How long is the flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?

Departing from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. will take you 21h 47m. The distance from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. is about 16344 km.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $367 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Fiji Airways, starting at $575 and $889 round-trip. American Airlines is 75% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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).

What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?

When deciding which route to take from Melbourne to Washington, D.C., consider Melbourne - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Melbourne - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Melbourne - Baltimore/Washington, as they are the most popular.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. are United Airlines, American Airlines and Fiji Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. as you normally would.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,257). Flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,631). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $1,526 and $2,181 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,384 on American Airlines (12 Feb–14 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

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Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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7.5

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Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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7.3

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8.0

Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

American Airlines

7.0

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Virgin Australia

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Elio,Jan 2026

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How long is the flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?
Departing from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. will take you 21h 47m. The distance from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. is about 16344 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $367 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Fiji Airways, starting at $575 and $889 round-trip. American Airlines is 75% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?
When deciding which route to take from Melbourne to Washington, D.C., consider Melbourne - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Melbourne - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Melbourne - Baltimore/Washington, as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. 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.?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,257). Flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,631). 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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Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,191	Average$1,922	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
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Melbourne to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $1,526 and $2,181 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,384 on American Airlines (12 Feb–14 Feb).

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Melbourne to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $1,526 and $2,181 in February.
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