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

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

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia?

The flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Baltimore (a popular airport in Washington, D.C.) to Sydney (the most popular airport in Australia), then the flight time is 22h 49m on average. If you fly from Washington, D.C. (another popular airport in Washington, D.C.) to Sydney, then the average flight time is 25h.

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

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

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 Washington, D.C. to Australia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Australia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Australia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$834 Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia in 2026/27

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06:00 - 08:45DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-BNE Brisbane

35h 45m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

10:45 - 12:19BNE Brisbane-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

40h 34m2 stops Vancouver Intl Ottawa

$1,543Air Canada

Thu, 24 Dec - Sat, 16 Jan

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

54h 40m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

10:45 - 12:19BNE Brisbane-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

40h 34m2 stops Vancouver Intl Ottawa

$1,544Air Canada

Wed, 23 Dec - Fri, 15 Jan

13:05 - 12:35BWI Baltimore/Washington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 30m3 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles Nadi

14:00 - 12:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-BWI Baltimore/Washington

38h 10m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,553Multiple Airlines

Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec

06:00 - 08:45DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-BNE Brisbane

35h 45m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

10:45 - 08:58BNE Brisbane-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

37h 13m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,554Air Canada

Thu, 24 Dec - Fri, 15 Jan

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

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

10:45 - 10:29BNE Brisbane-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

38h 44m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,560Air Canada

Mon, 1 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb

09:40 - 08:45DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-BNE Brisbane

32h 05m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

10:45 - 10:29BNE Brisbane-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

38h 44m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,566Air Canada

Mon, 1 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb

12:25 - 07:05BWI Baltimore/Washington-BNE Brisbane

28h 40m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Vancouver Intl

10:00 - 23:00BNE Brisbane-BWI Baltimore/Washington

27h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Denver Intl

$1,571Multiple Airlines

Mon, 29 Mar - Wed, 14 Apr

06:00 - 08:45DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-BNE Brisbane

35h 45m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

06:05 - 19:58BNE Brisbane-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

28h 53m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,600Air Canada

Mon, 1 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb

09:40 - 08:45DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-BNE Brisbane

32h 05m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

06:35 - 19:58BNE Brisbane-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

28h 23m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,607Air Canada

Mon, 1 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb

06:00 - 07:05DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-BNE Brisbane

35h 05m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

10:00 - 10:19BNE Brisbane-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

38h 19m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,613Air Canada

Mon, 29 Mar - Fri, 2 Apr

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

31h 40m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

10:45 - 21:59BNE Brisbane-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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

$1,560Air Canada

Sat, 31 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

06:00 - 08:45DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-BNE Brisbane

36h 45m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

06:05 - 19:58BNE Brisbane-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

28h 53m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,680Air Canada

Sat, 31 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

07:05 - 05:00IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MEL Melbourne

29h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

22:45 - 10:11MEL Melbourne-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

$1,776American Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

11:25 - 09:05BWI Baltimore/Washington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 40m1 stop Los Angeles

11:20 - 20:38SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-BWI Baltimore/Washington

25h 18m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,815United Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

09:00 - 08:30BWI Baltimore/Washington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 30m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

10:40 - 20:52SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-BWI Baltimore/Washington

26h 12m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,822Delta

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

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

32h 25m1 stop Los Angeles

14:05 - 23:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,882American Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

09:40 - 08:35DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 55m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

11:20 - 12:19SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

40h 59m2 stops Vancouver Intl Ottawa

$1,883Air New Zealand

Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

11:25 - 09:05BWI Baltimore/Washington-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 40m1 stop Los Angeles

09:15 - 16:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-BWI Baltimore/Washington

23h 10m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,886United Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

09:33 - 06:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 52m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Los Angeles

11:15 - 19:37SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 22m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

$1,887American Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

16:59 - 09:00DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 01m2 stops Columbus Los Angeles

14:05 - 20:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

22h 10m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Tulsa

$1,887American Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

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

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Air New Zealand

29 Jan

BWI06:00Baltimore/Washington

35h 35m

2 stops

SYD09:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

16 Feb

SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 12m

2 stops

BWI21:32Baltimore/Washington

$1,747

Air New Zealand

25 Jan

BWI17:24Baltimore/Washington

48h 11m

2 stops

SYD09:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

10 Feb

SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 12m

2 stops

BWI21:32Baltimore/Washington

$1,838

Air New Zealand

24 Jan

BWI08:44Baltimore/Washington

33h 51m

2 stops

SYD10:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

10 Feb

SYD11:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 02m

2 stops

BWI06:52Baltimore/Washington

$1,858

Qantas Airways flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia

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Qantas Airways

1 Feb

BWI16:59Baltimore/Washington

22h 31m

1 stop

BNE06:30Brisbane

17 Feb

BNE09:40Brisbane

23h 27m

1 stop

BWI18:07Baltimore/Washington

$1,710

Qantas Airways

10 Nov

BWI17:40Baltimore/Washington

21h 50m

1 stop

BNE06:30Brisbane

24 Nov

BNE06:00Brisbane

28h 14m

2 stops

BWI19:14Baltimore/Washington

$1,772

Qantas Airways

5 Nov

BWI11:51Baltimore/Washington

27h 04m

1 stop

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

12 Nov

SYD07:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 57m

2 stops

BWI19:17Baltimore/Washington

$1,791

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

DCABNE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 24/12

06:00-08:45

2 stops35h 45m

Brisbane

Sat 16/1

10:45-12:19

2 stops40h 34m

$1,543

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

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

DCABNE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 23/12

11:05-08:45

2 stops54h 40m

Brisbane

Fri 15/1

10:45-12:19

2 stops40h 34m

$1,544

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BWI Baltimore/Washington - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Baltimore/Washington

Tue 8/12

13:05-12:35

3 stops31h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/12

14:00-12:10

3 stops38h 10m

$1,553

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

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

DCABNE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 24/12

06:00-08:45

2 stops35h 45m

Brisbane

Fri 15/1

10:45-08:58

2 stops37h 13m

$1,554

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

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

DCABNE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/2

11:05-08:45

2 stops30h 40m

Brisbane

Wed 17/2

10:45-10:29

2 stops38h 44m

$1,560

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

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

DCABNE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/2

09:40-08:45

2 stops32h 05m

Brisbane

Wed 17/2

10:45-10:29

2 stops38h 44m

$1,566

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BaltimoreBrisbane

BWI Baltimore/Washington - BNE Brisbane

BWIBNE

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 29/3

12:25-07:05

2 stops28h 40m

Brisbane

Wed 14/4

10:00-23:00

2 stops27h 00m

$1,571

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

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

DCABNE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/2

06:00-08:45

2 stops35h 45m

Brisbane

Wed 17/2

06:05-19:58

3 stops28h 53m

$1,600

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

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

DCABNE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/2

09:40-08:45

2 stops32h 05m

Brisbane

Wed 17/2

06:35-19:58

3 stops28h 23m

$1,607

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

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

DCABNE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 29/3

06:00-07:05

2 stops35h 05m

Brisbane

Fri 2/4

10:00-10:19

2 stops38h 19m

$1,613

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Australia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,971. If you don’t want to visit Australia in August, then you should wait until November to fly from Washington, D.C., when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,974.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Australia from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Australia for around $2,276 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Australia from Washington, D.C. for as low as $1,829 on momondo.

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Best price found	$834
Fastest flight time	21h 50m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Australia from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $834. The best return flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Australia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,543.

The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia takes 21h 50m

There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia. There are no popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Australia.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Australia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia?
Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Australia?
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 Washington, D.C. to Australia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Australia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Australia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Can I find flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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