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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne from $748

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MEL
8 Mar — 15 Mar1
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 6 February 2026.

Tue 5/509:59
DCA
-
MEL
1 stop30h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/513:30
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,528
Wed 22/415:50
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 10m
Qantas Airways
Wed 13/513:35
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop23h 34m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/2$1,755
Mon 16/310:52
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops29h 08m
Delta
Wed 25/309:10
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops23h 44m
Delta
Deal found 3/2$1,757
Mon 6/409:59
DCA
-
MEL
1 stop30h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/413:25
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops44h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,762
Fri 8/505:45
BWI
-
MEL
3 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/513:30
MEL
-
BWI
3 stops34h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,765
Sun 24/516:51
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops48h 59m
Delta
Sun 7/610:00
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops24h 50m
Delta
Deal found 4/2$1,781
Tue 12/516:10
IAD
-
MEL
3 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/521:40
MEL
-
IAD
2 stops46h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,784
Mon 16/315:21
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops40h 29m
Qantas Airways
Wed 25/316:05
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop21h 54m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/2$1,785
Tue 22/908:20
IAD
-
MEL
2 stops37h 40m
Air Canada
Tue 29/906:00
MEL
-
IAD
3 stops29h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/2$1,794
Sat 28/215:20
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops39h 30m
Qantas Airways
Sat 7/316:05
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop22h 54m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,801
Sat 21/315:20
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops33h 15m
Qantas Airways
Wed 1/414:35
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop23h 24m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,802
Wed 18/217:37
IAD
-
MEL
2 stops37h 33m
Qantas Airways
Wed 18/316:05
MEL
-
IAD
1 stop21h 48m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,808

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 6 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,528

One-way from

$748

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Average price

$1,843
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  • 3 total stops
  • 75h 16m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
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  • 18/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 05m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
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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 6 February 2026.
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BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 22/4

12:27-07:50

2 stops29h 23m

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

10:00-00:51

2 stops28h 51m

$1,757

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 16/3

07:01-07:00

2 stops32h 59m

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

09:10-20:27

2 stops26h 17m

$1,757

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/3

10:33-08:00

2 stops29h 27m

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

09:10-22:14

2 stops28h 04m

$1,757

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 12/5

19:15-07:50

2 stops46h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

10:00-00:51

2 stops28h 51m

$1,758

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 1/5

10:41-07:50

2 stops31h 09m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

10:00-23:17

2 stops27h 17m

$1,815

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 28/2

06:00-05:00

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

16:05-22:59

1 stop22h 54m

$1,821

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/3

08:31-10:00

1 stop33h 29m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

10:30-17:23

1 stop21h 53m

$1,828

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 7/3

08:31-10:00

1 stop33h 29m

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

10:30-21:42

2 stops26h 12m

$1,854

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/3

18:08-09:30

1 stop23h 22m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

10:30-17:23

1 stop21h 53m

$1,854

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 7/3

18:31-10:00

1 stop23h 29m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

10:30-17:19

1 stop21h 49m

$1,854

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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 30 January 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 $472). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,362). 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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. to Melbourne?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne will take you 24h 16m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16377 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.

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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?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne (average of $472). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,362). 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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