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$447+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Melbourne

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WAS — MEL
Apr 7 — Apr 141
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Melbourne (ME1). 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 April 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$851
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$447
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,125
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Melbourne
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($167 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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

Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2611:30 amBWI - MEL
3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/1312:55 pmMEL - BWI
2 stops23h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$927
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/66:59 pmDCA - MEL
2 stops34h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/107:30 amMEL - DCA
2 stops29h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,168
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/85:16 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops27h 04mQantas Airways
Sat 11/228:05 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops42h 13mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,228
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/18:25 amIAD - MEL
2 stops36h 40mAir Canada
Wed 9/246:00 amMEL - IAD
2 stops38h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 4/1$1,301
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/267:00 amIAD - MEL
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/312:55 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,313
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/297:32 pmDCA - MEL
2 stops25h 58mFiji Airways
Tue 8/1212:55 pmMEL - DCA
2 stops24h 06mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,336
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2111:54 amDCA - MEL
1 stop25h 06mQantas Airways
Mon 12/87:05 pmMEL - DCA
2 stops37h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,395
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/191:30 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops39h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/79:20 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops36h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,442
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/212:25 pmIAD - AVV
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/88:55 pmAVV - IAD
3 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,469
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/306:59 amDCA - MEL
3 stops38h 06mAir Canada
Mon 9/158:30 pmMEL - DCA
3 stops37h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 3/31$1,481
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/308:29 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops43h 26mCathay Pacific
Mon 9/152:25 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops39h 34mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/1$1,482
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/111:30 amIAD - MEL
1 stop27h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/224:05 pmMEL - IAD
1 stop21h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,507

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/26

11:30 am-12:15 pm

3 stops34h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 5/13

12:55 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops23h 53m

$927

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/6

6:59 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops34h 21m

Melbourne

Sat 5/10

7:30 am-11:04 pm

2 stops29h 34m

$1,168

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/26

7:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops39h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 5/3

12:55 pm-5:40 am

2 stops30h 45m

$1,313

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/10

7:07 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops27h 08m

Melbourne

Thu 5/29

12:55 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops24h 09m

$1,401

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/19

1:30 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops39h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 5/7

9:20 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops36h 25m

$1,442

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/23

6:46 pm-5:00 am

1 stop44h 14m

Melbourne

Wed 7/16

3:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,447

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/23

11:50 am-6:45 am

2 stops28h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 7/16

3:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,512

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/28

8:10 am-12:15 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 7/10

12:55 pm-6:50 am

2 stops31h 55m

$1,538

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/25

4:22 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 53m

Melbourne

Sun 6/8

10:55 am-5:52 pm

1 stop20h 57m

$1,539

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/25

4:45 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 6/8

10:55 am-9:02 pm

2 stops24h 07m

$1,539

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. 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 Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 WAS to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on September 15, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne, such as Singapore Airlines, Fiji Airways and Alaska Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne round-trip from $1,421. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from $1,442, and Qantas Airways, from $1,447.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $810 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $1,089 and Qantas Airways from $1,109 one-way.

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

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne 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 Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 Washington, D.C. to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$818Average$1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$901Average$1,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,192Average$1,814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,397Average$2,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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