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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. from $743

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WAS
23 Feb — 2 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.

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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 24 January 2026.

Thu 19/213:00
MEL
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BWI
2 stops26h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 26/216:09
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops25h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,294
Mon 27/710:55
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop32h 57m
United Airlines
Fri 4/917:50
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/1$1,297
Fri 6/313:00
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops26h 12m
United Airlines
Sat 14/318:31
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/1$1,298
Tue 10/311:30
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops26h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 17/312:40
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops28h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/1$1,309
Sun 3/510:00
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops34h 02m
Delta
Sun 10/519:00
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops46h 50m
Delta
Deal found 23/1$1,320
Fri 6/312:00
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops26h 26m
American Airlines
Sat 14/315:20
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops27h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/1$1,335
Mon 26/111:30
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop25h 56m
Air New Zealand
Mon 20/418:15
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/1$1,408
Mon 26/116:05
MEL
-
DCA
1 stop22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/415:46
DCA
-
MEL
1 stop23h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$1,523
Mon 26/116:05
MEL
-
IAD
1 stop21h 12m
American Airlines
Mon 20/407:00
IAD
-
MEL
1 stop32h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/1$1,537
Mon 26/111:30
MEL
-
IAD
2 stops25h 19m
United Airlines
Mon 20/415:25
IAD
-
MEL
1 stop26h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/1$1,543
Tue 10/312:00
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops23h 57m
American Airlines
Tue 17/315:21
DCA
-
MEL
2 stops27h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/1$1,552
Tue 10/312:00
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops24h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 17/317:55
DCA
-
MEL
1 stop24h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/1$1,556

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 24 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,294

One-way from

$743

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,440
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 19/2-26/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 17m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
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27/2
  • 27/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 32m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($546 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($110 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 24 January 2026.
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Return

Price

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

11:30-16:53

1 stop21h 23m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 26/2

06:00-09:30

1 stop35h 30m

$1,294

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

13:00-23:12

2 stops26h 12m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 14/3

18:31-09:00

1 stop23h 29m

$1,298

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

10:55-05:14

2 stops32h 19m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 10/5

18:25-08:15

1 stop23h 50m

$1,298

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

10:00-23:26

2 stops27h 26m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 10/5

19:00-07:50

2 stops46h 50m

$1,309

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

11:30-22:30

2 stops26h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 17/3

12:40-08:30

2 stops28h 50m

$1,309

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

12:00-20:00

1 stop23h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 17/3

16:59-09:30

1 stop25h 31m

$1,552

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

12:00-20:59

2 stops23h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 17/3

16:28-08:30

2 stops25h 02m

$1,556

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

12:00-19:27

1 stop22h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 17/3

14:36-09:00

1 stop27h 24m

$1,556

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

12:00-20:34

2 stops24h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 15/3

15:49-09:30

2 stops26h 41m

$1,603

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

12:00-21:53

2 stops25h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 15/3

06:00-09:30

2 stops36h 30m

$1,617

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

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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 23 January 2026.

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 $656). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,623). 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’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 $1,007.

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 43m.

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 52m.

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 24 January 2026.
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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
574 reviews
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Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
574 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
574 reviews
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Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
431 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
574 reviews
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Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
975 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
574 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,194 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
574 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,653 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
574 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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 United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. in about 21h 23m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 37m. 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 Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $1,063. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, with the lowest prices starting at $1,453 and $1,527, respectively. Qantas Airways is 39% 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 $656). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,623). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 4 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 24 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$891Average$1,776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,063Average$1,628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,126Average$1,666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,527Average$2,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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