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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne from $755

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MEL
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne are usually found in April or February, booked 33 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,559

One-way from

$760

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,644
5/2-19/2
  • 5/2-19/2
  • 5 total stops
  • 66h 03m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
3/3
  • 3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 46m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 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 17 January 2025.

Wed 5/209:55BWI - MEL
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/213:40MEL - BWI
3 stops31h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,559
Mon 3/317:13IAD - MEL
2 stops26h 27mQantas Airways
Mon 10/308:00MEL - IAD
2 stops23h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/1$1,781
Thu 6/308:15DCA - MEL
1 stop33h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 16/316:20MEL - DCA
1 stop23h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/1$1,785
Wed 25/609:04DCA - MEL
1 stop29h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/709:40MEL - DCA
1 stop25h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,806
Wed 25/607:09IAD - MEL
1 stop31h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/715:05MEL - IAD
1 stop21h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,806
Wed 5/217:24IAD - MEL
1 stop44h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/208:15MEL - IAD
2 stops23h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,814
Sun 16/317:35DCA - MEL
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/316:20MEL - DCA
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,831
Sun 19/117:30DCA - AVV
2 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/108:10AVV - DCA
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,881
Fri 7/306:35BWI - MEL
1 stop34h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 20/312:00MEL - BWI
2 stops26h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,018
Sun 2/317:13IAD - AVV
2 stops30h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/316:20AVV - IAD
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,023
Sat 1/1119:17DCA - MEL
2 stops25h 58mFiji Airways
Tue 11/1113:45MEL - DCA
2 stops25h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/1$2,152
Thu 6/321:25IAD - MEL
2 stops31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 17/322:40MEL - IAD
2 stops36h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,230

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne within your budget

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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/2

09:55-12:20

2 stops34h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

13:40-05:18

3 stops31h 38m

$1,559

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 6/3

08:15-09:30

1 stop33h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

16:20-00:50

1 stop23h 30m

$1,785

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/2

17:24-11:40

2 stops26h 16m

Melbourne

Thu 20/2

08:15-16:12

2 stops23h 57m

$1,802

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 25/6

09:04-05:00

1 stop29h 56m

Melbourne

Wed 9/7

09:40-21:14

1 stop25h 34m

$1,806

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 25/6

07:09-05:00

1 stop31h 51m

Melbourne

Wed 9/7

15:05-22:35

1 stop21h 30m

$1,806

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/2

17:24-05:40

1 stop44h 16m

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

08:15-16:12

2 stops23h 57m

$1,814

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 16/3

17:35-16:45

2 stops32h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 20/3

16:20-00:50

1 stop23h 30m

$1,831

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 7/3

06:35-09:30

1 stop34h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 20/3

12:00-23:27

2 stops26h 27m

$2,018

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - AVV

DCAAVV

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/3

14:59-15:45

2 stops32h 46m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 9/3

16:20-15:23

2 stops39h 03m

$2,023

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - AVV

IADAVV

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/3

17:13-15:45

2 stops30h 32m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 9/3

16:20-15:20

2 stops39h 00m

$2,023

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne

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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 10 January 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 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 17 January 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 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne, such as United Airlines, American Airlines and Qantas Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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.

8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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
847 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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
1,448 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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
1,327 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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
187 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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 ($1,785), American Airlines ($1,806), and United Airlines ($2,018) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Qantas Airways is currently priced 23% 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 $806. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne for a low price.

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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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