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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from $608

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — MEL
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Melbourne are usually found in February or March, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,519

One-way from

$608

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,831
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 18/3-26/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 49m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 41m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($303 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($103 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.

Sun 23/206:30IAD - MEL
2 stops31h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/306:00MEL - IAD
2 stops26h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,357
Sat 1/317:13IAD - MEL
1 stop44h 27mQantas Airways
Tue 18/316:20MEL - IAD
1 stop20h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/2$1,410
Tue 9/917:30IAD - MEL
2 stops27h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 24/908:35MEL - IAD
2 stops29h 49mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/2$2,037
Thu 11/917:36IAD - MEL
2 stops28h 24mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1023:55MEL - IAD
2 stops37h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2$2,056
Mon 1/1213:10IAD - MEL
2 stops37h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 15/1220:40MEL - IAD
2 stops38h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,190
Thu 22/507:15IAD - MEL
2 stops38h 15mFiji Airways
Fri 30/523:35MEL - IAD
2 stops44h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 19/2$2,303
Mon 23/616:00IAD - MEL
1 stop26h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 16/709:30MEL - IAD
1 stop25h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/2$2,432
Sun 7/912:15IAD - MEL
2 stops59h 20mANA
Mon 22/917:30MEL - IAD
2 stops54h 35mANA
Deal found 19/2$2,703
Sat 6/917:25IAD - MEL
2 stops48h 05mAustrian Airlines
Tue 23/913:30MEL - IAD
2 stops39h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,733
Mon 23/614:15IAD - MEL
3 stops30h 50mAir Canada
Wed 16/720:00MEL - IAD
2 stops34h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 19/2$3,101
Thu 7/807:00IAD - MEL
3 stops55h 20mSingapore Airlines
Fri 22/805:55MEL - IAD
2 stops48h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/2$3,282

Find flights from Dulles Intl to Melbourne within your budget

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Dulles Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 18/3

11:46-05:40

1 stop26h 54m

Melbourne

Wed 26/3

21:25-16:20

2 stops33h 55m

$1,519

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/8

08:30-10:50

2 stops36h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 22/8

12:05-22:36

2 stops24h 31m

$2,138

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/8

17:35-11:30

2 stops27h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 22/8

23:35-22:41

2 stops37h 06m

$2,160

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/3

21:25-20:55

2 stops31h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 12/3

22:40-20:30

2 stops36h 50m

$2,234

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 22/5

07:15-11:30

2 stops38h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 30/5

23:35-05:55

2 stops44h 20m

$2,303

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/4

14:12-06:40

2 stops26h 28m

Melbourne

Sun 20/4

09:40-19:41

2 stops24h 01m

$2,394

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 23/6

16:00-08:15

1 stop26h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 16/7

09:30-21:05

1 stop25h 35m

$2,432

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 23/6

14:15-11:05

3 stops30h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 16/7

20:00-16:27

2 stops34h 27m

$3,101

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/8

07:00-04:20

3 stops55h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 22/8

05:55-16:50

2 stops48h 55m

$3,282

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 15/3

21:05-18:25

1 stop30h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 26/3

23:30-16:55

1 stop32h 25m

$3,726

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Travel insights for flights from Dulles Intl to Melbourne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dulles Intl to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport is 4 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 IAD to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 20 February 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 44% on airfare.

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 20 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Emirates and Singapore Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

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

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

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

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

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

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

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

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

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

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

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.

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

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($1,519), Air New Zealand ($2,138), and Turkish Airlines ($2,234) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $608. Qantas Airways flights start at $724 while deals on Air India start at $1,318 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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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 Dulles Intl to Melbourne.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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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