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Flights from Washington D.C. to Melbourne

Find flight deals from Washington D.C. to Melbourne for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $683 or round trip flights from $2,258.

      • IAD 9:00 PM
        30h 15m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:15 PM
        Washington D.C. - Melbourne | Fri, Jun 5 | Qatar Airways
        MEL 10:45 PM
        33h 35m
        1 stop
        IAD 6:20 PM
        Melbourne - Washington D.C. | Tue, Jun 9 | Qatar Airways
        $2,258 $3,614
        38% off
        38% off
        $3,614 $2,258
      • DCA 1:00 PM
        29h 15m
        1 stop
        MEL 8:15 AM
        Washington D.C. - Melbourne | Fri, Jun 5 | United Airlines
        MEL 10:55 AM
        23h 47m
        1 stop
        IAD 8:42 PM
        Melbourne - Washington D.C. | Tue, Jun 9 | United Airlines
        $2,465 $3,614
        32% off
        32% off
        $3,614 $2,465
      • IAD 6:11 AM
        34h 34m
        1 stop
        MEL 6:45 AM
        Washington D.C. - Melbourne | Fri, Jun 5 | Qantas Airways
        MEL 9:45 AM
        33h 16m
        1 stop
        IAD 5:01 AM
        Melbourne - Washington D.C. | Tue, Jun 9 | Qantas Airways
        $2,475 $3,614
        32% off
        32% off
        $3,614 $2,475
      • IAD 1:20 PM
        40h 20m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:40 PM
        Washington D.C. - Melbourne | Fri, Jun 5 | Turkish Airlines
        MEL 9:35 PM
        52h
        1 stop
        IAD 11:35 AM
        Melbourne - Washington D.C. | Tue, Jun 9 | Turkish Airlines
        $2,777
        23% off
        $3,614 $2,777
      • IAD 10:55 AM
        28h 35m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:30 AM
        Washington D.C. - Melbourne | Fri, Jun 5 | Emirates
        MEL 5:15 AM
        41h 25m
        1 stop
        IAD 8:40 AM
        Melbourne - Washington D.C. | Tue, Jun 9 | Emirates
        $2,963
        18% off
        $3,614 $2,963
      • WAS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 2:00 PM
        Washington D.C. - Melbourne | Fri, May 22 | Normal Airline
        MEL 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        WAS 4:00 PM
        Melbourne - Washington D.C. | Sun, May 24 | Normal Airline
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      • IAD 6:10 AM
        34h 35m
        1 stop
        MEL 6:45 AM
        Washington D.C. - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 3 | American Airlines
        $683 $1,207
        43% off
        43% off
        $1,207 $683
      • IAD 6:11 AM
        35h 39m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:50 AM
        Washington D.C. - Melbourne | Fri, Jun 5 | American Airlines
        $691 $1,207
        43% off
        43% off
        $1,207 $691
      • IAD 6:11 AM
        35h 39m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:50 AM
        Washington D.C. - Melbourne | Mon, Jun 8 | American Airlines
        $764 $1,207
        37% off
        37% off
        $1,207 $764
      • IAD 6:10 AM
        35h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:50 AM
        Washington D.C. - Melbourne | Fri, May 22 | American Airlines
        $877
        27% off
        $1,207 $877
      • IAD 6:10 AM
        34h 35m
        1 stop
        MEL 6:45 AM
        Washington D.C. - Melbourne | Mon, Jun 15 | American Airlines
        $891
        26% off
        $1,207 $891
      • IAD 6:10 AM
        34h 35m
        1 stop
        MEL 6:45 AM
        Washington D.C. - Melbourne | Sat, May 23 | American Airlines
        $936
        22% off
        $1,207 $936
      • DCA 9:59 AM
        30h 46m
        1 stop
        MEL 6:45 AM
        Washington D.C. - Melbourne | Mon, Jun 8 | Alaska Airlines
        $960
        20% off
        $1,207 $960
      • DCA 9:59 AM
        31h 51m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:50 AM
        Washington D.C. - Melbourne | Fri, May 22 | Alaska Airlines
        $975
        19% off
        $1,207 $975
      • DCA 11:57 AM
        29h 33m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:30 AM
        Washington D.C. - Melbourne | Mon, Jun 15 | United Airlines
        $989
        18% off
        $1,207 $989
      • WAS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 2:00 PM
        Washington D.C. - Melbourne | Fri, May 22 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Washington D.C. to Melbourne are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington D.C. to Melbourne (WAS-MEL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $683 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IAD to MEL on Wed, Jun 3), while Qatar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $2,258 departing on Fri, Jun 5 and returning on Tue, Jun 9.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Washington D.C. to Melbourne, including: United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Washington D.C. to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Washington D.C. to Melbourne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jun 3, with one-way flights priced at just $683.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Melbourne travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Washington D.C. to Melbourne is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Melbourne on May 31, 2026 with American Airlines, with prices starting at $1,629.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Melbourne, with Dulles International Airport to Melbourne Airport (IAD-MEL) is by far the most common option on this route: Melbourne Airport (MEL) Avalon Airport (AVV) Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) Essendon Airport (MEB).
  • The time difference between Melbourne and Washington D.C. is 15h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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