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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne from $853

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 8/9. 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
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 4 August 2026.

Sun 13/907:50
IAD
-
MEL
3 stops38h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/913:25
MEL
-
IAD
3 stops35h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$1,470
Fri 14/811:59
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops28h 46m
American Airlines
Sun 30/809:45
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops27h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 31/7$1,702
Tue 15/911:12
IAD
-
MEL
2 stops29h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/909:45
MEL
-
IAD
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$1,707
Tue 20/1021:00
IAD
-
MEL
1 stop35h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 27/1023:40
MEL
-
IAD
1 stop32h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/7$1,716
Tue 15/907:00
DCA
-
MEL
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/909:45
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops40h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$1,724
Tue 15/909:27
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops31h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/909:45
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops42h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$1,736
Thu 3/911:05
IAD
-
MEL
1 stop39h 45m
Qatar Airways
Wed 16/916:10
MEL
-
IAD
1 stop30h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/8$1,740
Tue 17/1120:05
IAD
-
MEL
1 stop35h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 14/1217:10
MEL
-
IAD
1 stop38h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/7$1,741
Sun 13/913:53
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops26h 52m
American Airlines
Sun 20/909:45
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops24h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/7$1,749
Sun 13/907:00
DCA
-
MEL
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/909:45
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops45h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7$1,749
Thu 3/911:05
IAD
-
MEL
1 stop39h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 14/916:10
MEL
-
IAD
1 stop37h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/8$1,760
Mon 21/915:57
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 03m
American Airlines
Mon 12/1014:35
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop23h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 31/7$1,767

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 4 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,470

One-way from

$853

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,319
13/9-23/9
  • 13/9-23/9
  • 6 total stops
  • 73h 37m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
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8/9
  • 8/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 55m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($219 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($41 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 4 August 2026.
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BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 14/8

18:52-08:15

1 stop23h 23m

Melbourne

Sun 30/8

09:30-16:35

1 stop21h 05m

$1,799

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 19/1

11:00-09:50

2 stops30h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 31/1

12:00-00:26

2 stops28h 26m

$1,799

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 13/9

18:52-08:15

1 stop23h 23m

Melbourne

Wed 23/9

09:30-16:35

1 stop21h 05m

$1,800

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 17/10

19:50-08:50

2 stops46h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

11:00-20:20

2 stops24h 20m

$1,800

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 13/9

18:52-08:15

1 stop23h 23m

Melbourne

Sun 20/9

09:30-16:35

1 stop21h 05m

$1,800

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 30/8

15:04-08:15

2 stops27h 11m

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

10:55-22:59

2 stops26h 04m

$1,806

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 23/8

18:52-08:15

1 stop23h 23m

Melbourne

Wed 2/9

10:55-10:09

2 stops37h 14m

$1,806

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 7/9

07:00-07:30

1 stop34h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

09:30-16:35

1 stop21h 05m

$1,816

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/11

18:34-10:30

1 stop23h 56m

Melbourne

Sat 14/11

08:00-16:25

2 stops48h 25m

$1,818

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 13/11

18:34-10:30

1 stop23h 56m

Melbourne

Sun 22/11

11:30-21:05

1 stop25h 35m

$1,871

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne (average of $1,837). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,730). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Washington, D.C. to Melbourne flights typically cost between $1,672 and $2,710 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,470 on Multiple Airlines (13 Sept–23 Sept).

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 82 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

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 23h 23m. 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?

    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 $1,837). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,730). 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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