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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport from $728

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MEL
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

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

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne

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 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,646

One-way from

$728

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,458
8/2-28/2
  • 8/2-28/2
  • 6 total stops
  • 70h 03m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
3/3
  • 3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 46m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 21 January 2025.

Sat 8/205:45BWI - MEL
3 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/213:45MEL - BWI
3 stops31h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,646
Sat 8/217:24IAD - MEL
2 stops27h 16mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/216:20MEL - IAD
1 stop22h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,785
Thu 23/109:00DCA - MEL
2 stops35h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 9/216:20MEL - DCA
1 stop20h 39mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,790
Mon 3/314:59DCA - MEL
2 stops27h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/308:15MEL - DCA
2 stops29h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,792
Sat 8/217:24IAD - MEL
2 stops28h 26mQantas Airways
Fri 28/221:00MEL - IAD
2 stops35h 12mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,797
Wed 2/408:15DCA - MEL
1 stop31h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 20/415:05MEL - DCA
1 stop23h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,880
Wed 2/406:18IAD - MEL
1 stop31h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 20/415:05MEL - IAD
1 stop21h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,880
Sat 15/317:35DCA - MEL
1 stop24h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 23/312:00MEL - DCA
1 stop23h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,886
Thu 6/317:20BWI - MEL
1 stop24h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/310:30MEL - BWI
1 stop22h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1$2,020
Sat 8/217:32DCA - MEL
2 stops26h 43mFiji Airways
Fri 28/223:55MEL - DCA
2 stops37h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/1$2,093
Thu 30/1022:25IAD - MEL
2 stops31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sat 15/1122:40MEL - IAD
2 stops36h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1$2,296
Tue 11/315:13BWI - MEL
1 stop23h 27mQantas Airways
Tue 8/415:05MEL - BWI
1 stop21h 32mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$2,469

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

Customise your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne 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 21 January 2025.

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BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/2

05:45-12:15

3 stops38h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 28/2

13:45-05:18

3 stops31h 33m

$1,646

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/2

17:24-12:40

2 stops27h 16m

Melbourne

Fri 28/2

16:20-22:33

1 stop22h 13m

$1,785

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/3

14:59-10:35

2 stops27h 36m

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

08:15-21:59

2 stops29h 44m

$1,792

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/2

08:00-07:35

1 stop31h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

08:00-16:10

2 stops24h 10m

$1,793

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/2

17:24-13:50

2 stops28h 26m

Melbourne

Fri 28/2

21:00-16:12

2 stops35h 12m

$1,797

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/4

08:15-06:40

1 stop31h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 20/4

15:05-00:55

1 stop23h 50m

$1,880

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/4

06:18-05:00

1 stop31h 42m

Melbourne

Sun 20/4

15:05-22:43

1 stop21h 38m

$1,880

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 15/3

17:35-09:30

1 stop24h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 23/3

12:00-20:43

1 stop23h 43m

$1,886

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 6/3

17:20-09:30

1 stop24h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 13/3

10:30-17:35

1 stop22h 05m

$2,020

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/2

17:32-12:15

2 stops26h 43m

Melbourne

Fri 28/2

23:55-21:00

2 stops37h 05m

$2,093

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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 17 January 2025.

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.

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 October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 21 January 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 63% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 21 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne, such as Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

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.

8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

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.

8.4
Very Good
852 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

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.

8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

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.

8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

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.

8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

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

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

    Qantas Airways, at $1,793, 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 British Airways. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport for 21% 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 ($812), American Airlines ($916), and United Airlines ($1,142).

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    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.

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    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 October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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