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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. from $887

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 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WAS
16 Dec — 23 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. are usually found in March or August, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Find flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. within your budget

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 713,645 searches. Data last updated 11 December 2024.

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MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Sat 25/1

13:45-05:00

3 stops31h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/2

10:37-12:15

3 stops33h 38m

$1,933

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Mon 20/1

20:15-14:10

1 stop33h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 31/1

14:19-15:45

2 stops57h 26m

$2,087

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sun 23/2

17:10-15:55

1 stop38h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 23/3

21:05-23:45

1 stop35h 40m

$2,237

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Sat 22/2

11:30-21:12

2 stops25h 42m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 23/3

10:51-08:30

2 stops30h 39m

$2,262

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Thu 1/5

10:55-21:05

1 stop24h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 22/5

22:05-07:30

2 stops43h 25m

$2,262

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sat 22/2

07:30-21:23

3 stops29h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 23/3

14:35-12:30

3 stops30h 55m

$2,420

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - DCA

MELDCA

Melbourne

Mon 20/1

13:00-23:59

2 stops26h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 31/1

17:59-10:00

1 stop24h 01m

$2,564

MelbourneBaltimore

MEL - BWI

MELBWI

Melbourne

Fri 21/2

13:00-06:55

1 stop33h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 23/3

17:20-08:30

1 stop24h 10m

$2,595

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sat 22/2

00:35-17:48

2 stops33h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 23/3

07:31-18:10

2 stops43h 39m

$2,941

MelbourneWashington, D.C.

MEL - IAD

MELIAD

Melbourne

Sat 22/2

03:25-08:10

2 stops44h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 23/3

11:15-23:20

1 stop45h 05m

$2,984

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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 (ME1) 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 11 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$2,237

One-way from

$948

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,717
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/2-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 74h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
19/1
  • 19/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 33m total
  • Melbourne to Washington, D.C.
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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

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 11 December 2024.

Tue 24/1211:30MEL - IAD
2 stops23h 34mUnited Airlines
Thu 23/114:19IAD - MEL
2 stops27h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$2,714
Mon 23/1220:25MEL - BWI
2 stops34h 02mQantas Airways
Thu 2/115:20BWI - MEL
2 stops27h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/12$4,372
Mon 23/1203:25MEL - IAD
2 stops44h 20mEmirates
Thu 23/110:30IAD - MEL
3 stops51h 10mEmirates
Deal found 10/12$4,389
Tue 17/1216:20MEL - BWI
2 stops21h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/115:03BWI - MEL
2 stops27h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$4,470
Mon 23/1211:30MEL - BWI
1 stop35h 30mVirgin Australia
Thu 2/106:05BWI - MEL
1 stop35h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/12$5,637
Tue 24/1207:30MEL - IAD
3 stops29h 51mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/114:35IAD - MEL
3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$5,670

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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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 6 December 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 51 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

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 11 December 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne 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 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 6 October 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne 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 11 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Virgin Australia from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.1
Very Good
3,437 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.1
Very Good
1,334 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.0
Very Good
512 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2