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$454+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Melbourne

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WAS — MEL
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne are usually found in April or February, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,026
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$454
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,532
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 ($160 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/49:55 amBWI - MEL
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/181:45 pmMEL - BWI
3 stops31h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,022
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/85:24 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops27h 16mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/284:20 pmMEL - IAD
1 stop22h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,113
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/239:00 amDCA - MEL
2 stops35h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 2/94:20 pmMEL - DCA
1 stop20h 39mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,116
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/32:59 pmDCA - MEL
2 stops27h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/98:15 amMEL - DCA
2 stops29h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,117
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/85:24 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops28h 26mQantas Airways
Fri 2/289:00 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops35h 12mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,120
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 4/28:15 amDCA - MEL
1 stop31h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/203:05 pmMEL - DCA
1 stop23h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,172
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 4/26:18 amIAD - MEL
1 stop31h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/203:05 pmMEL - IAD
1 stop21h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,172
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/155:35 pmDCA - MEL
1 stop24h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 3/2312:00 pmMEL - DCA
1 stop23h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,176
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/35:13 pmIAD - MEL
1 stop44h 27mBritish Airways
Sun 3/94:20 pmMEL - IAD
1 stop20h 54mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,214
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/65:20 pmBWI - MEL
1 stop24h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/1310:30 amMEL - BWI
1 stop22h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,259
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/85:32 pmDCA - MEL
2 stops26h 43mFiji Airways
Fri 2/2811:55 pmMEL - DCA
2 stops37h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,305
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 10/3010:25 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/1510:40 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops36h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,431

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/4

9:55 am-12:15 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 2/18

1:45 pm-5:18 am

3 stops31h 33m

$1,022

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/8

5:24 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops27h 16m

Melbourne

Fri 2/28

4:20 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop22h 13m

$1,113

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/4

9:00 am-12:35 pm

2 stops35h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 2/18

4:20 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$1,115

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/3

2:59 pm-10:35 am

2 stops27h 36m

Melbourne

Sun 3/9

8:15 am-9:59 pm

2 stops29h 44m

$1,117

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/8

5:24 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops28h 26m

Melbourne

Fri 2/28

9:00 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops35h 12m

$1,120

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/2

8:15 am-6:40 am

1 stop31h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 4/20

3:05 pm-12:55 am

1 stop23h 50m

$1,172

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/2

6:18 am-5:00 am

1 stop31h 42m

Melbourne

Sun 4/20

3:05 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop21h 38m

$1,172

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/15

5:35 pm-9:30 am

1 stop24h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 3/23

12:00 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop23h 43m

$1,176

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/3

5:13 pm-5:40 am

1 stop44h 27m

Melbourne

Sun 3/9

4:20 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop20h 54m

$1,214

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 3/6

5:20 pm-9:30 am

1 stop24h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 3/13

10:30 am-5:35 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$1,259

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

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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 January 17, 2025.

Booking 33 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne, such as Air Canada, Air New Zealand and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

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.

8.8
Very good
62 reviews
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

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.

8.4
Very good
852 reviews
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

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
3,358 reviews
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

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
1,328 reviews
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

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
188 reviews
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

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.

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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 $1,118. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $1,172, and British Airways, from $1,176. Qantas Airways is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 $506 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $571 and United Airlines from $712 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.

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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 Washington, D.C. to Melbourne.

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    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
United AirlinesCheapest$973Average$1,810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,046Average$1,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,114Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,329Average$1,792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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