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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. from $836

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 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WAS
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
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 20 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,569

One-way from

$836

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,543
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 19/3-29/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 39m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
26/1
  • 26/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 14m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
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 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 20 January 2025.

Wed 19/321:25MEL - DCA
2 stops31h 19mQantas Airways
Sat 29/308:15DCA - MEL
2 stops36h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,569
Sat 1/306:00MEL - IAD
2 stops26h 12mQantas Airways
Wed 19/317:20IAD - MEL
2 stops26h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/1$1,608
Sat 1/313:45MEL - BWI
3 stops31h 33mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/313:45BWI - MEL
3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,650
Sun 17/808:35MEL - BWI
2 stops35h 03mAir New Zealand
Sun 24/806:42BWI - MEL
2 stops38h 08mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/1$1,862
Wed 19/310:30MEL - BWI
1 stop22h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 29/306:00BWI - MEL
2 stops36h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,923
Sun 29/620:00MEL - IAD
2 stops48h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/718:00IAD - MEL
2 stops54h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,954
Mon 17/213:00MEL - BWI
1 stop33h 52mLufthansa
Sun 2/318:00BWI - MEL
1 stop23h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 19/1$1,957
Tue 11/216:20MEL - BWI
1 stop37h 53mQantas Airways
Sun 23/215:15BWI - MEL
1 stop22h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,962
Thu 13/216:20MEL - DCA
1 stop22h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/210:31DCA - MEL
2 stops29h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,981
Wed 19/310:30MEL - IAD
1 stop23h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 29/322:05IAD - MEL
2 stops44h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,981
Mon 17/212:00MEL - BWI
2 stops25h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/306:13BWI - MEL
2 stops31h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,984
Mon 17/213:00MEL - IAD
1 stop22h 25mLufthansa
Sun 2/312:35IAD - MEL
1 stop28h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 19/1$2,015

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. 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 20 January 2025.

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MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

21:25-13:44

2 stops31h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 29/3

08:15-11:35

2 stops36h 20m

$1,569

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Tue 11/2

20:15-20:58

2 stops40h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 20/2

12:35-15:45

2 stops59h 10m

$1,608

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

06:45-16:22

2 stops25h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 19/3

17:20-10:20

2 stops26h 00m

$1,619

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Sat 1/3

13:45-05:18

3 stops31h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 19/3

13:45-12:15

3 stops31h 30m

$1,650

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

12:00-16:43

3 stops43h 43m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 29/3

16:00-09:15

2 stops26h 15m

$1,923

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Mon 17/2

13:00-06:52

1 stop33h 52m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/3

18:00-09:30

1 stop23h 30m

$1,957

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Tue 11/2

16:20-14:13

1 stop37h 53m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 23/2

15:15-05:40

1 stop22h 25m

$1,962

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Thu 13/2

16:20-23:00

1 stop22h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 19/2

11:37-07:35

2 stops27h 58m

$1,981

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Mon 10/2

13:00-20:53

1 stop23h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 23/2

17:45-09:30

1 stop23h 45m

$1,981

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Mon 17/2

12:00-21:58

2 stops25h 58m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/3

06:13-05:40

2 stops31h 27m

$1,984

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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 17 January 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 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 20 January 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 20 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Qantas Airways, Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand. 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.
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

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

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

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
852 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

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
1,449 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

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
3,356 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

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
1,328 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

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 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 $1,569. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at $1,923 and $1,957, respectively. Qantas Airways is 32% 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 $961 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air China from $1,059 and United Airlines from $1,229 one-way.

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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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