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$515+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Melbourne

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WAS — MEL
nov. 26 — dic. 31
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne are usually found in February or September, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

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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 noviembre 21, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$1,063
(Ovago)

One-way from

$515
(Justfly.com)
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Melbourne
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Melbourne

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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 noviembre 21, 2024.

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mar. 11/268:30 amIAD - AVV
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/126:00 amAVV - IAD
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,111
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/268:30 amIAD - MEL
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/127:00 amMEL - IAD
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,187
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
jue. 12/265:30 pmDCA - MEL
1 stop24h 00mAmerican Airlines
lun. 1/1312:00 pmMEL - DCA
1 stop24h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
jue. 12/261:53 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops27h 37mAmerican Airlines
lun. 1/1312:00 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops23h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,254
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/31:12 pmDCA - MEL
2 stops32h 03mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/158:15 amMEL - DCA
2 stops47h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,272
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
dom. 11/245:30 pmDCA - MEL
2 stops26h 35mQantas Airways
mié. 12/49:00 pmMEL - DCA
2 stops35h 19mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/20$1,285
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sáb. 12/75:01 pmIAD - MEL
1 stop44h 39mQantas Airways
jue. 12/266:25 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops44h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/21$1,493
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mar. 11/2612:45 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops35h 35mAir New Zealand
mié. 12/411:30 amMEL - IAD
1 stop22h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/20$1,721
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mar. 11/265:35 pmBWI - MEL
2 stops49h 15mAir New Zealand
mié. 12/411:30 amMEL - BWI
1 stop21h 16mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/21$1,945
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
mié. 12/258:25 amIAD - MEL
2 stops33h 05mUnited Airlines
dom. 1/121:00 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops34h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$2,020
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jue. 11/219:44 amDCA - MEL
2 stops34h 46mCathay Pacific
mié. 11/2712:45 amMEL - DCA
2 stops31h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/20$2,157
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sáb. 12/282:00 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops38h 55mTurkish Airlines
lun. 1/1310:40 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops52h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/20$2,171

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

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Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 2/7

8:00 am-12:35 pm

2 stops36h 35m

Melbourne

sáb. 2/15

7:45 am-8:59 pm

2 stops29h 14m

$1,114

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 2/15

5:03 pm-11:40 am

2 stops26h 37m

Melbourne

jue. 2/27

6:00 am-4:12 pm

2 stops26h 12m

$1,121

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 1/18

5:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop24h 00m

Melbourne

vie. 1/31

12:00 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$1,177

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 2/6

6:10 am-5:40 am

1 stop31h 30m

Melbourne

jue. 2/27

4:20 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop22h 14m

$1,179

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 2/6

2:59 pm-5:40 am

1 stop22h 41m

Melbourne

vie. 2/14

4:20 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop20h 37m

$1,198

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - AVV

IADAVV

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 3/17

5:11 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops29h 59m

Melbourne Avalon

mar. 4/29

10:35 am-6:20 am

2 stops33h 45m

$1,215

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 3/17

5:11 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops29h 59m

Melbourne

mar. 4/29

12:25 pm-6:20 am

2 stops31h 55m

$1,257

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 1/23

11:07 am-12:45 pm

3 stops33h 38m

Melbourne

dom. 2/9

1:35 pm-8:14 pm

3 stops46h 39m

$1,351

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 2/6

9:25 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops31h 30m

Melbourne

mié. 2/26

10:40 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$1,389

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 3/17

6:35 am-10:50 am

2 stops37h 15m

Melbourne

mar. 4/29

12:05 pm-10:34 pm

2 stops24h 29m

$1,436

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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 November 15, 2024.

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 $1,576). 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 noviembre 21, 2024.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 7% 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 Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 noviembre 21, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne, such as Qantas Airways, American Airlines and Air New Zealand. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

9.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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.

8.7
Very good
68 reviews
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

9.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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
1,457 reviews
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

9.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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
3,489 reviews
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

9.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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
1,338 reviews
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

9.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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
529 reviews
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

9.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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 $1,063. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,161, and American Airlines, from $1,177. Qantas Airways is 31% 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 $515 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $603 and Cathay Pacific from $884 one-way.

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

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    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 $1,576). 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 3 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$973Average$1,798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,043Average$1,838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,342Average$1,880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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