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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport from $772

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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MEL
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne are usually found in April or February, 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 10 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,537

One-way from

$772

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,085
19/8-26/8
  • 19/8-26/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 54m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
11/8
  • 11/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 15m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($378 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($66 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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

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 10 July 2025.

Tue 19/805:45BWI - MEL
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/812:05MEL - BWI
2 stops32h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,537
Tue 26/816:47DCA - MEL
2 stops28h 03mAir New Zealand
Wed 10/908:35MEL - DCA
2 stops27h 34mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$1,985
Mon 11/807:00IAD - MEL
2 stops37h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 15/1210:35MEL - IAD
2 stops26h 46mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$1,985
Sun 24/807:00BWI - MEL
2 stops37h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 31/808:35MEL - BWI
2 stops28h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/7$1,992
Sat 15/1117:14DCA - MEL
2 stops33h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1207:15MEL - DCA
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$2,042
Thu 21/813:30IAD - MEL
2 stops39h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/921:20MEL - IAD
2 stops36h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7$2,094
Fri 22/812:45IAD - MEL
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/813:30MEL - IAD
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$2,164
Sun 24/819:20BWI - MEL
2 stops25h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 8/908:10MEL - BWI
2 stops29h 12mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$2,232
Sat 30/808:25IAD - MEL
2 stops38h 55mAir Canada
Mon 15/920:30MEL - IAD
3 stops38h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 8/7$2,236
Tue 30/917:30DCA - MEL
1 stop23h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1216:05MEL - DCA
1 stop23h 02mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/7$2,275
Sat 8/1109:40DCA - MEL
3 stops36h 55mAir Canada
Sat 15/1107:30MEL - DCA
3 stops29h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 8/7$2,313
Sun 14/917:30DCA - MEL
1 stop23h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 21/915:05MEL - DCA
1 stop23h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/7$2,342

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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.

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 19/8

05:45-10:50

2 stops39h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 26/8

12:05-06:54

2 stops32h 49m

$1,537

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 26/8

16:47-10:50

2 stops28h 03m

Melbourne

Wed 10/9

08:35-22:09

2 stops27h 34m

$1,985

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/8

07:00-10:50

2 stops37h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

10:35-21:21

2 stops26h 46m

$1,985

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 24/8

07:00-10:50

2 stops37h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 31/8

08:35-22:45

2 stops28h 10m

$1,992

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 15/11

17:14-19:00

2 stops33h 46m

Melbourne

Sat 6/12

07:15-21:00

2 stops29h 45m

$2,042

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 22/8

12:45-12:00

2 stops33h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

13:30-00:30

2 stops25h 00m

$2,164

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 15/9

13:30-19:25

2 stops39h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 1/10

21:20-11:45

2 stops52h 25m

$2,166

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 24/8

19:20-10:20

2 stops25h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 8/9

08:10-23:22

2 stops29h 12m

$2,232

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 30/8

08:25-13:20

2 stops38h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 15/9

20:30-21:25

3 stops38h 55m

$2,236

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 30/9

17:30-06:45

1 stop23h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

16:05-23:07

1 stop23h 02m

$2,275

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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 27 June 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 10 July 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 10 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines, andSingapore Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Air New Zealand, at $1,985, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Turkish Airlines and Qantas Airways. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport for 8% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport are Fiji Airways ($1,125), Air New Zealand ($1,137), and Qantas Airways ($1,150).

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    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, 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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