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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne from $716

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 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MEL
19 Jul — 26 Jul1
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 19 June 2026.

Sat 20/615:00
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
American Airlines
Mon 6/713:35
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop24h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/6$1,542
Wed 17/613:43
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops25h 17m
American Airlines
Sun 5/709:45
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops27h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/6$1,543
Sat 1/813:50
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops26h 55m
American Airlines
Sat 8/809:45
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops25h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 17/6$1,545
Wed 29/715:03
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops26h 27m
United Airlines
Wed 5/809:30
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop22h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/6$1,552
Fri 26/618:59
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop22h 31m
United Airlines
Sat 4/710:55
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop21h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/6$1,553
Mon 10/815:03
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops26h 27m
United Airlines
Mon 17/810:55
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops37h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/6$1,559
Tue 4/808:16
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops33h 59m
United Airlines
Wed 12/809:30
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops25h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/6$1,561
Wed 16/912:01
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops29h 49m
Delta
Sun 27/910:00
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops27h 18m
Delta
Deal found 16/6$1,569
Thu 19/1114:10
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops27h 40m
Delta
Sat 5/1212:00
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops28h 26m
Delta
Deal found 16/6$1,571
Wed 29/709:50
IAD
-
MEL
3 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/813:30
MEL
-
IAD
3 stops37h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6$1,677
Tue 20/1009:30
DCA
-
MEL
1 stop30h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 27/1023:15
MEL
-
DCA
1 stop35h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 16/6$1,814
Thu 30/709:50
IAD
-
MEL
3 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/813:30
MEL
-
IAD
3 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6$1,828

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 19 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,545

One-way from

$716

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Average price

$2,614
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 1/8-8/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 48m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
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17/8
  • 17/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 25m 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 19 June 2026.
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BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 29/7

08:30-07:30

2 stops33h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 5/8

10:55-21:10

2 stops24h 15m

$1,559

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 19/11

12:15-09:50

2 stops29h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 5/12

12:00-22:55

2 stops26h 55m

$1,569

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 6/10

19:40-08:50

2 stops46h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

11:00-18:46

2 stops22h 46m

$1,569

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 16/9

12:01-07:50

2 stops29h 49m

Melbourne

Sun 27/9

10:00-23:18

2 stops27h 18m

$1,569

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/11

12:15-09:50

2 stops29h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 21/11

12:00-06:00

2 stops34h 00m

$1,571

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 30/6

08:16-08:15

2 stops33h 59m

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

10:55-00:28

2 stops27h 33m

$1,632

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/8

13:55-05:00

2 stops25h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 10/8

09:45-20:49

2 stops25h 04m

$1,741

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 20/10

09:30-06:45

1 stop30h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 27/10

23:15-20:00

1 stop35h 45m

$1,815

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 19/11

18:31-10:00

1 stop23h 29m

Melbourne

Sat 5/12

11:30-21:30

1 stop26h 00m

$1,817

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/10

08:37-09:15

2 stops33h 38m

Melbourne

Sat 31/10

12:00-00:38

3 stops27h 38m

$1,823

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne (average of $117). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,848). 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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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 16 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.

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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 29h 35m. 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, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Melbourne or Baltimore/Washington - 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?

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne (average of $117). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,848). 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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