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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia from $1,029

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IAD
6 Feb — 13 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated 7 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,543

One-way from

$1,029

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,469
18/2-25/2
  • 18/2-25/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 25m total
  • Melbourne to District of Columbia
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 14m total
  • Melbourne to District of Columbia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($556 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($113 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 January 2026.

Wed 18/212:00MEL - DCA
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/210:35DCA - MEL
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,543
Mon 2/216:05MEL - IAD
1 stop21h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/206:00IAD - MEL
1 stop31h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,547
Wed 18/212:00MEL - DCA
2 stops23h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 25/214:14DCA - MEL
1 stop22h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,562
Mon 2/213:00MEL - IAD
2 stops24h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/218:45IAD - MEL
1 stop22h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,562
Tue 3/213:00MEL - DCA
1 stop24h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/217:59DCA - MEL
1 stop24h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,570
Tue 3/211:30MEL - IAD
1 stop22h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/216:11IAD - MEL
2 stops25h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,570
Thu 19/207:25MEL - IAD
3 stops29h 04mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/212:33IAD - MEL
3 stops34h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,580
Thu 19/207:25MEL - DCA
3 stops28h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/209:40DCA - MEL
3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,595
Thu 19/212:10MEL - DCA
2 stops24h 46mAir New Zealand
Thu 26/211:00DCA - MEL
2 stops30h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/1$1,604
Fri 6/308:00MEL - DCA
3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/309:40DCA - MEL
3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,619
Thu 19/212:00MEL - DCA
1 stop24h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 26/208:30DCA - MEL
1 stop33h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,622
Thu 19/211:30MEL - DCA
2 stops23h 14mUnited Airlines
Thu 26/217:50DCA - MEL
1 stop24h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,637

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Melbourne

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

12:00-20:00

1 stop24h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 25/2

10:35-05:00

1 stop26h 25m

$1,543

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

16:05-23:12

2 stops23h 07m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/2

06:00-05:00

1 stop31h 00m

$1,547

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

13:00-19:35

1 stop22h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/2

16:10-10:00

1 stop25h 50m

$1,562

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

12:00-19:46

2 stops23h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 25/2

14:14-05:00

1 stop22h 46m

$1,562

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

13:00-21:52

1 stop24h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/2

17:59-10:00

1 stop24h 01m

$1,570

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

13:00-19:35

1 stop22h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/2

18:00-09:30

1 stop23h 30m

$1,570

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

07:25-19:59

3 stops28h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 26/2

09:40-14:05

3 stops36h 25m

$1,595

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

08:00-22:35

3 stops30h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 14/3

09:40-12:25

3 stops35h 45m

$1,619

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

12:00-20:41

1 stop24h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 26/2

08:30-09:30

1 stop33h 00m

$1,622

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

11:30-18:44

2 stops23h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 26/2

17:50-10:00

1 stop24h 10m

$1,637

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to District of Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia (average of $669). Flying from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,656). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated 7 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
565 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
565 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
565 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
565 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
967 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
565 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,134 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
565 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,598 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
565 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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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 35m. 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.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia (average of $669). Flying from Melbourne Airport to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,656). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to District of Columbia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to District of Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 7 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$909Average$1,844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,084Average$1,598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,148Average$1,705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,558Average$2,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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