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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport from $744

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MEL
6 Mar — 13 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 February 2026.

Wed 22/415:50
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 10m
Qantas Airways
Wed 13/513:35
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop23h 34m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/2$1,745
Tue 3/319:06
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops44h 54m
Delta
Sun 19/410:00
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops28h 38m
Delta
Deal found 3/2$1,747
Mon 6/409:59
DCA
-
MEL
1 stop30h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/413:25
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops44h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,752
Tue 12/516:10
IAD
-
MEL
3 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/521:40
MEL
-
IAD
2 stops46h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,774
Mon 16/315:21
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops40h 29m
Qantas Airways
Wed 25/316:05
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop21h 54m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/2$1,775
Sat 28/215:20
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops49h 00m
Qantas Airways
Sat 7/316:05
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop22h 54m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/2$1,797
Mon 16/215:21
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops33h 54m
Qantas Airways
Mon 29/613:35
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop24h 16m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,801
Sun 3/516:10
IAD
-
MEL
3 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/506:00
MEL
-
IAD
2 stops38h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,802
Fri 1/510:11
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops31h 39m
Delta
Sun 17/510:00
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops24h 50m
Delta
Deal found 3/2$1,804
Tue 17/217:37
IAD
-
MEL
2 stops38h 13m
Qantas Airways
Mon 29/613:35
MEL
-
IAD
1 stop23h 06m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,804
Tue 3/319:06
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops44h 54m
Delta
Fri 20/309:10
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops28h 51m
Delta
Deal found 3/2$1,805
Fri 8/512:25
BWI
-
MEL
3 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/513:30
MEL
-
BWI
3 stops34h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,807

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 4 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,745

One-way from

$744

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Average price

$1,832
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 22/4-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 44m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
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18/3
  • 18/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 05m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne 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 4 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 22/4

12:27-07:50

2 stops29h 23m

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

10:00-00:51

2 stops28h 51m

$1,747

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 16/3

07:01-07:00

2 stops32h 59m

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

09:10-20:27

2 stops26h 17m

$1,747

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 12/5

19:15-07:50

2 stops46h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

10:00-00:51

2 stops28h 51m

$1,748

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/5

16:10-11:25

3 stops29h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

21:40-06:22

2 stops46h 42m

$1,774

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/3

19:06-08:00

2 stops44h 54m

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

09:10-23:01

2 stops28h 51m

$1,805

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/3

08:31-10:00

1 stop33h 29m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

10:30-17:23

1 stop21h 53m

$1,818

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 1/5

18:25-08:15

1 stop23h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

09:30-17:08

1 stop21h 38m

$1,844

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/3

08:42-10:00

1 stop33h 18m

Melbourne

Sun 19/4

09:30-21:23

2 stops25h 53m

$1,844

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 3/4

18:28-08:30

1 stop23h 02m

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

09:30-21:23

2 stops25h 53m

$1,844

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/3

08:42-10:00

1 stop33h 18m

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

11:30-17:23

1 stop20h 53m

$1,844

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport is 25 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport (average of $470). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,354). 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 Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Seattle (SEA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $964.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Seattle (SEA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 47m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 34m.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport?

    A quick flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport can take about 29h 23m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,747. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport is about 16415 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    While some choose either Baltimore/Washington - Melbourne or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Melbourne, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Melbourne is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport (average of $470). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,354). 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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