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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from $1,027

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 23/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IAD
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Dulles Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Dulles Intl (IAD). 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,644

One-way from

$1,027

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$2,283
10/8-22/10
  • 10/8-22/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 123h 24m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($324 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($95 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dulles Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Sun 10/820:00MEL - IAD
2 stops48h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1022:14IAD - MEL
2 stops74h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6$1,644
Mon 10/1112:05MEL - IAD
2 stops25h 09mAir New Zealand
Mon 24/1112:55IAD - MEL
2 stops32h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/6$1,828
Sun 10/815:05MEL - IAD
1 stop21h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 22/1011:30IAD - MEL
1 stop26h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/6$1,996
Mon 10/1107:45MEL - IAD
3 stops28h 44mAir Canada
Mon 24/1112:35IAD - MEL
3 stops33h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 13/6$2,098
Wed 3/915:05MEL - IAD
1 stop21h 44mQantas Airways
Wed 10/911:47IAD - MEL
1 stop27h 13mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/6$2,157
Fri 21/1120:15MEL - IAD
2 stops40h 51mAir China
Fri 5/1222:00IAD - MEL
1 stop49h 45mAir China
Deal found 11/6$2,226
Mon 3/1113:00MEL - IAD
1 stop24h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/1122:10IAD - MEL
2 stops67h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/6$2,232
Mon 28/707:25MEL - IAD
2 stops38h 02mJapan Airlines
Mon 4/806:30IAD - MEL
2 stops33h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 13/6$2,250
Sat 26/710:55MEL - IAD
1 stop24h 26mLufthansa
Sat 2/822:08IAD - MEL
1 stop44h 07mLufthansa
Deal found 11/6$2,628
Fri 21/1117:10MEL - IAD
1 stop38h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 26/1120:05IAD - MEL
1 stop35h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6$2,662
Thu 20/1122:30MEL - IAD
1 stop49h 40mEmirates
Wed 26/1110:30IAD - MEL
2 stops51h 40mEmirates
Deal found 11/6$2,961
Sun 15/623:45MEL - IAD
2 stops45h 05mCathay Pacific
Mon 23/618:46IAD - MEL
2 stops37h 29mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/6$3,267

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Dulles Intl

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Price

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sun 10/8

20:00-06:53

2 stops48h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 22/10

22:14-15:45

2 stops74h 31m

$1,644

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

12:05-21:14

2 stops25h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 24/11

12:55-13:50

2 stops32h 55m

$1,828

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sun 10/8

15:05-22:51

1 stop21h 46m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 22/10

11:30-05:00

1 stop26h 30m

$1,996

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

07:45-20:29

3 stops28h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 24/11

12:35-13:35

3 stops33h 00m

$2,098

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Wed 3/9

15:05-22:49

1 stop21h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/9

11:47-05:00

1 stop27h 13m

$2,157

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Fri 21/11

20:15-21:06

2 stops40h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/12

22:00-15:45

1 stop49h 45m

$2,226

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Mon 3/11

13:00-21:06

1 stop24h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/11

22:10-09:30

2 stops67h 20m

$2,232

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Mon 28/7

07:25-07:27

2 stops38h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/8

06:30-05:45

2 stops33h 15m

$2,250

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sat 26/7

10:55-21:21

1 stop24h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/8

22:08-08:15

1 stop44h 07m

$2,628

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Fri 21/11

17:10-15:55

1 stop38h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 26/11

20:05-23:45

1 stop35h 40m

$2,662

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Dulles Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dulles Intl from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 44 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 Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $1,013). Flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,608). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Dulles Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Temperature in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dulles Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dulles Intl. Reviews last updated 13 June 2025.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
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Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
407 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport round-trip?

    Air New Zealand, at $1,828, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Air Canada. Air New Zealand is 14% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,027. American Airlines flights start at $1,245 while deals on Air Canada start at $1,449 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Dulles Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Dulles Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Dulles Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Dulles Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Dulles Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Dulles Intl 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 Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $1,013). Flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,608). 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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American AirlinesCheapest$1,079Average$1,877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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