Cheap flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. from $927
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 28/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WAS
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. are usually found in October or February, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Friday
Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 4 November 2025.
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
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Tue 23/1211:30MEL - BWI
1 stop36h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 25/112:25BWI - MEL
2 stops29h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,421
Mon 1/1216:05MEL - BWI
1 stop38h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 8/1215:20BWI - MEL
2 stops26h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$1,656
Mon 1/1216:05MEL - IAD
1 stop22h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/1211:25IAD - MEL
2 stops25h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,656
Mon 1/1216:05MEL - IAD
1 stop22h 36mQantas Airways
Mon 8/1217:08IAD - MEL
1 stop43h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$1,675
Mon 1/1216:05MEL - BWI
2 stops23h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/1215:20BWI - MEL
2 stops26h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,710
Sun 9/1112:10MEL - IAD
2 stops33h 17mAir New Zealand
Mon 10/1109:10IAD - MEL
2 stops33h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/11$1,728
Tue 23/1211:30MEL - BWI
2 stops25h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/118:34BWI - MEL
2 stops26h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,757
Wed 24/1211:30MEL - BWI
2 stops27h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 26/118:34BWI - MEL
1 stop23h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,817
Mon 1/1211:05MEL - BWI
2 stops23h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1211:09BWI - MEL
3 stops30h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,890
Thu 25/1211:30MEL - BWI
2 stops27h 46mUnited Airlines
Fri 23/112:25BWI - MEL
2 stops29h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,892
Thu 25/1211:30MEL - BWI
1 stop36h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/108:42BWI - MEL
1 stop33h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,968
Thu 25/1213:00MEL - DCA
2 stops25h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 26/117:59DCA - MEL
1 stop24h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,974
Best flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 November 2025.
Fri 6/316:05MEL - BWI
1 stop22h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/315:24BWI - MEL
1 stop22h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,404
Sun 3/509:45MEL - BWI
2 stops25h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/507:55BWI - MEL
2 stops32h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,404
Sun 21/1213:00MEL - BWI
1 stop32h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 25/108:13BWI - MEL
1 stop33h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,421
Wed 21/110:10MEL - DCA
1 stop21h 24mDelta
Wed 4/213:40DCA - MEL
2 stops26h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/11$1,685
Thu 22/116:05MEL - DCA
1 stop22h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 2/213:34DCA - MEL
1 stop23h 26mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/11$1,704
Fri 6/312:10MEL - IAD
2 stops27h 46mAir New Zealand
Sat 14/316:00IAD - MEL
2 stops27h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/11$1,745
Fri 23/111:30MEL - BWI
1 stop25h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/208:42BWI - MEL
1 stop33h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/11$1,421
Fri 6/311:30MEL - BWI
2 stops26h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 14/312:44BWI - MEL
2 stops28h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,421
Wed 29/409:45MEL - DCA
1 stop25h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/519:01DCA - MEL
1 stop43h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,656
Sun 3/509:30MEL - BWI
1 stop21h 17mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/506:15BWI - MEL
1 stop36h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,421
Sun 18/116:05MEL - DCA
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/209:30DCA - MEL
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,733
Thu 22/112:00MEL - DCA
1 stop24h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 4/215:59DCA - MEL
2 stops26h 06mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/11$1,754
Fri 23/110:10MEL - DCA
1 stop21h 24mDelta
Mon 2/213:40DCA - MEL
2 stops26h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/11$1,760
Wed 29/414:35MEL - IAD
1 stop21h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/520:20IAD - MEL
2 stops42h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,656
Thu 25/1211:30MEL - BWI
2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 26/108:42BWI - MEL
1 stop33h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,421
Wed 21/116:05MEL - DCA
1 stop22h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 3/215:59DCA - MEL
2 stops26h 06mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/11$1,754
Fri 23/110:10MEL - DCA
1 stop21h 24mDelta
Wed 4/216:38DCA - MEL
1 stop23h 22mDelta
Deal found 1/11$1,760
Fri 26/1211:30MEL - BWI
1 stop36h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 25/112:25BWI - MEL
2 stops29h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,421
Sun 3/509:45MEL - IAD
2 stops23h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/508:53IAD - MEL
2 stops31h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,731
Fri 6/316:05MEL - IAD
1 stop22h 46mQantas Airways
Sat 14/317:10IAD - MEL
2 stops25h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/11$1,795
Sun 18/116:05MEL - IAD
1 stop40h 26mAmerican Airlines
Fri 20/217:52IAD - MEL
1 stop43h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,806
Fri 6/312:00MEL - DCA
2 stops27h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 14/305:00DCA - MEL
1 stop33h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,808
Wed 29/409:30MEL - DCA
2 stops22h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/519:50DCA - MEL
2 stops45h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,673
Wed 29/409:30MEL - IAD
1 stop20h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/522:05IAD - MEL
1 stop43h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/11$1,675
Fri 6/311:30MEL - IAD
1 stop20h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 14/318:03IAD - MEL
1 stop23h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,824
Sun 18/111:30MEL - IAD
2 stops23h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 20/215:58IAD - MEL
2 stops25h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,824
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated 4 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 9/1112:10MEL - IAD
2 stops33h 17mAir New Zealand
Mon 10/1109:10IAD - MEL
2 stops33h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/11$1,728
Mon 1/1216:05MEL - BWI
1 stop38h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/1211:09BWI - MEL
2 stops25h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,656
Mon 1/1216:05MEL - IAD
1 stop22h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/1211:25IAD - MEL
2 stops25h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,656
Mon 1/1216:05MEL - IAD
1 stop22h 36mQantas Airways
Mon 8/1217:08IAD - MEL
1 stop43h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$1,675
Mon 1/1211:05MEL - BWI
2 stops23h 12mQantas Airways
Mon 8/1215:20BWI - MEL
2 stops28h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$1,711
Mon 1/1211:05MEL - BWI
2 stops23h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1211:09BWI - MEL
3 stops30h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,890
Tue 23/1211:30MEL - BWI
1 stop36h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 26/108:42BWI - MEL
1 stop33h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,421
Tue 23/1211:30MEL - BWI
2 stops25h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/118:34BWI - MEL
2 stops26h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,757
Wed 24/1213:00MEL - BWI
1 stop32h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 25/118:34BWI - MEL
1 stop23h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,817
Thu 25/1213:00MEL - BWI
1 stop32h 14mUnited Airlines
Thu 22/108:42BWI - MEL
1 stop33h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,892
Thu 25/1211:30MEL - BWI
2 stops26h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/112:25BWI - MEL
2 stops29h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,968
Thu 25/1213:00MEL - DCA
1 stop24h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 25/107:00DCA - MEL
1 stop35h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,974
One-way flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 4 November 2025.
Sun 28/1213:00MEL - BWI
2 stops33h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11$927
Sun 9/1112:10MEL - IAD
2 stops28h 46mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/11$992
Tue 20/108:35MEL - IAD
2 stops38h 39mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/11$1,036
Tue 20/118:20MEL - IAD
3 stops38h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,102
Sat 10/123:55MEL - BWI
3 stops59h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$1,183
Fri 28/1106:05MEL - BWI
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,199
Sun 9/1106:00MEL - BWI
2 stops24h 21mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$1,238
Mon 29/1220:15MEL - IAD
1 stop38h 15mAir China
Deal found 2/11$1,294
Fri 12/1216:45MEL - IAD
3 stops39h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,311
Sat 13/1217:25MEL - IAD
3 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,334
Sat 10/123:55MEL - DCA
3 stops58h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$1,349
Sun 14/1213:55MEL - IAD
3 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,363
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. 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 4 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.
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Melbourne
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Washington, D.C.
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneBaltimore
MEL - BWI
MELBWI
Melbourne
Fri 6/3
16:05-22:59
1 stop22h 54m
Baltimore/Washington
Sat 14/3
15:24-05:00
1 stop22h 36m
$1,404
MelbourneBaltimore
MEL - BWI
MELBWI
Melbourne
Sun 3/5
09:45-21:39
2 stops25h 54m
Baltimore/Washington
Sun 10/5
07:55-06:45
2 stops32h 50m
$1,404
MelbourneBaltimore
MEL - BWI
MELBWI
Melbourne
Sun 21/12
13:00-05:14
1 stop32h 14m
Baltimore/Washington
Sun 25/1
08:13-10:00
1 stop33h 47m
$1,421
MelbourneBaltimore
MEL - BWI
MELBWI
Melbourne
Fri 23/1
11:30-21:26
1 stop25h 56m
Baltimore/Washington
Wed 4/2
08:42-10:00
1 stop33h 18m
$1,421
MelbourneBaltimore
MEL - BWI
MELBWI
Melbourne
Fri 6/3
11:30-21:42
2 stops26h 12m
Baltimore/Washington
Sat 14/3
12:44-08:30
2 stops28h 46m
$1,421
MelbourneBaltimore
MEL - BWI
MELBWI
Melbourne
Sun 3/5
09:30-16:47
1 stop21h 17m
Baltimore/Washington
Sun 10/5
06:15-08:15
1 stop36h 00m
$1,421
MelbourneBaltimore
MEL - BWI
MELBWI
Melbourne
Thu 25/12
11:30-19:30
2 stops24h 00m
Baltimore/Washington
Mon 26/1
08:42-10:00
1 stop33h 18m
$1,421
MelbourneBaltimore
MEL - BWI
MELBWI
Melbourne
Fri 26/12
11:30-08:17
1 stop36h 47m
Baltimore/Washington
Sun 25/1
12:25-09:30
2 stops29h 05m
$1,421
MelbourneWashington, D.C.
MEL - DCA
MELDCA
Melbourne
Wed 29/4
09:45-20:53
1 stop25h 08m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sun 3/5
19:01-05:00
1 stop43h 59m
$1,656
MelbourneWashington, D.C.
MEL - IAD
MELIAD
Melbourne
Wed 29/4
14:35-22:19
1 stop21h 44m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sun 3/5
20:20-05:00
2 stops42h 40m
$1,656
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 11 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 to Washington, D.C.?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. (average of $895). Flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,614). 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 WAS?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 November 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 to Washington, D.C.?
Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated 4 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. 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.
Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
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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 24m. The distance from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. is about 16377 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. 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 $1,074 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and Air Canada, starting at $1,114 and $1,424 round-trip. American Airlines is 44% 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 to Washington, D.C. one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $927. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. for a low price.
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 - Baltimore/Washington or Melbourne - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. (average of $895). Flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,614). 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.
Explore flights to Washington, D.C. departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 4 November 2025.
Top 6 airlines flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.. 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 4 November 2025.
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