About This Route
Sydney to Washington is served by British Airways, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and 3 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 11 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 12,500 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award Pricing Comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroplan | 12,500 | 25,000 | -- |
| Virgin Points | 20,000 | 95,000 | -- |
| ANA Mileage Club | 20,000 | 50,000 | 75,000 |
| Asia Miles | 22,500 | 57,000 | 90,000 |
| Avios (BA) | 27,500 | 88,000 | 75,000 |
| KrisFlyer | 29,000 | 72,000 | 98,000 |
| Emirates Skywards | 30,000 | 87,000 | 163,500 |
| Qatar Avios | 35,000 | 80,000 | 135,000 |
| Turkish Miles | 45,000 | 90,000 | -- |
| Flying Blue | 50,000 | 95,000 | -- |
| Etihad Guest | 70,000 | 140,000 | 245,000 |
Points shown are approximate one-way prices. Actual pricing may vary based on dates, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Airlines Flying This Route
British Airways
BA
Qatar Airways
QR
Etihad Airways
EY
United Airlines
UA
Alaska Airlines
AS
Emirates
EK
Best Programs for This Route
Aeroplan
Biz: 25,000 ptsVirgin Points
Biz: 95,000 ptsANA Mileage Club
Biz: 50,000 ptsAsia Miles
Biz: 57,000 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 88,000 ptsKrisFlyer
Biz: 72,000 ptsEmirates Skywards
Biz: 87,000 ptsQatar Avios
Biz: 80,000 ptsTurkish Miles
Biz: 90,000 ptsFlying Blue
Biz: 95,000 ptsEtihad Guest
Biz: 140,000 ptsBooking Tips
- Aeroplan offers the cheapest economy award at 12,500 points
- Best business class value: Aeroplan at 25,000 points
- First class available from 75,000 points via ANA Mileage Club
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points to fly from Sydney to Washington?
The cheapest option is Aeroplan starting at 12,500 points in economy. Compare 11 programs on this page to find the best value for your loyalty currency.
What is the cheapest business class from Sydney to Washington with points?
Aeroplan offers business class for 25,000 points one-way. Other options include Virgin Points at 95,000 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for SYD to IAD?
You can book this route with Aeroplan, Virgin Points, ANA Mileage Club, Asia Miles, Avios (BA), KrisFlyer, Emirates Skywards, Qatar Avios, Turkish Miles, Flying Blue, Etihad Guest. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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