Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Melbourne from $879

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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — MEL
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,065

One-way from

$879

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,422
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 8/12-21/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 17m total
  • District of Columbia to Melbourne
1/12
  • 1/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 05m total
  • District of Columbia 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

Find flight deals from District of Columbia to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

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
Mon 8/1215:25IAD - MEL
2 stops26h 00mAir New Zealand
Tue 20/112:10MEL - IAD
2 stops25h 09mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/9$2,112
Mon 17/1106:00IAD - MEL
2 stops36h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 2/1212:10MEL - IAD
2 stops35h 21mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/9$2,113
Sat 6/1216:59DCA - MEL
2 stops27h 46mFiji Airways
Sat 24/114:30MEL - DCA
2 stops22h 29mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/9$2,121
Thu 16/1019:59DCA - MEL
2 stops47h 51mAir New Zealand
Fri 31/1010:35MEL - DCA
2 stops25h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/9$2,128
Thu 20/1122:10IAD - MEL
2 stops44h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 2/1212:10MEL - IAD
2 stops24h 24mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/9$2,128
Fri 31/1012:35IAD - MEL
2 stops31h 20mAir New Zealand
Tue 11/1112:10MEL - IAD
2 stops24h 29mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/9$2,136
Thu 30/1014:51DCA - MEL
2 stops29h 04mAir New Zealand
Thu 6/1118:50MEL - DCA
2 stops41h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/9$2,146

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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

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 19/1

17:59-10:00

1 stop24h 01m

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

13:00-21:39

1 stop24h 39m

$2,335

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 21/1

17:59-10:00

1 stop24h 01m

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

13:00-21:39

1 stop24h 39m

$2,335

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 18/1

17:59-10:00

1 stop24h 01m

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

13:00-21:39

1 stop24h 39m

$2,335

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 20/1

17:59-10:00

1 stop24h 01m

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

13:00-21:39

1 stop24h 39m

$2,335

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Melbourne?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from District of Columbia to Melbourne 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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  • How long is the flight from District of Columbia to Melbourne?

    There are many flights that can get you from District of Columbia to Melbourne in 24h. Fly via Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from District of Columbia to Melbourne is about 16377 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Melbourne?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from District of Columbia to Melbourne 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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