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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport from $725

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 19/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MEL
10 Nov — 17 Nov1
1 adult

The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne are usually found in September or July, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 November 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,508

One-way from

$725

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 3/3-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 44m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
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19/2
  • 19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 12m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 November 2024.

Mon 9/1217:55BWI - MEL
1 stop23h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/1211:30MEL - BWI
1 stop21h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,983
Thu 28/1117:00DCA - MEL
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/1212:00MEL - DCA
1 stop24h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$2,045
Sun 1/1217:09IAD - MEL
2 stops26h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/1212:00MEL - IAD
2 stops26h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/11$2,069
Tue 12/1109:00IAD - MEL
2 stops32h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 21/1107:45MEL - IAD
2 stops24h 34mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11$2,115
Wed 13/1109:10DCA - MEL
1 stop30h 25mQantas Airways
Wed 20/1120:30MEL - DCA
2 stops35h 58mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$2,119
Sun 17/1107:54DCA - MEL
1 stop29h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 24/1116:20MEL - DCA
1 stop24h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/11$2,222
Thu 28/1114:00IAD - MEL
2 stops38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 4/1222:40MEL - IAD
2 stops53h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/11$2,230
Mon 25/1114:30IAD - MEL
2 stops28h 20mAir New Zealand
Tue 3/1212:05MEL - IAD
2 stops26h 54mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/11$2,263
Wed 27/1121:25IAD - MEL
2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/1220:15MEL - IAD
1 stop33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$2,460
Tue 26/1120:05IAD - MEL
2 stops58h 55mQatar Airways
Sat 30/1117:10MEL - IAD
1 stop38h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/11$2,477
Tue 12/1106:42DCA - MEL
2 stops37h 48mCathay Pacific
Wed 20/1100:45MEL - DCA
2 stops31h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/11$2,563
Tue 3/1217:55BWI - MEL
1 stop23h 35mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/1208:35MEL - BWI
2 stops48h 11mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/11$2,636

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne within your budget

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Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 22/2

17:10-00:15

2 stops39h 05m

$729

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 19/2

09:00-10:20

2 stops33h 20m

$756

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 28/11

10:59-09:30

2 stops30h 31m

$1,137

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 27/11

10:00-08:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,446

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/12

17:01-23:40

2 stops38h 39m

$764

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 22/2

20:40-15:35

3 stops50h 55m

$1,610

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 28/11

17:35-09:30

1 stop23h 55m

$1,652

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 21/2

12:35-10:00

1 stop29h 25m

$1,666

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 26/11

16:35-15:45

2 stops55h 10m

$1,731

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 28/11

14:00-20:55

1 stop38h 55m

$1,765

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 1 November 2024.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport is 33 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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 WAS to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 November 2024.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 5 November 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne, such as American Airlines, United Airlines and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
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Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
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Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,457 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
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Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
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Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,334 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very Good
531 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Qantas Airways, at $1,508, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport are Qantas Airways ($764), American Airlines ($1,137), and Air India ($1,446).

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport?

    While some choose either Baltimore/Washington - Melbourne or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Melbourne, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Melbourne is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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$454Average$2,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,982Average$2,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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