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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne from $831

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 27/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MEL
9 Jul — 16 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 9 June 2026.

Mon 15/615:03
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops26h 27m
United Airlines
Wed 1/709:30
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops27h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,539
Sun 13/913:53
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops26h 52m
American Airlines
Sat 26/909:45
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops25h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/6$1,540
Wed 5/819:23
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop22h 07m
Air New Zealand
Sun 16/809:30
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop21h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/6$1,546
Tue 30/618:59
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 16m
United Airlines
Tue 7/710:55
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop21h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/6$1,547
Wed 5/819:23
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop22h 07m
United Airlines
Wed 19/809:30
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop21h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,549
Fri 19/615:03
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops26h 27m
United Airlines
Fri 3/709:30
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop23h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/6$1,550
Wed 12/813:05
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops28h 25m
Air New Zealand
Wed 19/809:30
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops24h 04m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/6$1,554
Thu 11/618:59
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/610:55
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,563
Thu 2/709:55
IAD
-
MEL
3 stops36h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/713:30
MEL
-
IAD
3 stops43h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,756
Fri 3/711:17
IAD
-
MEL
3 stops34h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/713:30
MEL
-
IAD
3 stops43h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6$1,764
Tue 20/1018:57
DCA
-
MEL
2 stops44h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 27/1023:15
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops33h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/6$1,819
Thu 23/709:50
IAD
-
MEL
3 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/713:30
MEL
-
IAD
3 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6$1,852

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 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,540

One-way from

$831

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,606
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 13/9-26/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 37m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 27/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 28m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($141 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($53 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 June 2026.
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BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/8

13:00-07:30

2 stops28h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

09:30-16:35

1 stop21h 05m

$1,554

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 19/11

12:15-09:50

2 stops29h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 5/12

12:00-00:26

2 stops28h 26m

$1,566

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 26/6

18:59-11:20

2 stops26h 21m

Melbourne

Sat 4/7

10:55-17:59

1 stop21h 04m

$1,583

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/10

18:59-08:50

2 stops46h 51m

Melbourne

Sat 31/10

11:00-22:55

2 stops26h 55m

$1,583

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 22/7

19:23-08:15

2 stops46h 52m

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

10:00-17:57

2 stops45h 57m

$1,607

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

$1,811
Fastest return journey

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/10

18:50-09:15

1 stop23h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

10:30-16:37

1 stop21h 07m

$1,811

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 17/10

16:13-09:15

2 stops26h 02m

Melbourne

Sat 7/11

13:00-00:38

3 stops27h 38m

$1,818

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 16/10

16:13-08:30

2 stops25h 17m

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

13:00-00:38

3 stops27h 38m

$1,818

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 29/9

07:00-06:45

2 stops33h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 2/10

09:45-05:40

2 stops33h 55m

$1,887

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne

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 $116). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,971). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?

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.

Related info for your journey

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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 26h 21m. 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?

    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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne (average of $116). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,971). 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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