Award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Adelaide (ADL)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for IAD→ADL. Lowest economy: 47,500 miles + $394.50 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest business class: 256,000 miles + $1,613.50 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest premium economy: 70,000 miles + $29.50 (United MileagePlus).
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Washington Dulles (IAD) to Adelaide (ADL) at a glance
- From
- Washington Dulles International, Washington, D.C., United States (IAD)
- To
- Adelaide International, Adelaide, Australia (ADL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), JQ, Malaysia Airlines (MH), Qantas (QF), Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA)
- Departures with open awards
- Dec 2026 to Jan 2027
- Most dates with space
- 18 of 18 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Adelaide (ADL)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 47,500 pts + $394.50 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 14 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $29.50 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 18 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $99.71 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 15 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 69,400 pts + $55.82 | 2 stops | Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 6 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 186,500 pts + $352.40 | 2 stops | Etihad Airways (EY), JQ, Malaysia Airlines (MH), Qantas (QF) | 9+ | 18 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $29.50 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 17 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 244,574 pts + $130.31 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 6 | 15 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia VelocityLowest observed | 174,000 pts + $464.77 | 2 stops | Qatar Airways (QR), Virgin Australia (VA) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 256,000 pts + $1,613.50 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 7 | 11 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $29.50 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 18 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 400,775 pts + $130.31Mixed cabin | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 1 | 15 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 998,625 pts + $819.20Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Etihad Airways (EY), JQ, Malaysia Airlines (MH), Qantas (QF) | 7 | 11 | See dates |
First class: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Emirates Skywards | 85,000 pts + $394.80 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Etihad Guest | 493,500 pts + $352.90 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $29.90 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Australia Velocity | 174,000 pts + $464.77 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 484,992 pts + $147.31 | 2 | 3 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Washington Dulles (IAD) to Adelaide (ADL)How many miles you need from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Adelaide (ADL)
- In economy, Emirates Skywards had the lowest observed award, 47,500 miles + $394.50; see how many miles you need with Emirates Skywards.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 70,000 miles + $29.50; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, Emirates Skywards had the lowest observed award, 256,000 miles + $1,613.50; see how many miles you need with Emirates Skywards.
Questions about award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Adelaide (ADL)
What's the lowest Washington Dulles (IAD) to Adelaide (ADL) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 47,500 miles + $394.50 with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 14 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 18:03 UTC). In business class, 256,000 miles + $1,613.50 with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Skywards showed business-class award space on 11 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 18:03 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Adelaide (ADL)?
5 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 15 dates, premium economy 15 dates, business class 15 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 14 dates, business class 11 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 18 dates, business class 11 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 18 dates, premium economy 17 dates, business class 18 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 6 dates, business class 1 date). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Adelaide (ADL)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including Air Canada, Emirates, Etihad Airways and Malaysia Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Adelaide (ADL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.