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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport from $942

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MEL
4 Jun — 11 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 May 2026.

Sun 15/1106:02
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop30h 58m
American Airlines
Sat 28/1112:00
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop22h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,750
Mon 22/615:00
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
American Airlines
Wed 8/713:35
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop24h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,756
Sat 15/809:30
IAD
-
MEL
3 stops36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/813:30
MEL
-
IAD
3 stops37h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$1,757
Mon 3/811:59
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop27h 01m
American Airlines
Sat 22/813:35
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop22h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/5$1,761
Mon 10/807:16
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop31h 44m
American Airlines
Sat 22/813:35
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop22h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,763
Mon 29/615:00
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
American Airlines
Sat 1/809:45
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops24h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$1,768
Thu 27/811:52
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops28h 53m
American Airlines
Sat 5/913:35
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop22h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,770
Mon 27/718:59
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 16m
United Airlines
Fri 14/809:30
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop21h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/5$1,777
Sun 24/516:23
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops25h 52m
United Airlines
Wed 10/610:55
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop21h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,778
Thu 13/818:59
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 16m
United Airlines
Mon 31/810:55
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops27h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,784
Wed 12/818:59
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 16m
United Airlines
Thu 3/910:55
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop34h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,793
Wed 14/1012:00
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops29h 50m
Delta
Wed 4/1112:00
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops24h 46m
Delta
Deal found 5/5$1,795

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 5 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,756

One-way from

$949

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Average price

$2,432
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 22/6-8/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 08m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
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19/5
  • 19/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 05m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 5 May 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

Fri 9/10

11:57-06:45

2 stops27h 48m

Melbourne

Sat 31/10

12:00-19:27

1 stop22h 27m

$1,768
Fastest return journey

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/6

19:21-07:30

1 stop22h 09m

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

10:55-17:57

1 stop21h 02m

$1,777

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 28/5

18:59-08:15

1 stop23h 16m

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

10:55-17:57

1 stop21h 02m

$1,777

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/11

12:15-09:50

2 stops29h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

12:00-20:46

2 stops24h 46m

$1,793

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 21/5

16:23-07:30

2 stops49h 07m

Melbourne

Fri 12/6

10:55-22:45

2 stops25h 50m

$1,806

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 16/10

15:48-10:35

2 stops27h 47m

Melbourne

Sat 7/11

12:00-18:17

1 stop22h 17m

$2,024

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 21/5

15:00-10:35

3 stops29h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

09:30-22:45

2 stops27h 15m

$2,061

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 16/10

18:52-09:15

1 stop23h 23m

Melbourne

Sun 8/11

11:30-17:36

1 stop22h 06m

$2,159

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 30/10

18:00-08:30

1 stop23h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

11:30-17:36

1 stop22h 06m

$2,159

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 18/10

18:52-09:15

1 stop23h 23m

Melbourne

Wed 4/11

11:30-17:36

1 stop22h 06m

$2,159

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport is 17 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport (average of $114). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,663). 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 20% 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 $940.

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 49m.

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 23h 16m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,777. 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Melbourne or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Melbourne, Baltimore/Washington - 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport (average of $114). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,663). 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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