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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. from $1,295

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WAS
23 apr — 30 apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. are usually found in March or February, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 18 aprile 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,086

One-way from

$1,295

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,476
12/5-19/5
  • 12/5-19/5
  • 6 total stops
  • 67h 39m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
12/5
  • 12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($120 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($76 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 aprile 2025.

mar 12/816:00MEL - IAD
2 stops28h 50mQantas Airways
dom 9/1111:30IAD - MEL
2 stops31h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$2,000
lun 20/1016:05MEL - DCA
1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways
gio 6/1113:12DCA - MEL
2 stops31h 08mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$2,074
lun 12/513:45MEL - BWI
3 stops35h 19mMultiple Airlines
lun 19/512:30BWI - MEL
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,086
mer 11/607:25MEL - DCA
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
mer 2/710:20DCA - MEL
2 stops53h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,107
lun 11/813:45MEL - IAD
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
lun 3/1117:00IAD - MEL
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,107
ven 24/1021:00MEL - IAD
2 stops42h 45mAir China
ven 7/1122:00IAD - MEL
1 stop49h 45mAir China
Deal found 16/4$2,151
lun 9/607:25MEL - BWI
2 stops47h 23mJapan Airlines
mer 2/706:00BWI - MEL
2 stops57h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,152
lun 9/607:25MEL - DCA
2 stops62h 25mJapan Airlines
lun 30/609:59DCA - MEL
2 stops29h 46mJapan Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,190
gio 23/1016:15MEL - IAD
1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways
mar 4/1120:05IAD - MEL
1 stop30h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/4$2,190
mar 10/610:55MEL - DCA
2 stops24h 43mUnited Airlines
mar 1/716:17DCA - MEL
2 stops25h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,223
mer 25/610:55MEL - IAD
1 stop27h 50mUnited Airlines
mer 9/712:50IAD - MEL
2 stops28h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,223
mar 10/610:55MEL - BWI
2 stops24h 47mUnited Airlines
mer 2/716:20BWI - MEL
2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,225

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

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

lun 12/5

13:45-11:04

3 stops35h 19m

Baltimore/Washington

lun 19/5

12:30-10:50

3 stops32h 20m

$2,086

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

mer 11/6

07:25-22:15

2 stops28h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mer 2/7

10:20-05:45

2 stops53h 25m

$2,107

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

lun 12/5

22:45-15:40

1 stop30h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun 19/5

21:00-23:10

1 stop36h 10m

$2,118

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

lun 9/6

07:25-16:48

2 stops47h 23m

Baltimore/Washington

mer 2/7

06:00-05:45

2 stops57h 45m

$2,152

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

lun 9/6

07:25-07:50

2 stops62h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun 30/6

09:59-05:45

2 stops29h 46m

$2,190

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

mar 10/6

10:55-21:38

2 stops24h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar 1/7

16:17-08:15

2 stops25h 58m

$2,223

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

mer 25/6

10:55-00:45

1 stop27h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mer 9/7

12:50-07:30

2 stops28h 40m

$2,223

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

mar 10/6

10:55-21:42

2 stops24h 47m

Baltimore/Washington

mer 2/7

16:20-07:30

2 stops25h 10m

$2,225

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

mar 10/6

12:55-05:55

2 stops31h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar 1/7

08:10-11:30

2 stops37h 20m

$2,237

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

dom 10/8

15:05-22:32

1 stop21h 27m

Baltimore/Washington

mer 22/10

13:19-05:00

1 stop24h 41m

$2,286

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 51 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,013). Flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,608). 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 MEL to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 aprile 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 6 October 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated 18 aprile 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, Fiji Airways and Singapore Airlines 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.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $2,118 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Japan Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $2,152 and $2,223 round-trip. Qatar Airways is 5% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,396. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and Japan Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Washington, D.C. 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 Melbourne to Washington, D.C..

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. 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 Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,013). Flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,608). 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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