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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. from $695

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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WAS
30 Aug — 6 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 31 July 2026.

Mon 17/810:55
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops37h 14m
United Airlines
Mon 31/816:18
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops25h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/7$1,372
Sun 16/809:30
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop35h 16m
United Airlines
Fri 28/815:04
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops26h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,373
Sun 9/810:55
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop21h 02m
United Airlines
Thu 29/1018:34
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,386
Mon 5/1006:00
MEL
-
IAD
3 stops30h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1112:39
IAD
-
MEL
3 stops32h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7$1,466
Mon 5/1007:00
MEL
-
IAD
2 stops28h 25m
ANA
Tue 3/1109:55
IAD
-
MEL
2 stops36h 40m
ANA
Deal found 30/7$1,568
Thu 10/906:00
MEL
-
DCA
3 stops30h 34m
Air Canada
Sun 13/906:59
DCA
-
MEL
3 stops38h 36m
Air Canada
Deal found 30/7$1,572
Fri 31/709:45
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops28h 29m
American Airlines
Thu 13/811:54
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops28h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/7$1,587
Wed 9/910:00
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops34h 18m
Delta
Sun 20/919:15
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops46h 35m
Delta
Deal found 28/7$1,604
Wed 5/810:55
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop21h 02m
Virgin Australia
Thu 31/1206:38
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop34h 52m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 30/7$1,652
Wed 5/809:30
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop22h 13m
United Airlines
Thu 31/1206:38
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops35h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/7$1,662
Mon 24/810:55
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop34h 20m
Virgin Australia
Mon 31/818:52
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 23m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 26/7$1,671
Mon 24/809:00
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops28h 41m
American Airlines
Mon 31/815:55
BWI
-
MEL
2 stops28h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 26/7$1,680

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 31 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,372

One-way from

$695

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,539
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/8-31/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 26m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
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11/10
  • 11/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 58m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($143 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Sun 16/8

10:55-10:09

2 stops37h 14m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 28/8

16:18-07:30

2 stops25h 12m

$1,373

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

10:55-07:15

1 stop34h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 31/8

18:52-08:15

1 stop23h 23m

$1,671

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Thu 27/8

10:55-23:00

2 stops26h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 3/9

07:00-18:35

2 stops45h 35m

$1,694

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

10:00-06:18

2 stops34h 18m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 18/9

12:30-07:50

2 stops29h 20m

$1,744

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Sat 3/10

10:55-10:30

2 stops37h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 25/10

18:34-09:30

1 stop23h 56m

$1,803

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

09:30-16:35

1 stop21h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 18/9

17:44-07:30

1 stop23h 46m

$1,811

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

10:55-10:30

2 stops37h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 24/9

18:50-08:15

1 stop23h 25m

$1,814

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

10:00-21:29

2 stops25h 29m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 16/8

19:17-07:50

2 stops46h 33m

$1,967

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Fri 25/12

12:45-05:52

1 stop33h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/2

06:15-10:30

1 stop36h 15m

$2,003

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

10:55-23:59

2 stops27h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 23/9

12:57-07:30

3 stops28h 33m

$2,293

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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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,266). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,119). 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 38% 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.

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $388.

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 Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 35m.

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 Seattle (SEA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 33m.

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

Booking 54 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.

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 31 July 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
657 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
657 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
657 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
467 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
657 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,073 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
657 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,064 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
657 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

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, Virgin Australia, and Delta fly from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. in about 34h 18m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 56m. 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 $368. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Fiji Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $579 and $960, respectively. American Airlines is 75% 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 - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Melbourne - Baltimore/Washington.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,266). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,119). 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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Alternative routes for Melbourne to Washington, D.C.

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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 31 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$368Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$579Average$1,647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$960Average$1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,314Average$2,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,546Average$1,765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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