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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia from $1,164

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IAD
13 Mar — 20 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated 8 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,449

One-way from

$1,164

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,777
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 19/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 54m total
  • Melbourne to District of Columbia
11/4
  • 11/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 38m total
  • Melbourne to District of Columbia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($142 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to District of Columbia

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 March 2025.

Wed 19/312:00MEL - DCA
1 stop23h 59mQantas Airways
Sat 29/317:35DCA - MEL
1 stop24h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,449
Wed 19/312:00MEL - DCA
1 stop23h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 29/314:59DCA - MEL
2 stops27h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,489
Wed 19/312:00MEL - IAD
2 stops25h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 29/313:52IAD - MEL
2 stops28h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,489
Wed 19/321:25MEL - IAD
2 stops33h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 29/317:20IAD - MEL
1 stop44h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,549
Wed 25/620:30MEL - IAD
2 stops33h 47mAir Canada
Wed 9/717:30IAD - MEL
2 stops28h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 6/3$1,717
Wed 18/606:00MEL - DCA
3 stops27h 52mAir Canada
Sat 19/711:00DCA - MEL
3 stops34h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 6/3$1,955
Wed 19/310:30MEL - IAD
2 stops23h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 29/308:25IAD - MEL
2 stops33h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,986
Fri 27/606:00MEL - IAD
2 stops24h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sat 19/717:30IAD - MEL
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$2,059
Thu 18/910:55MEL - DCA
1 stop24h 18mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/1018:00DCA - MEL
1 stop24h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$2,321
Wed 18/607:25MEL - DCA
2 stops28h 35mJapan Airlines
Sat 19/710:20DCA - MEL
2 stops29h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 6/3$2,365
Sat 13/1207:20MEL - DCA
2 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/106:59DCA - MEL
2 stops30h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$2,384
Wed 9/710:55MEL - IAD
1 stop32h 13mVirgin Australia
Wed 16/715:35IAD - MEL
1 stop25h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/3$2,505

Find flights from Melbourne to District of Columbia within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to District of Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 8 March 2025.

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Melbourne

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District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

12:00-20:59

1 stop23h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 29/3

17:35-09:30

1 stop24h 55m

$1,449

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

12:00-20:43

1 stop23h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 29/3

14:59-09:30

2 stops27h 31m

$1,489

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

12:00-22:14

2 stops25h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 29/3

13:52-09:30

2 stops28h 38m

$1,489

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

21:25-16:20

2 stops33h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 29/3

17:20-05:00

1 stop44h 40m

$1,549

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Wed 25/6

20:30-16:17

2 stops33h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/7

17:30-11:35

2 stops28h 05m

$1,717

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Wed 18/6

06:00-19:52

3 stops27h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 19/7

11:00-11:05

3 stops34h 05m

$1,955

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

10:30-18:57

2 stops23h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 29/3

08:25-09:15

2 stops33h 50m

$1,986

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Fri 27/6

06:00-16:17

2 stops24h 17m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 19/7

17:30-17:40

2 stops34h 10m

$2,059

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Wed 18/6

07:25-22:00

2 stops28h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 19/7

10:20-05:45

2 stops29h 25m

$2,365

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Sun 6/4

15:45-16:59

2 stops39h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/4

09:00-06:45

1 stop31h 45m

$2,435

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to District of Columbia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to District of Columbia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia (average of $1,013). Flying from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,608). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia as you normally would.

Rainfall in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit District of Columbia when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Temperature in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to District of Columbia. Reviews last updated 8 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and Emirates from Melbourne to District of Columbia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,322. Japan Airlines flights start at $1,378 while deals on United Airlines start at $1,413 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia (average of $1,013). Flying from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,608). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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United AirlinesCheapest$531Average$2,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$891Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,484Average$1,876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,522Average$2,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,565Average$2,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,615Average$2,754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$2,394Average$2,790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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