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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne from $776

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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MEL
29 Apr — 6 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne are usually found in April or February, booked 76 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 (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 24 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,998

One-way from

$776

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,798
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 13/8-27/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 36m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
7/6
  • 7/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 41m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($367 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 24 April 2025.

Thu 1/511:12BWI - MEL
2 stops34h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/513:00MEL - BWI
3 stops38h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,913
Wed 13/814:54BWI - MEL
2 stops29h 56mAir New Zealand
Wed 27/812:05MEL - BWI
2 stops24h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/4$1,998
Wed 13/816:59DCA - MEL
2 stops27h 51mAir New Zealand
Wed 27/812:05MEL - DCA
2 stops24h 04mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/4$1,998
Wed 13/815:43IAD - MEL
2 stops29h 07mAir New Zealand
Wed 27/812:05MEL - IAD
2 stops26h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/4$1,998
Wed 13/812:00DCA - MEL
3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/812:05MEL - DCA
2 stops24h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,223
Sat 10/507:00IAD - MEL
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/512:55MEL - IAD
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,231
Wed 13/815:23DCA - MEL
1 stop23h 37mQantas Airways
Wed 27/815:05MEL - DCA
1 stop21h 56mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$2,247
Wed 13/811:30IAD - MEL
1 stop27h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 27/815:05MEL - IAD
1 stop21h 36mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$2,247
Thu 1/521:40IAD - MEL
2 stops31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/521:20MEL - IAD
2 stops52h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 22/4$2,258
Wed 17/908:25IAD - MEL
2 stops37h 10mAir Canada
Tue 23/920:30MEL - IAD
2 stops48h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 23/4$2,265
Wed 17/911:00DCA - MEL
3 stops34h 35mAir Canada
Tue 23/906:00MEL - DCA
3 stops30h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 23/4$2,286
Sun 14/913:44DCA - MEL
2 stops25h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 24/911:55MEL - DCA
1 stop23h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,339

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 13/8

14:54-10:50

2 stops29h 56m

Melbourne

Wed 27/8

12:05-22:45

2 stops24h 40m

$1,998

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 13/8

16:59-10:50

2 stops27h 51m

Melbourne

Wed 27/8

12:05-22:09

2 stops24h 04m

$1,998

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 13/8

15:43-10:50

2 stops29h 07m

Melbourne

Wed 27/8

12:05-00:30

2 stops26h 25m

$1,998

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 13/8

12:00-10:50

3 stops32h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 27/8

12:05-22:09

2 stops24h 04m

$2,223

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/5

07:00-12:15

2 stops39h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 31/5

12:55-05:55

2 stops31h 00m

$2,231

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 13/8

15:23-05:00

1 stop23h 37m

Melbourne

Wed 27/8

15:05-23:01

1 stop21h 56m

$2,247

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 13/8

11:30-05:00

1 stop27h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 27/8

15:05-22:41

1 stop21h 36m

$2,247

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 17/9

08:25-11:35

2 stops37h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 23/9

20:30-06:31

2 stops48h 01m

$2,265

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 17/9

11:00-11:35

3 stops34h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 23/9

06:00-22:34

3 stops30h 34m

$2,286

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 18/9

07:00-12:00

2 stops39h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 23/9

11:55-21:02

1 stop23h 07m

$2,301

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne

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 18 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 76 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 24 April 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 63% 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 24 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne, such as Air Tahiti Nui, China Airlines and ANA. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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.

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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.

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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.

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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.

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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. to Melbourne round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($1,998), Qantas Airways ($2,247), and Air Canada ($2,265) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Air New Zealand is currently priced 9% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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  • 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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