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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from $857

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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — MEL
28 Nov — 5 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Melbourne are usually found in August or February, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 29 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,095

One-way from

$857

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,342
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 26/11-11/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 30m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 8/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 58m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($529 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($100 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 October 2025.

Sun 2/1117:03IAD - MEL
2 stops26h 22mQantas Airways
Tue 2/1206:00MEL - IAD
2 stops26h 11mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$2,095
Sat 15/1117:27IAD - MEL
2 stops25h 58mQantas Airways
Mon 1/1221:05MEL - IAD
2 stops41h 36mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$2,103
Mon 8/1221:15IAD - MEL
2 stops31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 26/1222:40MEL - IAD
2 stops53h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/10$2,112
Wed 26/1106:00IAD - MEL
2 stops35h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 13/1218:50MEL - IAD
2 stops41h 49mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/10$2,128
Thu 13/1117:03IAD - MEL
2 stops26h 22mQantas Airways
Fri 28/1106:00MEL - IAD
2 stops26h 11mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$2,139
Thu 13/1114:25IAD - MEL
2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 27/1112:10MEL - IAD
2 stops44h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/10$2,153
Sat 15/1117:27IAD - MEL
2 stops26h 58mQantas Airways
Fri 28/1106:00MEL - IAD
2 stops26h 11mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$2,171
Mon 24/1109:00IAD - MEL
3 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1208:00MEL - IAD
3 stops28h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10$2,174
Sun 7/1209:00IAD - MEL
2 stops32h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 23/1210:35MEL - IAD
2 stops34h 47mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/10$2,176
Wed 26/1115:25IAD - MEL
2 stops26h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 15/1212:10MEL - IAD
2 stops24h 29mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/10$2,179
Wed 26/1106:00IAD - MEL
2 stops35h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/1211:30MEL - IAD
1 stop20h 56mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/10$2,183
Wed 12/1106:04IAD - MEL
1 stop30h 56mAmerican Airlines
Thu 27/1106:00MEL - IAD
2 stops26h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/10$2,192

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Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 14/2

15:58-09:30

2 stops25h 32m

Melbourne

Tue 24/2

11:30-18:06

1 stop22h 36m

$2,186

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 27/4

15:35-07:30

1 stop25h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

10:55-21:04

1 stop24h 09m

$2,186

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/3

16:10-09:00

1 stop25h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

12:00-00:25

1 stop27h 25m

$2,186

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/2

14:36-09:30

2 stops26h 54m

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

13:00-19:27

1 stop22h 27m

$2,262

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 13/11

18:39-10:00

1 stop23h 21m

Melbourne

Thu 27/11

13:00-19:26

1 stop22h 26m

$2,264

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/12

14:30-09:30

2 stops27h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 20/12

11:30-23:23

2 stops27h 53m

$2,293

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/12

16:00-09:30

2 stops25h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 20/12

11:30-23:23

2 stops27h 53m

$2,293

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 15/11

17:27-11:25

2 stops25h 58m

Melbourne

Thu 27/11

06:00-16:42

2 stops26h 42m

$2,334

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/11

17:27-11:25

2 stops25h 58m

$857

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/12

20:05-23:35

2 stops35h 30m

$871

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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Melbourne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dulles Intl to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport is 4 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $516). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,475). 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 IAD to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 29 October 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 64% on airfare.

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in about 25h 32m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport is about 16344 km.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Melbourne?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $516). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,475). 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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