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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from $1,338

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DCA
13 Apr — 20 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Reagan-National

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Reagan-National (DCA). 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 8 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,250

One-way from

$1,338

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,779
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/8-21/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 07m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
28/4
  • 28/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 14m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($681 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($187 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Reagan-National

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Reagan-National
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Reagan-National. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 April 2025.

Thu 7/810:55MEL - DCA
1 stop24h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/1017:40DCA - MEL
2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/4$2,250
Sun 10/815:05MEL - DCA
1 stop23h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 22/1013:19DCA - MEL
1 stop24h 41mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/4$2,308
Wed 2/707:25MEL - DCA
2 stops28h 35mJapan Airlines
Mon 7/706:55DCA - MEL
2 stops32h 50mJapan Airlines
Deal found 6/4$2,496
Sat 13/1207:20MEL - DCA
2 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/107:59DCA - MEL
2 stops29h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$2,737
Mon 5/506:00MEL - DCA
2 stops24h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/517:30DCA - MEL
2 stops26h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/4$2,819
Sun 4/520:45MEL - DCA
3 stops36h 58mAir Canada
Fri 9/511:00DCA - MEL
3 stops34h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 7/4$2,967
Sat 9/812:55MEL - DCA
2 stops24h 06mFiji Airways
Tue 21/1019:17DCA - MEL
2 stops26h 43mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/4$2,968
Tue 12/812:05MEL - DCA
2 stops24h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 22/1014:50DCA - MEL
2 stops29h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/4$3,205
Mon 7/420:40MEL - DCA
2 stops34h 17mVirgin Australia
Sun 11/517:59DCA - MEL
1 stop24h 16mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/4$3,577
Thu 7/823:45MEL - DCA
2 stops30h 39mCathay Pacific
Mon 20/1012:29DCA - MEL
2 stops32h 46mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/4$4,340

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

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Reagan-National

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Thu 7/8

10:55-21:27

1 stop24h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 19/10

18:00-09:15

1 stop24h 15m

$2,250

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Sun 10/8

15:05-00:50

1 stop23h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 22/10

13:19-05:00

1 stop24h 41m

$2,308

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Wed 2/7

07:25-22:00

2 stops28h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/7

06:55-05:45

2 stops32h 50m

$2,496

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Sat 21/6

07:25-20:43

2 stops27h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 20/7

22:09-05:45

2 stops41h 36m

$2,785

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

06:00-16:14

2 stops24h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/5

17:30-10:20

2 stops26h 50m

$2,819

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

20:45-19:43

3 stops36h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/5

11:00-11:05

3 stops34h 05m

$2,967

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Sat 9/8

12:55-23:01

2 stops24h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 21/10

19:17-13:00

2 stops26h 43m

$2,968

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Tue 12/8

12:05-22:15

2 stops24h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 22/10

14:50-10:50

2 stops29h 00m

$3,205

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Thu 7/8

23:45-16:24

2 stops30h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 20/10

12:29-12:15

2 stops32h 46m

$4,340

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Mon 28/4

13:45-16:59

3 stops41h 14m

$1,338

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to DCA?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Reagan-National. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport as you normally would.

Rainfall in Reagan-National by month

Plan your trip to Reagan-National by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Temperature in Reagan-National by month

Plan your trip to Reagan-National by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reagan-National. 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 Reagan-National. Reviews last updated 8 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and Fiji Airways from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    United Airlines, at $2,250, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Japan Airlines. United Airlines is currently priced 11% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,433. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Air Canada, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Reagan-National that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Reagan-National flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Reagan-National?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Reagan-National.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Reagan-National?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Reagan-National by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Reagan-National

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$558Average$2,570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,874Average$2,907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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