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Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Melbourne from $1,149

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 26/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — MEL
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,044

One-way from

$1,149

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,794
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 2/7-22/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 46m total
  • District of Columbia to Melbourne
26/7
  • 26/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 46m total
  • District of Columbia to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($394 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from District of Columbia to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Wed 2/717:59DCA - MEL
2 stops36h 36mAir New Zealand
Tue 22/712:05MEL - DCA
2 stops24h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/4$2,044
Wed 2/712:36IAD - MEL
2 stops39h 09mAir New Zealand
Tue 22/712:05MEL - IAD
2 stops25h 53mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/4$2,044
Sat 25/1019:17DCA - MEL
2 stops26h 43mFiji Airways
Tue 11/1114:15MEL - DCA
2 stops22h 39mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/4$2,084
Sat 23/819:30DCA - MEL
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/907:30MEL - DCA
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,173
Sat 22/1117:16IAD - MEL
2 stops27h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1214:15MEL - IAD
2 stops23h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,222
Wed 25/613:40DCA - MEL
1 stop25h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 9/715:05MEL - DCA
1 stop23h 44mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$2,237
Wed 27/811:51IAD - MEL
1 stop27h 09mQantas Airways
Wed 3/915:05MEL - IAD
1 stop21h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$2,242
Thu 8/521:40IAD - MEL
2 stops31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 28/521:20MEL - IAD
2 stops36h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,304
Sun 29/608:20DCA - MEL
1 stop32h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/711:55MEL - DCA
1 stop22h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,356
Wed 25/606:27IAD - MEL
1 stop32h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/715:05MEL - IAD
1 stop21h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,356
Sat 28/608:10IAD - MEL
2 stops38h 05mFiji Airways
Thu 10/712:55MEL - IAD
2 stops31h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/4$2,404
Wed 25/606:00DCA - MEL
2 stops35h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/709:30MEL - DCA
2 stops27h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,414

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/7

17:59-20:35

2 stops36h 36m

Melbourne

Tue 22/7

12:05-22:15

2 stops24h 10m

$2,044

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/7

12:36-17:45

2 stops39h 09m

Melbourne

Tue 22/7

12:05-23:58

2 stops25h 53m

$2,044

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 25/6

13:40-05:00

1 stop25h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 9/7

15:05-00:49

1 stop23h 44m

$2,237

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 23/6

18:46-05:00

1 stop44h 14m

Melbourne

Wed 16/7

15:05-22:46

1 stop21h 41m

$2,253

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/5

21:40-19:25

2 stops31h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 28/5

21:20-19:45

2 stops36h 25m

$2,304

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/6

08:10-12:15

2 stops38h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 19/6

12:55-06:50

2 stops31h 55m

$2,329

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 29/6

08:20-06:45

1 stop32h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 9/7

11:55-20:29

1 stop22h 34m

$2,356

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 25/6

06:27-05:00

1 stop32h 33m

Melbourne

Wed 9/7

15:05-22:46

1 stop21h 41m

$2,356

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 28/6

08:10-12:15

2 stops38h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 10/7

12:55-06:50

2 stops31h 55m

$2,404

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 25/6

06:00-07:30

2 stops35h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 9/7

09:30-22:42

2 stops27h 12m

$2,414

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from District of Columbia to Melbourne

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from District of Columbia to Melbourne 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 DC to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia 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 29 April 2025.

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

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 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 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, 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 29 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, China Airlines and ANA from District of Columbia to Melbourne have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

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.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

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.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

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.
8.3
Very Good

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

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.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

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.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

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 to fly from District of Columbia to Melbourne one-way?

    $1,352 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from ANA. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $1,466 and $1,535, respectively.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from District of Columbia to Melbourne 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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United AirlinesCheapest$924Average$2,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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