Cheap flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. from $869

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WAS
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. are usually found in January or February, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 December 2025.

Tue 23/1213:00MEL - IAD
1 stop23h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/122:05IAD - MEL
2 stops43h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/12$1,638
Tue 23/1223:40MEL - IAD
1 stop32h 15mJetBlue
Fri 9/110:40IAD - MEL
1 stop27h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 23/12$4,125
Tue 23/1207:30MEL - IAD
3 stops28h 56mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/112:35IAD - MEL
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$5,212

Find 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 23 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,314

One-way from

$869

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,713
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 6/3-14/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
21/1
  • 21/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($598 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 December 2025

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

10:55-23:00

2 stops26h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 18/5

06:17-07:30

2 stops35h 13m

$1,314

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

11:30-22:30

2 stops27h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 14/3

08:31-09:00

1 stop33h 29m

$1,314

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

09:30-16:47

1 stop21h 17m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 10/5

18:31-08:15

1 stop23h 44m

$1,314

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Thu 5/2

13:00-22:25

2 stops25h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 12/2

16:05-09:30

2 stops25h 25m

$1,314

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Thu 5/2

12:00-20:44

1 stop24h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/2

16:59-09:30

1 stop24h 31m

$1,623

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

12:00-20:49

1 stop24h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 27/2

09:00-05:00

1 stop28h 00m

$1,629

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Thu 5/2

11:30-19:13

2 stops23h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/2

17:50-10:00

1 stop24h 10m

$1,638

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Thu 5/2

11:30-19:21

2 stops23h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/2

18:00-09:30

1 stop23h 30m

$1,638

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

16:05-23:00

1 stop22h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 14/3

11:57-05:00

2 stops26h 03m

$1,697

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

16:05-22:48

1 stop22h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 14/3

06:00-05:00

1 stop32h 00m

$1,697

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.

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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 19 December 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. (average of $732). Flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,780). 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 23 December 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.

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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 23 December 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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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 24h 44m. 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 Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,098 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, starting at $1,501 and $1,578 round-trip. Qantas Airways is 40% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. (average of $732). Flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,780). 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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United AirlinesCheapest$921Average$2,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,163Average$1,727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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