:54Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10 Mar

IAD09:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 40m

2 stops

SYD08:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,280

United Airlines flights from Sydney to Washington, D.C.

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United Airlines

26 Feb

SYD11:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 16m

1 stop

IAD16:06Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

18 Mar

IAD18:03Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 12m

1 stop

SYD09:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,595

United Airlines

27 July

SYD09:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 59m

2 stops

DCA18:29Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5 Aug

DCA11:57Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

28h 58m

3 stops

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,603

United Airlines

23 Feb

SYD11:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 16m

1 stop

IAD16:06Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8 Mar

IAD17:50Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 10m

1 stop

SYD07:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,640

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SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/5

09:20-11:17

2 stops39h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 23/5

16:10-07:20

2 stops25h 10m

$1,269

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

11:20-21:23

2 stops50h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 18/3

09:55-08:35

2 stops31h 40m

$1,276

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/2

11:20-20:54

2 stops25h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/3

09:55-08:35

2 stops31h 40m

$1,280

SydneyWashington, D.C.

SYD - IAD

SYDIAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

11:20-21:23

2 stops50h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 15/3

22:09-08:35

2 stops43h 26m

$1,283

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/2

06:05-18:18

2 stops28h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/3

15:21-10:55

2 stops28h 34m

$1,540

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

06:05-14:30

2 stops23h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 18/3

15:21-20:50

2 stops38h 29m

$1,563

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/2

11:50-16:10

1 stop20h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 23/3

18:25-08:05

1 stop22h 40m

$1,595

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/2

21:55-14:30

2 stops32h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 20/3

15:21-09:50

2 stops27h 29m

$1,605

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

06:05-14:32

2 stops23h 27m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 17/3

15:22-21:55

2 stops39h 33m

$1,622

SydneyBaltimore

SYD - BWI

SYDBWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/2

11:50-16:10

1 stop20h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 23/3

18:25-08:05

1 stop22h 40m

$1,644

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sydney and Washington, D.C.?

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

The cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Sydney is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,193, 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 September to fly from Sydney, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,277.

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 Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Washington, D.C. for around $1,718 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 Sydney for as low as $1,522 on momondo.

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How have Sydney to Washington, D.C. flight prices changed over time?

As of February 2026, prices for Sydney to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 33% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Washington, D.C. by plane?
There are 15700.1 km between Sydney Kingsford Smith and Washington, D.C.. Typically, this will take 20h 05m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Washington, D.C.?
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Washington, D.C.?
The number of operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Washington, D.C. is 6 as of February 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Washington, D.C.?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Washington, D.C..
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Sydney to Washington, D.C.?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Sydney to Washington, D.C. is United Airlines, representing 47% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Qantas Airways at 19%, Air New Zealand at 12%, and Air Canada at 10%.

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Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $784	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 988 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,087	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,271 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,156	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,281 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,213	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,709 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,382	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 582 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,707	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 438 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights

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