Cheap flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from $883

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IAD
13 May — 20 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 April 2026.

Sat 23/513:30
MEL
-
IAD
3 stops32h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/509:12
IAD
-
MEL
3 stops36h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$1,475
Sat 31/1019:25
MEL
-
IAD
2 stops44h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1117:38
IAD
-
MEL
2 stops44h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,992
Sun 12/719:40
MEL
-
IAD
2 stops49h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/708:33
IAD
-
MEL
2 stops40h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$2,168
Fri 8/509:30
MEL
-
IAD
2 stops38h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/511:12
IAD
-
MEL
2 stops30h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4$2,210
Sun 7/619:40
MEL
-
IAD
2 stops49h 53m
Air China
Tue 16/622:21
IAD
-
MEL
2 stops50h 34m
Air China
Deal found 12/4$2,315
Sun 19/712:10
MEL
-
IAD
2 stops26h 45m
Air New Zealand
Wed 19/817:59
IAD
-
MEL
2 stops26h 56m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 10/4$2,357
Wed 7/1008:35
MEL
-
IAD
2 stops27h 37m
Air New Zealand
Fri 23/1012:35
IAD
-
MEL
2 stops31h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/4$2,359
Wed 7/1007:00
MEL
-
IAD
3 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 23/1016:00
IAD
-
MEL
3 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4$2,394
Mon 5/1006:30
MEL
-
IAD
3 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 17/1016:00
IAD
-
MEL
3 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$2,410
Sun 19/720:45
MEL
-
IAD
3 stops38h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/812:48
IAD
-
MEL
3 stops31h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4$2,417
Mon 8/606:00
MEL
-
IAD
2 stops38h 22m
Air Canada
Tue 16/616:05
IAD
-
MEL
3 stops29h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 12/4$2,420

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 13 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,168

One-way from

$883

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$2,781
12/7-22/7
  • 12/7-22/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 89h 29m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
15/8
  • 15/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 27m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($404 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($112 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Dulles Intl 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 13 April 2026.
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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Mon 5/10

11:55-20:50

2 stops23h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 17/10

22:10-09:15

1 stop44h 05m

$2,584

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Tue 6/10

11:55-23:06

2 stops26h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 17/10

22:10-09:15

1 stop44h 05m

$2,584
Fastest return journey

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

10:55-19:11

1 stop22h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 26/6

15:15-07:30

1 stop26h 15m

$2,618

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Fri 26/6

10:55-09:25

2 stops36h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/7

12:40-08:15

1 stop29h 35m

$2,883

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

22:45-18:10

1 stop33h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/5

21:00-23:45

2 stops36h 45m

$2,885

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

09:30-16:26

1 stop20h 56m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 31/5

14:35-08:15

2 stops27h 40m

$2,925
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

13:30-10:16

3 stops34h 46m

$1,266

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

07:25-06:39

2 stops37h 14m

$1,491

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Fri 17/7

08:35-00:55

2 stops30h 20m

$1,536

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

10:55-20:42

1 stop23h 47m

$1,603

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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 10 April 2026.

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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $422). Flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,688). 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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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 April 2026.
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.

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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

    For as low as $2,584, United Airlines can have you in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from Melbourne in 23h 55m. Melbourne and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 16344 km.

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

    American Airlines, at $364, 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 United Airlines. American Airlines is 80% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $422). Flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,688). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Dulles Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 13 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$364Average$1,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,032Average$1,522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,236Average$2,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,412Average$1,631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,790Average$2,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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