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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport from $806

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MEL
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
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 22 January 2026.

Wed 25/209:59
DCA
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MEL
1 stop31h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/313:55
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops46h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,718
Wed 25/209:59
DCA
-
MEL
1 stop31h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/313:45
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops44h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,731
Tue 10/309:59
DCA
-
MEL
1 stop32h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/313:45
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,755
Wed 25/209:59
DCA
-
MEL
1 stop31h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/313:45
MEL
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DCA
2 stops46h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,765
Thu 26/209:59
DCA
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MEL
1 stop31h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/313:45
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops44h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,781
Sat 21/216:59
DCA
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MEL
2 stops33h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/307:00
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,786
Thu 26/209:59
DCA
-
MEL
1 stop31h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/313:45
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops46h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,815
Mon 23/208:30
DCA
-
MEL
2 stops33h 55m
Qantas Airways
Wed 4/316:05
MEL
-
DCA
1 stop20h 52m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,829
Thu 23/409:59
DCA
-
MEL
1 stop30h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/513:30
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,830
Wed 17/615:47
BWI
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MEL
1 stop23h 13m
Qantas Airways
Mon 29/613:35
MEL
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BWI
1 stop24h 16m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/1$1,832
Wed 18/309:59
DCA
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MEL
1 stop32h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/313:45
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,838
Tue 16/619:13
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop43h 47m
Qantas Airways
Mon 29/613:35
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop24h 16m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/1$1,847

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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,718

One-way from

$806

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Average price

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  • 3 total stops
  • 77h 41m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
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  • 2/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
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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 22 January 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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Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 22/2

09:59-09:30

1 stop31h 31m

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

13:45-17:59

2 stops44h 14m

$1,897

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 7/3

08:31-10:00

1 stop33h 29m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

10:30-21:42

2 stops26h 12m

$1,907

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 24/2

08:42-10:00

1 stop33h 18m

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

11:30-16:54

1 stop21h 24m

$1,907

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 23/2

18:08-09:30

1 stop23h 22m

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

11:30-17:18

1 stop21h 48m

$1,907

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/3

08:42-10:00

1 stop33h 18m

Melbourne

Sun 19/4

09:30-17:08

1 stop21h 38m

$1,907

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 21/5

09:45-08:15

1 stop32h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 12/6

09:30-16:47

1 stop21h 17m

$1,907

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 22/2

18:26-10:00

1 stop23h 34m

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

11:30-17:18

1 stop21h 48m

$1,907

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 23/2

08:42-10:00

1 stop33h 18m

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

11:30-16:54

1 stop21h 24m

$1,907

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 24/2

08:42-10:00

1 stop33h 18m

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

11:30-21:42

2 stops26h 12m

$1,907

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/4

13:20-19:40

2 stops40h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 25/4

21:35-19:50

2 stops36h 15m

$2,045

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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 16 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 $487). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,405). 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 $1,000.

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 32h 08m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,169. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport is about 16344 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. Reagan-National - Melbourne or Baltimore/Washington - 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 $487). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,405). 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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