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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. from $1,027

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 23/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WAS
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. are usually found in March or February, booked 37 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 (MEL) 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,644

One-way from

$1,027

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,966
10/8-22/10
  • 10/8-22/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 123h 24m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($159 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($79 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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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 13 June 2025.

Sun 10/820:00MEL - IAD
2 stops48h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1022:14IAD - MEL
2 stops74h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6$1,644
Mon 10/1112:05MEL - IAD
2 stops25h 09mAir New Zealand
Mon 24/1112:55IAD - MEL
2 stops32h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/6$1,828
Wed 3/907:25MEL - BWI
2 stops48h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/918:21BWI - MEL
2 stops45h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,947
Fri 21/1111:30MEL - BWI
1 stop36h 31mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/1217:50BWI - MEL
1 stop23h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,950
Fri 21/1112:05MEL - DCA
2 stops24h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 26/1114:51DCA - MEL
2 stops27h 59mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/6$1,988
Sun 10/815:05MEL - IAD
1 stop21h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 22/1011:30IAD - MEL
1 stop26h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/6$1,996
Sun 10/809:45MEL - DCA
1 stop25h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 22/1008:25DCA - MEL
1 stop31h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,999
Sat 13/1216:05MEL - BWI
2 stops24h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 17/110:40BWI - MEL
2 stops26h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6$2,085
Mon 10/1107:45MEL - IAD
3 stops28h 44mAir Canada
Mon 24/1112:35IAD - MEL
3 stops33h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 13/6$2,098
Wed 3/915:05MEL - IAD
1 stop21h 44mQantas Airways
Wed 10/911:47IAD - MEL
1 stop27h 13mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/6$2,157
Fri 21/1120:15MEL - IAD
2 stops40h 51mAir China
Fri 5/1222:00IAD - MEL
1 stop49h 45mAir China
Deal found 11/6$2,226
Mon 1/1213:00MEL - DCA
2 stops26h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1216:07DCA - MEL
2 stops25h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$2,231

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport 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

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sun 10/8

20:00-06:53

2 stops48h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 22/10

22:14-15:45

2 stops74h 31m

$1,644

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

12:05-21:14

2 stops25h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 24/11

12:55-13:50

2 stops32h 55m

$1,828

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Wed 3/9

07:25-17:50

2 stops48h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/9

18:21-05:45

2 stops45h 24m

$1,947

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Fri 21/11

11:30-08:01

1 stop36h 31m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/12

17:50-09:30

1 stop23h 40m

$1,950

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sun 10/8

15:05-22:51

1 stop21h 46m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 22/10

11:30-05:00

1 stop26h 30m

$1,996

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Sun 10/8

09:45-20:59

1 stop25h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 22/10

08:25-06:45

1 stop31h 20m

$1,999

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

07:45-20:29

3 stops28h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 24/11

12:35-13:35

3 stops33h 00m

$2,098

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Wed 3/9

15:05-22:49

1 stop21h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/9

11:47-05:00

1 stop27h 13m

$2,157

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Fri 21/11

20:15-21:06

2 stops40h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/12

22:00-15:45

1 stop49h 45m

$2,226

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Mon 3/11

13:00-21:06

1 stop24h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/11

22:10-09:30

2 stops67h 20m

$2,232

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 9 June 2025.

Booking 37 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 13 June 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and Emirates. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

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

9.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

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

9.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

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

9.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

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

9.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

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

9.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

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 Airport to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $1,828. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,950 and $1,996, respectively. Air New Zealand is 15% 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. one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,027 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $1,162 and American Airlines from $1,239 one-way.

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

  • 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.

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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 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.

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