Question 1

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 41m. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,065. Find deals

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 14m. Find deals

Question 5

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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Airlines like United Airlines, Air New Zealand, and British Airways fly from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. in about 26h 18m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 05m. There are 16344 km between Melbourne Airport and Washington, D.C.. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

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Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $1,083. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $1,124 and $1,536, respectively. American Airlines is 49% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. one-way?

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,018 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $1,156 and American Airlines from $1,259 one-way.

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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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.

Question 9

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,013). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,608). 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.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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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.

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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.

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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).

Question 13

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

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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.

Question 14

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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Consider American Airlines, Air China or Air New Zealand when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C..

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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Sunday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Washington, D.C..

Question 16

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 38 days in advance, which can save you up to 56% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 38 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $989. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $2,062.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Washington, D.C. from Melbourne Airport. Prices for March average $2,148 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,422. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a March flight can save you 26% on your journey compared to booking in July

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to WAS?

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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.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?

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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..

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?

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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.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?

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When you search for this flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C., Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C..

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Washington, D.C. from Melbourne? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	$1,260
One-way from	$928
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$2,156

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,083	Average$1,742	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,124	Average$2,060	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,190	Average$1,774	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,263	Average$2,223	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air China	Cheapest$1,571	Average$2,246	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,830	Average$2,672	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. from $928

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