Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. from $1,089
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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WAS
2 Jan — 9 Jan1
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 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 3 December 2025.
Fri 5/1216:05MEL - BWI
1 stop21h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 15/1206:02BWI - MEL
1 stop30h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/11$1,411
Thu 11/1216:05MEL - BWI
1 stop22h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/115:41BWI - MEL
2 stops27h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11$1,713
Fri 5/1216:05MEL - DCA
1 stop22h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1212:59DCA - MEL
1 stop24h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/11$1,725
Fri 5/1216:05MEL - IAD
1 stop22h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 15/1206:00IAD - MEL
1 stop31h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/11$1,739
Sun 7/1213:00MEL - BWI
1 stop34h 19mVirgin Australia
Sun 14/1218:28BWI - MEL
2 stops33h 07mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/12$1,745
Fri 5/1216:05MEL - DCA
2 stops22h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 15/1212:59DCA - MEL
1 stop24h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/11$1,747
Thu 11/1208:15MEL - IAD
2 stops30h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/106:00IAD - MEL
1 stop31h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/11$1,933
Thu 11/1208:15MEL - BWI
2 stops25h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/114:46BWI - MEL
2 stops26h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/11$1,940
Mon 29/1211:30MEL - BWI
2 stops34h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/109:55BWI - MEL
2 stops32h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,966
Thu 11/1211:05MEL - BWI
2 stops23h 09mQantas Airways
Mon 12/115:41BWI - MEL
2 stops27h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/11$2,032
Thu 11/1211:30MEL - BWI
1 stop25h 57mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/118:34BWI - MEL
1 stop23h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11$2,047
Wed 10/1207:20MEL - DCA
2 stops27h 34mJapan Airlines
Thu 11/1206:59DCA - MEL
2 stops30h 41mJapan Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,154
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 3 December 2025.
Sun 3/510:00MEL - BWI
2 stops27h 44mDelta
Sun 10/518:10BWI - MEL
2 stops47h 30mDelta
Deal found 30/11$1,332
Fri 6/316:05MEL - BWI
1 stop22h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 14/315:20BWI - MEL
1 stop22h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,402
Thu 28/509:45MEL - IAD
2 stops28h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/606:30IAD - MEL
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,653
Wed 27/506:00MEL - IAD
2 stops38h 25mAir Canada
Sun 21/609:55IAD - MEL
3 stops35h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 1/12$1,678
Mon 11/508:35MEL - IAD
2 stops30h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 30/517:30IAD - MEL
2 stops27h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/12$1,686
Thu 28/508:00MEL - IAD
2 stops28h 27mQantas Airways
Wed 17/611:40IAD - MEL
1 stop27h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/12$1,698
Mon 11/510:55MEL - DCA
2 stops25h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 30/515:30DCA - MEL
2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,724
Sun 3/509:45MEL - BWI
2 stops25h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/519:08BWI - MEL
1 stop43h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,402
Mon 11/513:35MEL - DCA
1 stop21h 13mQantas Airways
Sat 30/517:30DCA - MEL
1 stop23h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,707
Wed 27/507:00MEL - IAD
2 stops29h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/606:30IAD - MEL
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,721
Fri 20/312:00MEL - DCA
1 stop24h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/320:00DCA - MEL
2 stops45h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/11$1,725
Wed 27/513:35MEL - DCA
1 stop23h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 21/614:35DCA - MEL
2 stops26h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,655
Fri 13/211:30MEL - IAD
1 stop20h 54mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/222:05IAD - MEL
1 stop43h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/11$1,725
Sun 3/509:45MEL - IAD
2 stops26h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/508:53IAD - MEL
2 stops31h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/11$1,731
Fri 6/313:00MEL - IAD
1 stop22h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 14/318:00IAD - MEL
1 stop23h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,798
Sat 7/311:30MEL - IAD
1 stop20h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/322:05IAD - MEL
1 stop43h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,798
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated 3 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 5/1216:05MEL - BWI
1 stop21h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 15/1206:02BWI - MEL
1 stop30h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/11$1,411
Fri 5/1216:05MEL - DCA
1 stop22h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1212:59DCA - MEL
1 stop24h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/11$1,725
Fri 5/1216:05MEL - DCA
2 stops22h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 15/1212:59DCA - MEL
1 stop24h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/11$1,747
Sun 7/1213:00MEL - BWI
1 stop34h 19mVirgin Australia
Sun 14/1218:28BWI - MEL
2 stops33h 07mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/12$1,745
Thu 11/1216:05MEL - BWI
1 stop22h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/115:41BWI - MEL
2 stops27h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11$1,713
Thu 11/1208:15MEL - IAD
2 stops30h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/106:00IAD - MEL
1 stop31h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/11$1,933
Thu 11/1208:15MEL - BWI
2 stops25h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/114:46BWI - MEL
2 stops26h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/11$1,940
Thu 11/1211:05MEL - BWI
2 stops23h 09mQantas Airways
Mon 12/115:41BWI - MEL
2 stops27h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/11$2,032
Mon 29/1211:30MEL - BWI
2 stops34h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/109:55BWI - MEL
2 stops32h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,966
Thu 15/116:05MEL - DCA
1 stop22h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 22/113:34DCA - MEL
1 stop23h 26mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/12$2,030
Fri 16/110:10MEL - BWI
2 stops29h 34mDelta
Fri 23/108:45BWI - MEL
2 stops31h 15mDelta
Deal found 1/12$2,000
Fri 16/111:30MEL - BWI
2 stops25h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 23/118:34BWI - MEL
1 stop23h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$2,039
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 3 December 2025.
Mon 6/420:20MEL - DCA
3 stops58h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11$1,089
Mon 6/413:35MEL - DCA
1 stop23h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/11$1,409
Mon 6/413:35MEL - IAD
1 stop40h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/11$1,409
Mon 6/410:55MEL - IAD
3 stops48h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11$1,420
Mon 6/414:35MEL - DCA
1 stop42h 09mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/11$1,585
Mon 6/412:00MEL - BWI
3 stops35h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11$1,820
Tue 6/107:20MEL - BWI
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,901
Tue 3/207:20MEL - DCA
2 stops31h 17mJapan Airlines
Deal found 30/11$2,276
Tue 3/207:20MEL - IAD
2 stops49h 06mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/12$2,283
Tue 3/207:20MEL - IAD
2 stops29h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11$2,366
Mon 6/413:35MEL - BWI
1 stop23h 24mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/11$2,378
Tue 6/122:50MEL - DCA
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$2,775
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 (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 3 December 2025.
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 3 December 2025.
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Melbourne
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Washington, D.C.
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneBaltimore
MEL - BWI
MELBWI
Melbourne
Sun 3/5
10:00-23:44
2 stops27h 44m
Baltimore/Washington
Sun 10/5
18:10-07:40
2 stops47h 30m
$1,332
MelbourneBaltimore
MEL - BWI
MELBWI
Melbourne
Fri 6/3
16:05-22:57
1 stop22h 52m
Baltimore/Washington
Sat 14/3
15:20-05:00
1 stop22h 40m
$1,402
MelbourneBaltimore
MEL - BWI
MELBWI
Melbourne
Sun 3/5
09:45-21:32
2 stops25h 47m
Baltimore/Washington
Sun 10/5
19:08-05:00
1 stop43h 52m
$1,402
MelbourneWashington, D.C.
MEL - IAD
MELIAD
Melbourne
Thu 28/5
09:45-23:59
2 stops28h 14m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 17/6
06:30-06:45
2 stops34h 15m
$1,653
MelbourneWashington, D.C.
MEL - DCA
MELDCA
Melbourne
Wed 27/5
13:35-23:00
1 stop23h 25m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sun 21/6
14:35-06:45
2 stops26h 10m
$1,655
MelbourneWashington, D.C.
MEL - IAD
MELIAD
Melbourne
Wed 27/5
06:00-06:25
2 stops38h 25m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sun 21/6
09:55-11:05
3 stops35h 10m
$1,678
MelbourneWashington, D.C.
MEL - IAD
MELIAD
Melbourne
Mon 11/5
08:35-00:50
2 stops30h 15m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sat 30/5
17:30-10:55
2 stops27h 25m
$1,686
MelbourneWashington, D.C.
MEL - IAD
MELIAD
Melbourne
Thu 28/5
08:00-22:27
2 stops28h 27m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 17/6
11:40-05:00
1 stop27h 20m
$1,698
MelbourneWashington, D.C.
MEL - DCA
MELDCA
Melbourne
Mon 11/5
13:35-20:48
1 stop21h 13m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sat 30/5
17:30-06:45
1 stop23h 15m
$1,707
MelbourneWashington, D.C.
MEL - IAD
MELIAD
Melbourne
Wed 27/5
07:00-22:27
2 stops29h 27m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sun 21/6
06:30-06:45
2 stops34h 15m
$1,721
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights
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 28 November 2025.
Booking 11 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 month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $923). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,611). 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 3 December 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 42% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,054.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 41m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 51m.
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 3 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?
Airlines like Delta, American Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. in about 22h 52m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 33m. There are 16415 km between Melbourne Airport and Washington, D.C.. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $1,073. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $1,113 and $1,521, respectively. American Airlines is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most popular routes from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?
The most popular route from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. is Melbourne - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You may also consider Melbourne - Baltimore/Washington or Melbourne - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.
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 Airport to Washington, D.C.?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $923). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,611). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Melbourne. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 3 December 2025.
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Top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
Discover the top 5 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 3 December 2025.
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