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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from $931

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IAD
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are usually found in May 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,849

One-way from

$931

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,181
18/6-2/7
  • 18/6-2/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 122h 58m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
15/5
  • 15/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 54m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($285 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Dulles Intl

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 30 April 2025.

Wed 18/620:00MEL - IAD
2 stops48h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/722:16IAD - MEL
2 stops74h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,849
Wed 25/610:55MEL - IAD
1 stop27h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/708:30IAD - MEL
2 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,225
Sun 10/815:05MEL - IAD
1 stop21h 39mQantas Airways
Wed 22/1011:30IAD - MEL
1 stop26h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,289
Thu 24/706:00MEL - IAD
2 stops38h 21mAir Canada
Fri 8/810:25IAD - MEL
3 stops35h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4$2,415
Tue 22/718:25MEL - IAD
2 stops60h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sun 10/819:59IAD - MEL
2 stops49h 01mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,450
Fri 8/820:00MEL - IAD
2 stops47h 18mAir China
Fri 31/1023:00IAD - MEL
1 stop49h 45mAir China
Deal found 29/4$2,564
Sat 9/821:20MEL - IAD
2 stops36h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 23/1021:40IAD - MEL
2 stops31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,572
Sun 10/818:30MEL - IAD
2 stops35h 51mVirgin Australia
Sat 1/1122:05IAD - MEL
1 stop44h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/4$2,643
Fri 20/612:05MEL - IAD
2 stops24h 12mAir New Zealand
Fri 4/717:53IAD - MEL
2 stops26h 57mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/4$3,104
Mon 21/712:05MEL - IAD
2 stops58h 35mEmirates
Thu 7/810:55IAD - MEL
1 stop28h 35mEmirates
Deal found 29/4$3,129
Wed 9/715:05MEL - IAD
1 stop21h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 16/718:44IAD - MEL
2 stops25h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4$3,251
Thu 7/823:45MEL - IAD
2 stops45h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 23/1017:31IAD - MEL
2 stops46h 24mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/4$3,268

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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

Wed 18/6

20:00-06:39

2 stops48h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/7

22:16-14:35

2 stops74h 19m

$1,849

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Wed 25/6

10:55-00:45

1 stop27h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/7

08:30-07:30

2 stops33h 00m

$2,225

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sun 10/8

15:05-22:44

1 stop21h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 22/10

11:30-05:00

1 stop26h 30m

$2,289

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Thu 24/7

06:00-06:21

2 stops38h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/8

10:25-11:35

3 stops35h 10m

$2,415

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Tue 22/7

18:25-16:25

2 stops60h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/8

19:59-11:00

2 stops49h 01m

$2,450

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Fri 8/8

20:00-05:18

2 stops47h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 31/10

23:00-15:45

1 stop49h 45m

$2,564

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sat 9/8

21:20-19:45

2 stops36h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 23/10

21:40-20:25

2 stops31h 45m

$2,572

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sun 10/8

18:30-16:21

2 stops35h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/11

22:05-10:00

1 stop44h 55m

$2,643

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Fri 20/6

12:05-22:17

2 stops24h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/7

17:53-10:50

2 stops26h 57m

$3,104

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Mon 21/7

12:05-08:40

2 stops58h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/8

10:55-05:30

1 stop28h 35m

$3,129

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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 25 April 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 30 April 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 30 April 2025.

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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.

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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.

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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.

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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.

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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.

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

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?

    United Airlines, at $2,225, 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 Canada.

  • 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 $1,048. Japan Airlines flights start at $1,335 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $1,341 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.

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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 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, 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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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$877Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,536Average$2,108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,606Average$2,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,959Average$2,833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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