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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Canberra to Washington Ronald Reagan? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Washington D.C..$2,249 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Oct, returning Wed, 15 Oct.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Canberra on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,249, select.
Washington D.C..$2,489 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Sep, returning Thu, 25 Sep.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Canberra on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,489, select.
Washington D.C..$3,378 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Dec, returning Wed, 7 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Canberra on Fri, 12 Dec, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 7 Jan, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,378, select.
Washington D.C..$3,882 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Tue, 14 Jul.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Canberra on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,882, select.
Washington D.C..$10,902 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Jan, returning Sat, 7 Feb.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Canberra on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 7 Feb, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From $10,902, select.
Washington D.C..$22,164 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Jan, returning Sat, 10 Jan.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Fri, 2 Jan, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 10 Jan, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From $22,164, select.

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Canberra to Washington Ronald Reagan: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Canberra to Washington D.C. below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Washington Ronald Reagan.

Finding cheap flights from Canberra to Washington Ronald Reagan: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Canberra to Washington Ronald Reagan is $2,249. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Canberra to Washington Ronald Reagan. But we found flights with one or more stops from $2,249.
As of August 2025, there are no flights flying from Canberra to Washington Ronald Reagan.
The cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Washington Ronald Reagan is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Canberra Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport on Wednesday, 8 October 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Canberra Airport and Washington Ronald Reagan Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Ronald Reagan 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.
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.
Currently, Qantas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Washington Ronald Reagan.

Flying from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is 15 hours behind Canberra.

  • To ensure you get on your CBR to DCA flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • $2,079 is the lowest price for a one-way Canberra Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight. A return flight starts from $2,249. These fares may change based on availability.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CBR to DCA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Canberra Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CBR to DCA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Canberra Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Canberra Airport (CBR)

  • When it comes to Canberra Airport's on-time performance, 72.61% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • To reach Canberra Airport from central Canberra, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.

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Arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

Getting from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC

  • The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.

  • From Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington DC is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.

When to fly to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • February is the busiest month for flights from Canberra Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Washington DC in May.

  • When reserving your flight from Canberra Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CBR to DCA in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • New York is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.

  • If you want to check out another side of United States, head for Philadelphia, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are key highlights.

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