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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne from $673

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MEL
8 Apr — 15 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 9 March 2026.

Mon 16/306:00
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop32h 00m
American Airlines
Wed 25/316:05
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop21h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,599
Fri 1/511:31
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops29h 14m
American Airlines
Thu 14/509:45
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops28h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,606
Sat 18/419:00
DCA
-
MEL
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/407:30
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops29h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,615
Fri 24/416:15
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop22h 45m
American Airlines
Sun 3/509:00
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops23h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,642
Thu 21/514:59
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops25h 46m
American Airlines
Fri 12/608:15
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops25h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,648
Sat 12/913:35
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop25h 25m
American Airlines
Sat 26/913:35
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop23h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,670
Mon 20/415:42
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops25h 48m
United Airlines
Mon 27/410:55
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops24h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,673
Sat 11/407:00
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop32h 00m
American Airlines
Sat 25/409:45
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops23h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,676
Fri 24/418:28
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 02m
United Airlines
Sun 3/509:30
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop21h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,686
Wed 22/416:18
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops25h 12m
United Airlines
Wed 6/510:55
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops24h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,692
Sun 19/419:26
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops46h 24m
Delta
Sun 26/410:00
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops27h 26m
Delta
Deal found 5/3$1,703
Thu 23/406:05
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop36h 10m
United Airlines
Sat 2/510:55
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops25h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,709

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 (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 9 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,606

One-way from

$673

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$1,927
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 11/4-25/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 27m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
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15/4
  • 15/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 35m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 9 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 21/4

15:42-08:15

2 stops26h 33m

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

10:55-20:47

2 stops23h 52m

$1,692
Fastest return journey

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 27/4

16:18-08:15

2 stops25h 57m

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

09:30-17:08

1 stop21h 38m

$1,692

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 11/4

18:15-08:15

1 stop24h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

09:30-06:00

2 stops34h 30m

$1,692

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 23/4

06:05-08:15

1 stop36h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

10:55-05:14

2 stops32h 19m

$1,709

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/4

12:40-08:30

2 stops28h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

09:30-18:22

1 stop22h 52m

$1,917

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 18/4

16:34-10:55

2 stops28h 21m

Melbourne

Sat 25/4

18:55-23:59

2 stops43h 04m

$1,968

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 18/4

09:59-06:45

1 stop30h 46m

Melbourne

Sat 25/4

09:45-20:00

1 stop24h 15m

$1,985

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/5

12:40-10:55

3 stops32h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

12:10-22:15

2 stops24h 05m

$2,035

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 17/6

11:57-10:55

3 stops32h 58m

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

08:35-22:15

2 stops27h 40m

$2,122

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 21/7

22:20-07:30

1 stop43h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

12:10-05:35

2 stops31h 25m

$2,174

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

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 6 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 25 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne (average of $440). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,019). 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 Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne will take you 25h 48m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16415 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?

    Most travellers choose Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Melbourne, Baltimore/Washington - Melbourne or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Melbourne when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne.

  • 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.

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    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?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne (average of $440). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,019). 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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