Flying from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Sydney Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Washington DC and is in the UTC+11 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your DCA to SYD flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Sydney Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between DCA and SYD include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Sydney Airport (SYD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Sydney Airport flight is $800. A round-trip ticket right now is $1,434. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DCA to SYD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Sydney Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from DCA to SYD.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Sydney Airport.
Handy information about Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Of the flights that depart from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near DCA? If you're boarding an early flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Sydney Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sydney Airport (SYD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SYD if you're on a late Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Sydney Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Sydney Airport rental car. Book your wheels from simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and venture far and wide through Sydney and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Sydney Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Sydney Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney Airport to central Sydney has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sydney Airport (SYD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Sydney Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Sydney in March.
Book your flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Sydney Airport for January if you want to explore Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DCA to SYD around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia you'll want to see. About 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a visit to Canberra will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Newcastle is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No journey is complete without a visit to Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach.