How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia?

Departing from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia will take you 22h 10m. There are 16344 km between Melbourne Airport and District of Columbia. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia?

Consider United Airlines, Air New Zealand or Virgin Australia when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to District of Columbia?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to District of Columbia?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to District of Columbia 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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Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,365

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22:10-09:30

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$2,301

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10:55-22:30

1 stop25h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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12:57-07:30

3 stops28h 33m

$2,306

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Melbourne

Tue 1/9

10:55-21:22

1 stop24h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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18:00-08:15

1 stop24h 15m

$2,326

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Melbourne

Sun 20/9

10:55-19:05

1 stop22h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 26/9

22:34-07:30

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$2,362

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MELDCA

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Fri 28/8

09:30-18:29

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$2,403

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia (average of $1,262). Flying from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,112). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia flights typically cost between $1,840 and $2,048 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,462 on Multiple Airlines (5 Oct–3 Nov).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia, you should look to book at least 57 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

249 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

249 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

249 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

657 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

249 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

469 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

249 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,059 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

249 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

American Airlines

7.1

Good

11,846 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

249 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia?
Departing from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia will take you 22h 10m. There are 16344 km between Melbourne Airport and District of Columbia. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to District of Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to District of Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to District of Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia (average of $1,262). Flying from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,112). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$367	Average$1,237	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$578	Average$1,644	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$957	Average$1,116	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,310	Average$2,330	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,541	Average$1,760	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia flights typically cost between $1,840 and $2,048 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,462 on Multiple Airlines (5 Oct–3 Nov).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia, you should look to book at least 57 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,462 on Multiple Airlines (5 Oct–3 Nov).