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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from $940

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 28/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IAD
6 lug — 13 lug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are usually found in February or January, 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 (MEL) 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 1 luglio 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,639

One-way from

$940

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,518
10/8-22/10
  • 10/8-22/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 123h 24m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
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28/8
  • 28/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 17m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($187 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 1 luglio 2025.

dom 10/820:00MEL - IAD
2 stops48h 53mMultiple Airlines
mer 22/1022:14IAD - MEL
2 stops74h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,639
mer 13/808:35MEL - IAD
2 stops30h 25mAir New Zealand
mer 20/817:55IAD - MEL
2 stops26h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/6$1,732
ven 18/709:45MEL - IAD
2 stops23h 51mAmerican Airlines
dom 31/818:04IAD - MEL
1 stop44h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/6$1,978
mar 12/806:00MEL - IAD
3 stops41h 37mAir Canada
mar 19/808:25IAD - MEL
2 stops36h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 27/6$2,076
mer 3/915:05MEL - IAD
1 stop21h 40mQantas Airways
mer 10/911:47IAD - MEL
1 stop27h 13mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/6$2,150
lun 29/1213:00MEL - IAD
1 stop27h 24mUnited Airlines
dom 18/110:22IAD - MEL
2 stops31h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/6$2,225
sab 20/921:20MEL - IAD
2 stops52h 25mTurkish Airlines
lun 20/1013:30IAD - MEL
2 stops39h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6$2,386
gio 14/810:55MEL - IAD
1 stop24h 26mLufthansa
gio 21/817:20IAD - MEL
1 stop24h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 30/6$2,619

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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 1 luglio 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Dulles Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

dom 10/8

20:00-06:53

2 stops48h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mer 22/10

22:14-15:45

2 stops74h 31m

$1,639

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

mer 13/8

08:35-01:00

2 stops30h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mer 20/8

17:55-10:50

2 stops26h 55m

$1,732

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

ven 18/7

09:45-19:36

2 stops23h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom 31/8

18:04-05:00

1 stop44h 56m

$1,978

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

mar 12/8

06:00-09:37

3 stops41h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar 19/8

08:25-11:05

2 stops36h 40m

$2,076

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

mer 3/9

15:05-22:45

1 stop21h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mer 10/9

11:47-05:00

1 stop27h 13m

$2,150

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

ven 3/10

09:30-16:23

1 stop20h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sab 18/10

15:00-09:15

1 stop27h 15m

$2,375

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

sab 20/9

21:20-11:45

2 stops52h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun 20/10

13:30-20:25

2 stops39h 55m

$2,386

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

gio 14/8

10:55-21:21

1 stop24h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

gio 21/8

17:20-08:15

1 stop24h 55m

$2,619

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

sab 13/12

09:00-09:10

2 stops40h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sab 17/1

11:05-14:35

2 stops35h 30m

$2,747

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

gio 28/8

20:30-16:47

3 stops58h 17m

$940

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Dulles Intl

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 27 June 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 44 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $1,013). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 1 luglio 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport 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.

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

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 1 luglio 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andVirgin Australia from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
486 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
486 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
486 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
869 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
486 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
409 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
486 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,596 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
486 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
486 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Dulles Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Currently priced at $1,732, Air New Zealand will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,978 and $2,150, respectively. Air New Zealand is 17% 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 Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,238 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $1,598 and Air Canada from $2,552 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 Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $1,013). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Melbourne to Dulles Intl

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American AirlinesCheapest$1,073Average$1,866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,113Average$1,702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,429Average$1,765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,556Average$2,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,573Average$2,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,936Average$2,810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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