Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne from $791

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 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MEL
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
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 (ME1). 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 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,660

One-way from

$791

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,971
13/10-20/10
  • 13/10-20/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 40m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
23/9
  • 23/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 45m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($344 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 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 29 August 2025.

Mon 13/1005:35BWI - MEL
2 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1012:05MEL - BWI
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,660
Tue 4/1105:35BWI - MEL
2 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/212:00MEL - BWI
1 stop23h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,858
Tue 4/1105:35BWI - MEL
2 stops59h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1112:00MEL - BWI
1 stop23h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,899
Tue 4/1105:35BWI - MEL
2 stops59h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1112:00MEL - BWI
1 stop23h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,902
Wed 3/905:45BWI - MEL
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/906:00MEL - BWI
3 stops39h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,905
Tue 4/1105:35BWI - MEL
2 stops59h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1112:00MEL - BWI
1 stop23h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,911
Tue 4/1105:35BWI - MEL
2 stops59h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1112:00MEL - BWI
1 stop23h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,914
Mon 13/1013:27BWI - MEL
1 stop24h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 20/1016:05MEL - BWI
1 stop35h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,918
Sun 31/813:38BWI - MEL
1 stop25h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 15/915:05MEL - BWI
1 stop22h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,925
Sun 31/807:00BWI - MEL
1 stop32h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 19/915:05MEL - BWI
1 stop22h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,931
Mon 3/1108:30IAD - MEL
2 stops34h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 10/1112:10MEL - IAD
2 stops26h 02mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/8$2,094
Sat 1/1117:59DCA - MEL
2 stops48h 26mAir New Zealand
Tue 18/1116:50MEL - DCA
2 stops43h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/8$2,097

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BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 13/10

05:35-17:45

2 stops45h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 20/10

12:05-06:35

2 stops33h 30m

$1,660

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/11

05:35-00:05

2 stops50h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

12:00-19:19

1 stop23h 19m

$1,858

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/11

05:35-08:35

2 stops59h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

12:00-19:19

1 stop23h 19m

$1,899

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/11

05:35-08:35

2 stops59h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

12:00-19:19

1 stop23h 19m

$1,902

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/11

05:35-08:35

2 stops59h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

12:00-19:19

1 stop23h 19m

$1,911

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/11

05:35-08:35

2 stops59h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 19/11

12:00-19:19

1 stop23h 19m

$1,914

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 13/10

13:27-05:00

1 stop24h 33m

Melbourne

Mon 20/10

16:05-12:35

1 stop35h 30m

$1,918

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 22/10

13:27-05:00

1 stop24h 33m

Melbourne

Sun 2/11

16:05-23:54

1 stop22h 49m

$1,931

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 17/9

13:32-05:00

1 stop25h 28m

Melbourne

Wed 24/9

15:05-23:22

1 stop22h 17m

$1,931

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 12/10

08:05-05:00

2 stops29h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 19/10

09:45-23:18

2 stops28h 33m

$1,937

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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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    Departing from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne will take you 32h 29m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16457 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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