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 45m on average. If you fly from Washington, D.C. (another popular airport in Washington, D.C.) to Sydney, then the average flight time is 23h 35m.

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

Qantas Airways, American Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating 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 many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia?

There is 1 operator available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia as of July 2026.

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.

$831 Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia in 2026

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11:10 - 11:50

IAD

SYD

34h 40m

3 stops

13:15 - 08:04

SYD

IAD

32h 49m

3 stops

$1,611Multiple Airlines

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

11:10 - 10:35

IAD

BNE

33h 25m

3 stops

11:35 - 17:14

BNE

IAD

43h 39m

3 stops

$1,621Multiple Airlines

Fri, 14 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

15:55 - 06:55

BWI

SYD

25h 00m

1 stop

12:00 - 21:34

SYD

BWI

23h 34m

1 stop

$1,622Qantas Airways

Wed, 5 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug

15:55 - 06:55

BWI

SYD

25h 00m

1 stop

12:00 - 23:41

SYD

BWI

25h 41m

1 stop

$1,624Qantas Airways

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

15:55 - 05:00

BWI

MEL

23h 05m

1 stop

13:35 - 23:41

MEL

BWI

24h 06m

1 stop

$1,698American Airlines

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

07:00 - 07:00

BWI

SYD

34h 00m

1 stop

09:30 - 07:14

SYD

BWI

35h 44m

1 stop

$1,698United Airlines

Mon, 27 Jul - Mon, 10 Aug

15:03 - 07:00

BWI

SYD

25h 57m

2 stops

10:20 - 11:45

SYD

BWI

39h 25m

2 stops

$1,700United Airlines

Mon, 3 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

15:55 - 05:00

BWI

MEL

23h 05m

1 stop

13:35 - 23:41

MEL

BWI

24h 06m

1 stop

$1,703American Airlines

Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

18:57 - 06:45

DCA

MEL

44h 48m

2 stops

22:45 - 21:59

MEL

DCA

38h 14m

2 stops

$1,956Alaska Airlines

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

18:57 - 06:45

DCA

MEL

44h 48m

2 stops

22:45 - 20:00

MEL

DCA

36h 15m

1 stop

$2,074Alaska Airlines

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

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

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Qantas Airways

5 Aug

BWI15:55Baltimore/Washington

25h 00m

1 stop

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

12 Aug

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 34m

1 stop

BWI21:34Baltimore/Washington

$1,622

Qantas Airways

17 Aug

BWI15:55Baltimore/Washington

25h 00m

1 stop

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

24 Aug

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 41m

1 stop

BWI23:41Baltimore/Washington

$1,624

Qantas Airways

19 Oct

BWI11:55Baltimore/Washington

26h 05m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

1 Nov

MEL12:00Melbourne

22h 17m

1 stop

BWI19:17Baltimore/Washington

$1,629

Delta flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia

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Delta

2 Aug

BWI11:52Baltimore/Washington

28h 58m

2 stops

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

17 Aug

SYD09:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 03m

2 stops

BWI23:18Baltimore/Washington

$1,716

Delta

8 Aug

BWI07:39Baltimore/Washington

57h 11m

2 stops

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

30 Aug

SYD09:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 20m

2 stops

BWI18:35Baltimore/Washington

$1,740

Delta

13 Oct

BWI19:40Baltimore/Washington

46h 10m

2 stops

MEL08:50Melbourne

21 Oct

MEL11:00Melbourne

37h 16m

2 stops

BWI09:16Baltimore/Washington

$1,745

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Washington, D.C.Sydney

IAD - SYD

IADSYD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 17/8

11:10-11:50

3 stops34h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/8

13:15-08:04

3 stops32h 49m

$1,611

Washington, D.C.Brisbane

IAD - BNE

IADBNE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 14/8

11:10-10:35

3 stops33h 25m

Brisbane

Tue 25/8

11:35-17:14

3 stops43h 39m

$1,621

BaltimoreSydney

BWI - SYD

BWISYD

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/8

15:55-06:55

1 stop25h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/8

12:00-21:34

1 stop23h 34m

$1,622

BaltimoreSydney

BWI - SYD

BWISYD

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 17/8

15:55-06:55

1 stop25h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/8

12:00-23:41

1 stop25h 41m

$1,624

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BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 17/8

15:55-05:00

1 stop23h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

13:35-23:41

1 stop24h 06m

$1,698

BaltimoreSydney

BWI - SYD

BWISYD

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 27/7

07:00-07:00

1 stop34h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/8

09:30-07:14

1 stop35h 44m

$1,698

BaltimoreSydney

BWI - SYD

BWISYD

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/8

15:03-07:00

2 stops25h 57m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/8

10:20-11:45

2 stops39h 25m

$1,700

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/8

15:55-05:00

1 stop23h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

13:35-23:41

1 stop24h 06m

$1,703

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 20/10

18:57-06:45

2 stops44h 48m

Melbourne

Tue 27/10

22:45-21:59

2 stops38h 14m

$1,956

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 20/10

18:57-06:45

2 stops44h 48m

Melbourne

Tue 27/10

22:45-20:00

1 stop36h 15m

$2,074

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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 $112. If you don’t want to visit Australia in August, then you should wait until September to fly from Washington, D.C., when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $118.

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 $2,331 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 $1,505 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	21h 35m
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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Australia takes 21h 35m

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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 many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia?
There is 1 operator available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Australia as of July 2026.
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.

Best airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Australia

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,669	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,944 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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