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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne from $766

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 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MEL
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult

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

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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 719,399 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

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Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/2

17:30-14:35

2 stops29h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

06:45-13:47

2 stops23h 02m

$1,632

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 13/2

16:06-09:30

2 stops25h 24m

Melbourne

Sun 2/3

11:30-22:45

2 stops27h 15m

$1,783

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 7/2

11:54-05:40

1 stop25h 46m

Melbourne

Sat 15/2

12:00-20:53

1 stop24h 53m

$1,809

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/2

06:10-09:30

2 stops35h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 8/5

09:40-23:53

2 stops28h 13m

$1,817

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 6/2

14:59-05:40

1 stop22h 41m

Melbourne

Sat 15/2

12:00-20:53

1 stop24h 53m

$1,840

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 26/2

17:03-05:40

1 stop44h 37m

Melbourne

Thu 20/3

16:20-22:16

1 stop20h 56m

$1,877

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 20/3

22:25-20:55

2 stops31h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 14/4

20:50-10:50

2 stops52h 00m

$2,196

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/12

10:32-12:15

3 stops33h 43m

Melbourne

Fri 27/12

13:45-07:43

3 stops33h 58m

$2,197

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/2

17:04-12:15

2 stops27h 11m

Melbourne

Fri 14/2

23:55-22:34

2 stops38h 39m

$2,287

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/2

17:33-10:50

2 stops49h 17m

Melbourne

Sat 15/2

18:25-00:45

2 stops46h 20m

$2,334

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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 (ME1). 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 November 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,632

One-way from

$766

Popular in

December

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February
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 1/2-19/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 07m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 30m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 22% potential price drop

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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 November 2024.

Sat 7/1216:44IAD - AVV
2 stops38h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1220:55AVV - IAD
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,628
Tue 26/1108:30IAD - MEL
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1207:00MEL - IAD
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,823
Thu 26/1217:30DCA - MEL
1 stop24h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 13/112:00MEL - DCA
1 stop24h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,918
Thu 26/1213:53IAD - MEL
2 stops27h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 13/112:00MEL - IAD
2 stops23h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,926
Tue 3/1213:12DCA - MEL
2 stops32h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/1208:15MEL - DCA
2 stops47h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,953
Sun 24/1117:30DCA - MEL
2 stops26h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 4/1221:00MEL - DCA
2 stops35h 19mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$1,973
Tue 10/1210:32BWI - MEL
3 stops33h 43mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/1213:45MEL - BWI
3 stops33h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$2,197
Sun 24/1117:09IAD - MEL
2 stops26h 31mQantas Airways
Wed 4/1208:15MEL - IAD
2 stops24h 04mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$2,331
Tue 26/1112:45IAD - MEL
2 stops35h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 4/1211:30MEL - IAD
1 stop22h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/11$2,643
Sun 24/1112:48BWI - MEL
2 stops34h 57mAir New Zealand
Wed 4/1211:30MEL - BWI
1 stop21h 16mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/11$2,893
Fri 6/1217:30DCA - AVV
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/1220:55AVV - DCA
2 stops35h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$3,096
Wed 25/1208:25IAD - MEL
2 stops33h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/113:00MEL - IAD
2 stops34h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11$3,102

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?

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 15 November 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 33 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 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 November 2024.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 47% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne 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 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 21 November 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne, such as Qantas Airways, American Airlines and Air New Zealand. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

9.0

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.

8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

9.0

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
833 reviews
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

9.0

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.

8.3
Very Good
1,460 reviews
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

9.0

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
3,486 reviews
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

9.0

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
1,336 reviews
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

9.0

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.

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

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($1,632), United Airlines ($1,783), and American Airlines ($1,809) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Qantas Airways is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qantas Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $766. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne for a low price.

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  • 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.

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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?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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$460Average$2,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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