Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport from $815

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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MEL
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne are usually found in March or April, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,880

One-way from

$815

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,422
30/10-6/11
  • 30/10-6/11
  • 6 total stops
  • 61h 16m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
10/11
  • 10/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 35m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($264 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 16 September 2025.

Thu 30/1017:37BWI - MEL
3 stops28h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1114:15MEL - BWI
3 stops33h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,880
Mon 13/1005:35BWI - MEL
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1006:25MEL - BWI
3 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,888
Wed 17/913:32BWI - MEL
1 stop25h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 24/915:05MEL - BWI
1 stop22h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,894
Mon 15/913:32BWI - MEL
1 stop25h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 28/913:05MEL - BWI
1 stop24h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,898
Sun 21/913:36BWI - MEL
2 stops25h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/1009:45MEL - BWI
2 stops24h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,904
Sun 2/1105:00BWI - MEL
2 stops35h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 2/1212:10MEL - BWI
2 stops25h 17mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/9$1,969
Sun 16/1112:20BWI - MEL
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1114:15MEL - BWI
3 stops33h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,991
Mon 8/1214:54DCA - MEL
2 stops26h 31mAir New Zealand
Wed 21/112:10MEL - DCA
2 stops24h 46mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/9$2,065
Wed 10/1215:23IAD - MEL
2 stops26h 02mAir New Zealand
Thu 22/112:10MEL - IAD
2 stops25h 09mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/9$2,065
Tue 9/1217:01DCA - MEL
2 stops33h 44mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/107:00MEL - DCA
2 stops29h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$2,068
Tue 18/1109:10IAD - MEL
2 stops33h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 3/1212:10MEL - IAD
2 stops25h 12mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/9$2,068
Sat 8/1122:10IAD - MEL
2 stops43h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 22/1116:50MEL - IAD
2 stops45h 23mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/9$2,091

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Return

Price

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 21/2

18:28-10:00

1 stop23h 32m

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

12:00-21:34

2 stops25h 34m

$2,088

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 19/1

08:01-09:25

2 stops33h 24m

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

12:10-07:27

2 stops35h 17m

$2,136

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/2

17:15-12:45

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

14:30-22:12

2 stops23h 42m

$2,161

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/1

13:30-21:00

2 stops39h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

22:55-11:45

2 stops52h 50m

$2,239

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 21/2

17:10-12:45

2 stops27h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

14:30-14:56

2 stops40h 26m

$2,260

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 19/1

17:30-09:30

1 stop24h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

12:00-20:53

1 stop24h 53m

$2,299

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 17/1

13:30-21:00

2 stops39h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

22:55-19:15

2 stops36h 20m

$2,299

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 17/1

21:10-21:00

2 stops31h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

22:55-19:15

2 stops36h 20m

$2,299

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 18/1

15:22-11:25

2 stops28h 03m

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

06:00-13:58

2 stops23h 58m

$2,317

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 18/1

15:22-11:25

2 stops28h 03m

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

06:00-13:58

2 stops23h 58m

$2,317

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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 12 September 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport is 76 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 63% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 55% 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.

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,404.

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 Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 00m.

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.

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  • 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 32m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,088. 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.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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