Flights from Washington, DC to Australia in January

January is high summer and school holidays in Australia: hot, bright and busy from Sydney's beaches to the Great Ocean Road. The last week of the month is quieter than the first.

One stop via Dubai: Brisbane. No nonstop seen to Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Coolangatta (Gold Coast), Cairns, Canberra and Hobart on the dates searched recently.

Where to fly from Washington, DC to Australia in January: saved round trips within January to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Coolangatta (Gold Coast) and more. Pick a destination to see every date, or search your own dates in one tap.

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Cheapest right now: Sydney $1,558 · Melbourne $1,787 · Coolangatta (Gold Coast) $1,943

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Fares observed October 22 – 28, 2026. USD for the travelers shown. Search a trip for current prices.

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Round-trip totals · Economy · USD · 1 adult unless shown. "From" is a starting total: you pick the return in Axel. Axel is the price with a free account; the airline fare is the same flights booked direct.

DestinationWhy goFlightsAxelDates
Sydney (SYD)Sydney's harbour, Opera House and beachesNo nonstop seen$1,558 (airline $1,648)Jan 12–19, 2027Check prices
Melbourne (MEL)Melbourne's laneways, coffee and the Great Ocean RoadNo nonstop seen$1,787 (airline $1,889)Jan 16–24, 2027Check prices
Brisbane (BNE)Brisbane's river city and the Gold Coast nearby1 stop via Dubai$1,995 (airline $2,111)Jan 9–23, 2027Check prices
Perth (PER)Perth's beaches and the Margaret River wine regionNo nonstop seen$2,193 (airline $2,318)Jan 12–19, 2027Check prices
Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (OOL)The Gold Coast's surf beaches and theme parksNo nonstop seen$1,943 (airline $2,052)Jan 12–19, 2027Check prices
Cairns (CNS)Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier ReefNo nonstop seen$2,497 (airline $2,630)Jan 9–23, 2027Check prices
Canberra (CBR)Canberra's museums and ParliamentNo nonstop seen$2,058 (airline $2,175)Jan 9–23, 2027Check prices
Hobart (HBA)Hobart, the gateway to Tasmania's wildernessNo nonstop seen$2,027 (airline $2,139)Jan 12–19, 2027Check prices

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