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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne from $829

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 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MEL
6 Apr — 13 Apr1
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 1 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,590

One-way from

$829

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,798
24/4-10/5
  • 24/4-10/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 65h 33m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
22/4
  • 22/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($424 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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

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 1 April 2025.

Thu 24/411:12BWI - MEL
2 stops34h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/512:55MEL - BWI
3 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,590
Tue 6/518:59DCA - MEL
2 stops34h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/507:30MEL - DCA
2 stops29h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,866
Sat 8/1117:16IAD - MEL
2 stops26h 04mQantas Airways
Sat 22/1119:05MEL - IAD
2 stops43h 13mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,959
Mon 1/908:25IAD - MEL
2 stops36h 40mAir Canada
Wed 24/906:00MEL - IAD
2 stops38h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 30/3$2,063
Tue 8/419:01DCA - MEL
2 stops26h 29mFiji Airways
Tue 15/412:55MEL - DCA
2 stops24h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 30/3$2,119
Thu 21/814:25IAD - AVV
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/920:55AVV - IAD
3 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$2,147
Sat 22/1111:54DCA - MEL
1 stop25h 06mQantas Airways
Sat 6/1220:05MEL - DCA
2 stops36h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/3$2,183
Tue 1/423:00IAD - MEL
1 stop49h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/415:45MEL - IAD
2 stops40h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3$2,194
Mon 7/413:30IAD - MEL
2 stops39h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 14/421:20MEL - IAD
2 stops52h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3$2,304
Sat 30/806:59DCA - MEL
3 stops38h 06mAir Canada
Mon 15/920:30MEL - DCA
3 stops37h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 30/3$2,366
Sat 30/820:29IAD - MEL
2 stops43h 26mCathay Pacific
Mon 15/914:25MEL - IAD
2 stops39h 34mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/3$2,368
Tue 17/608:10IAD - MEL
2 stops37h 20mFiji Airways
Thu 17/712:55MEL - IAD
2 stops31h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/3$2,414

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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

Thu 24/4

11:12-11:30

2 stops34h 18m

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

12:55-06:10

3 stops31h 15m

$1,590

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/5

18:59-19:20

2 stops34h 21m

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

07:30-23:04

2 stops29h 34m

$1,866

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/9

08:25-11:05

2 stops36h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 24/9

06:00-06:45

2 stops38h 45m

$2,063

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 29/7

19:32-11:30

2 stops25h 58m

Melbourne

Tue 12/8

12:55-23:01

2 stops24h 06m

$2,135

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - AVV

IADAVV

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 21/8

14:25-16:05

3 stops35h 40m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 8/9

20:55-21:05

3 stops38h 10m

$2,147

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/6

18:43-11:30

2 stops26h 47m

Melbourne

Thu 19/6

12:55-22:39

2 stops23h 44m

$2,272

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/9

13:44-05:00

1 stop25h 16m

Melbourne

Wed 24/9

15:05-23:00

1 stop21h 55m

$2,294

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/9

11:30-05:00

1 stop27h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 24/9

15:05-22:30

1 stop21h 25m

$2,294

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 19/4

13:30-19:25

2 stops39h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 7/5

21:20-11:45

2 stops52h 25m

$2,304

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 30/8

06:59-11:05

3 stops38h 06m

Melbourne

Mon 15/9

20:30-19:54

3 stops37h 24m

$2,366

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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 28 March 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 1 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 1 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne, such as Singapore Airlines, Fiji Airways and Alaska Airlines. 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

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

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

    According to our current data, Air Canada ($2,063), Fiji Airways ($2,135), and Qantas Airways ($2,294) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Air Canada is currently priced 9% 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 Air India, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,171. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne for a low price.

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    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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