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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. from $1,145

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 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WAS
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

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 (MEL) 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,668

One-way from

$1,145

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,112
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 20/3-27/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 66h 43m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
22/3
  • 22/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($128 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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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 21 February 2025.

Thu 20/321:25MEL - IAD
2 stops39h 49mQantas Airways
Thu 27/311:46IAD - MEL
1 stop26h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,668
Wed 19/320:25MEL - DCA
2 stops32h 19mQantas Airways
Sat 29/308:15DCA - MEL
1 stop34h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,684
Sun 23/313:35MEL - BWI
3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/310:42BWI - MEL
3 stops35h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,710
Wed 19/312:00MEL - BWI
2 stops24h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 29/317:20BWI - MEL
2 stops48h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,794
Tue 22/410:55MEL - DCA
1 stop24h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 28/417:59DCA - MEL
1 stop24h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,794
Tue 22/410:55MEL - IAD
2 stops27h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 28/418:05IAD - MEL
1 stop24h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,794
Sun 1/620:45MEL - IAD
2 stops47h 36mAir Canada
Mon 30/617:20IAD - MEL
2 stops27h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 19/2$1,858
Thu 20/316:20MEL - BWI
1 stop21h 38mQantas Airways
Thu 27/315:13BWI - MEL
1 stop23h 27mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,949
Sun 23/316:20MEL - BWI
1 stop21h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 30/306:03BWI - MEL
1 stop31h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,982
Sun 23/316:20MEL - IAD
1 stop20h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 30/306:18IAD - MEL
1 stop31h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,982
Sun 29/620:00MEL - IAD
2 stops48h 54mAir China
Tue 29/718:00IAD - MEL
2 stops54h 35mAir China
Deal found 20/2$2,091
Sun 1/620:50MEL - IAD
3 stops38h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/617:20IAD - MEL
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,156

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Thu 20/3

21:25-22:14

2 stops39h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 27/3

11:46-05:40

1 stop26h 54m

$1,668

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

20:25-13:44

2 stops32h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 29/3

08:15-09:30

1 stop34h 15m

$1,684

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Sun 23/3

13:35-09:15

3 stops34h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 30/3

10:42-12:55

3 stops35h 13m

$1,710

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

12:00-21:21

2 stops24h 21m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 29/3

17:20-09:15

2 stops48h 55m

$1,794

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Tue 22/4

10:55-22:35

2 stops25h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 28/4

16:15-08:15

2 stops26h 00m

$1,794

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Tue 22/4

10:55-23:59

2 stops27h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 28/4

18:05-08:15

1 stop24h 10m

$1,794

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

20:45-06:21

2 stops47h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 30/6

17:20-11:05

2 stops27h 45m

$1,858

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Thu 20/3

16:20-22:58

1 stop21h 38m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 27/3

15:13-05:40

1 stop23h 27m

$1,949

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Sun 23/3

16:20-22:58

1 stop21h 38m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 30/3

06:03-05:00

1 stop31h 57m

$1,982

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sun 23/3

16:20-22:14

1 stop20h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 30/3

06:18-05:00

1 stop31h 42m

$1,982

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

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 14 February 2025.

Booking 51 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,013). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 21 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport 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 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and Emirates. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

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.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

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.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

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.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

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.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

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.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

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 Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $1,668. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $1,794 and $1,858, respectively. Qantas Airways is 25% 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 Airport to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,223 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $1,325 and Qantas Airways from $1,398 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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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 Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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