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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Washington Dulles Airport? If you want to travel to Washington Dulles Airport next month, return fares start from $1,268. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Washington D.C..$1,156 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,156, select.

Washington D.C..$1,268 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,268, select.

Washington D.C..$1,378 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,378, select.

Washington D.C..$1,384 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,384, select.

Washington D.C..$1,416 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Fri, 12 Mar.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,416, select.

Washington D.C..$1,423 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Brisbane on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,423, select.

Washington D.C..$1,456 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 May, returning Mon, 12 Jul.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Brisbane on Tue, 4 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 12 Jul, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,456, select.

Washington D.C..$1,498 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Brisbane on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,498, select.

Washington D.C..$1,512 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Sydney on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,512, select.

Washington D.C..$1,531 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Brisbane on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,531, select.

Washington D.C..$1,716 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Fri, 19 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Sydney on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,716, select.

Washington D.C..$1,753 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Jul, returning Sat, 17 Jul.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Brisbane on Thu, 8 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 17 Jul, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,753, select.

Washington D.C..$1,777 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Virgin Australia and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,777, select.

Washington D.C..$1,847 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan, returning Fri, 19 Feb.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,847, select.

Washington D.C..$1,862 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 May, returning Tue, 25 May.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Mon, 3 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,862, select.

Washington D.C..$1,884 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Mar.Return flight with Philippine Airlines and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Perth on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,884, select.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines offer direct flights to Washington Dulles?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Washington Dulles. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,156.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Washington Dulles?

The cheapest month to fly to Washington Dulles is usually October.

How can I find the best flight deal to Washington Dulles?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington Dulles but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Washington Dulles Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and Washington Dulles Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are return flights to Washington Dulles?

The best price we found for a return flight to Washington Dulles is $1,156. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Washington Dulles Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Washington Dulles Airport is Tuesday, 6 October 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Washington D.C.?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Washington D.C. with?

Currently, Fiji Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Washington Dulles.

Flying to Washington Dulles

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,156
Cheapest month to fly	October

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How to find cheap flights to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

At the moment, $616 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Washington Dulles International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to IAD for $1,156.
Get updates on fares by setting up a Price Alert. As soon as prices on tickets to IAD go down, you'll be notified.
Book as early as possible. You might even be able to land some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Washington DC, where Washington Dulles International Airport is located.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of landing cheap flights to Washington DC. Doing this will give you more choices for where to start and end your journey, along with different fares.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes can often save you money. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Best time to go to Washington DC

May is generally the cheapest month to catch a flight to Washington DC.
If you have flexible travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to IAD.
June is the most popular month for flights to IAD. Visit then if you're eager to take in the full energy of Washington DC.
Travel in February if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Washington DC are often less expensive.
Check the weather before you travel. July brings the warmest days in Washington DC, averaging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -6ºC (21ºF) to 10ºC (50ºF).
With five days of rain on average, November is the driest month in Washington DC.
The wettest time of year is July. Take your trip then and you'll likely get around 11 days of rainfall.

Flying to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): What you need to know

Avoid the layovers and travel to Washington DC quickly. Take a direct flight to Washington Dulles International Airport with one of these major airlines:
If you want to fly with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your IAD plane ticket with Copa. Up to 90% of its flights into this airport arrive as scheduled.
The local timezone at IAD is UTC-5.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to IAD:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time rating of 77%, which reflects how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be handy to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Washington Dulles International Airport is located in Washington DC, District of Columbia, the United States.

Getting to central Washington DC from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Central Washington DC is about 40 kilometres from IAD.
You'll get to the centre in around 45 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to IAD.
Expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Washington DC makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to explore before you go:

Washington DC highlights

Put these leading sights on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Washington DC:
- Lincoln Memorial: An ideal place to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 2 kilometres southwest of the city centre.
- United States Botanic Garden: Find a spot to sit and take five here while exploring Washington DC. You'll find this park roughly 3 kilometres southeast of the centre.
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History: Need another good reason to visit Washington DC? This landmark draws in the crowds and is around 2 kilometres southeast of the city centre.

How to get to Baltimore from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

The nearby city of Baltimore is about 105 kilometres from IAD. The drive to the centre in a ride-share or taxi takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Plan for a travel time of roughly 4 hours 50 minutes when making your way to Baltimore on public transport.

Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Columbia

Located about 64 kilometres away, Columbia is another city that's not far from Washington Dulles International Airport. It takes around 6 hours 25 minutes to make the trip by public transport from IAD.
It takes 1 hour 10 minutes or so to drive to Columbia.

Explore more of the United States

There's loads more of the United States ready to be uncovered. Around 225 kilometres northeast of Washington DC, head for Philadelphia. On the must-do list? Start with Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art. The most conveniently located airport for this city is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Another city in the United States that has plenty of appeal is Baltimore. From Washington DC, it's roughly 80 kilometres northeast and features highlights like National Aquarium and Baltimore Aquarium. Swing by Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place too.
Or head to Virginia Beach, roughly 274 kilometres southeast of Washington DC. Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park are among the many reasons to go.