Cheap flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from $1,029

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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IAD
7 Jan — 14 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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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 8 December 2025.

Tue 23/1211:30MEL - IAD
2 stops25h 34mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/114:24IAD - MEL
2 stops27h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$2,502
Thu 11/1216:05MEL - IAD
1 stop40h 13mQantas Airways
Mon 12/117:26IAD - MEL
2 stops25h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/12$3,247
Sun 21/1211:30MEL - IAD
1 stop20h 52mUnited Airlines
Fri 16/122:32IAD - MEL
2 stops43h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$3,384
Sun 14/1213:00MEL - IAD
1 stop23h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 15/1219:00IAD - MEL
2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/12$3,708
Thu 18/1208:10MEL - IAD
2 stops24h 20mVirgin Australia
Fri 9/114:10IAD - MEL
2 stops27h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/12$3,721
Thu 11/1223:40MEL - IAD
1 stop32h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 12/120:05IAD - MEL
1 stop41h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/12$3,736
Thu 11/1207:25MEL - IAD
3 stops29h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/112:35IAD - MEL
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$4,021

Find 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 8 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,569

One-way from

$1,029

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,492
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/1-28/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 11m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
Air China
  • Air China
  • 8/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($402 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($105 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Dulles Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

11:30-16:22

1 stop20h 52m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 31/1

22:20-09:30

3 stops43h 10m

$1,642

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

16:05-22:48

1 stop22h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 14/3

06:00-05:00

1 stop32h 00m

$1,703

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

13:00-20:47

2 stops23h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 14/3

16:03-08:30

2 stops25h 27m

$1,715

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

08:35-00:44

2 stops30h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/5

14:36-10:55

2 stops30h 19m

$2,278

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

08:00-20:26

3 stops28h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 14/3

09:00-12:35

3 stops36h 35m

$2,301

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sun 10/5

10:55-19:07

1 stop22h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 29/5

12:35-07:30

2 stops28h 55m

$2,361

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Thu 18/12

13:00-19:18

1 stop22h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/1

15:17-09:30

1 stop26h 13m

$2,502

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Tue 23/12

11:30-16:22

1 stop20h 52m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/1

18:45-09:30

1 stop22h 45m

$2,502

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

13:10-10:05

3 stops59h 55m

$1,150

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

12:10-22:36

2 stops25h 26m

$1,156

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Dulles Intl

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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 5 December 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 60 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $731). Flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,884). 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 8 December 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 20% on airfare.

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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 8 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, such as Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    For as low as $1,569, United Airlines can have you in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from Melbourne in 20h 52m. Melbourne and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 16344 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    American Airlines, at $1,058, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. American Airlines is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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.

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    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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $731). Flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,884). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Dulles Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,058Average$1,651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,098Average$1,615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,501Average$1,734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,577Average$2,521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,766Average$2,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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