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$631+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Melbourne

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 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — MEL
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:52 amDCA - MEL
2 stops46h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/203:35 pmMEL - DCA
2 stops40h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,443
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/235:00 pmDCA - MEL
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/107:00 amMEL - DCA
2 stops31h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,638
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/259:36 amDCA - MEL
2 stops34h 54mCathay Pacific
Wed 1/213:35 pmMEL - DCA
2 stops47h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/17$1,718
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:07 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops45h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/238:40 amMEL - IAD
2 stops47h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,830
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/245:59 pmDCA - MEL
1 stop24h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/141:00 pmMEL - DCA
2 stops25h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,856
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/246:01 pmIAD - MEL
1 stop23h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/141:00 pmMEL - IAD
1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,856
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/2410:30 amDCA - MEL
3 stops31h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/2011:30 amMEL - DCA
2 stops24h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,861
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:49 pmDCA - MEL
2 stops45h 11mDelta
Fri 1/910:10 amMEL - DCA
2 stops28h 47mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,918
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:59 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops45h 01mDelta
Fri 1/910:10 amMEL - IAD
2 stops28h 56mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,918
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/238:15 pmIAD - MEL
1 stop45h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/2311:30 amMEL - IAD
1 stop25h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,923
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/2310:05 pmIAD - MEL
1 stop43h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/101:00 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops32h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,928
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/248:45 amIAD - MEL
1 stop32h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 1/208:35 amMEL - IAD
2 stops28h 44mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/17$2,021

Find flight deals from District of Columbia to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,134
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$631
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$1,603
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Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/31

6:45 am-1:35 pm

3 stops38h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 2/7

8:00 am-7:59 pm

3 stops27h 59m

$1,138

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/31

1:34 pm-5:00 am

1 stop23h 26m

Melbourne

Sat 2/7

4:05 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop22h 51m

$1,184

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/31

10:35 am-5:00 am

1 stop26h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 2/7

4:05 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop20h 49m

$1,187

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/18

3:45 pm-9:00 am

2 stops26h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 4/20

10:55 am-9:19 pm

2 stops24h 24m

$1,197

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - AVV

IADAVV

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/10

12:35 pm-8:20 pm

3 stops39h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-9:21 pm

3 stops31h 21m

$1,199

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/3

12:47 pm-10:00 am

2 stops29h 13m

Melbourne

Sun 4/19

10:55 am-9:53 pm

1 stop24h 58m

$1,206

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/3

12:35 pm-10:00 am

1 stop29h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 4/19

9:30 am-9:10 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$1,206

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/10

4:11 pm-9:30 am

2 stops25h 19m

Melbourne

Wed 2/25

11:30 am-7:24 pm

2 stops23h 54m

$1,211

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/4

1:40 pm-8:00 am

2 stops26h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 2/18

10:10 am-6:29 pm

2 stops24h 19m

$1,218

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/19

7:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop35h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 1/27

1:00 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop24h 52m

$1,218

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from District of Columbia to Melbourne

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Melbourne?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Melbourne (average of $329). Flying from District of Columbia to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $969). 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 DC to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia 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 December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from District of Columbia to Melbourne in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from District of Columbia to Melbourne?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from District of Columbia to Melbourne?

    Departing from District of Columbia to Melbourne will take you 23h 26m. District of Columbia and Melbourne are separated by a distance of 10176 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to Melbourne one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $417. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from District of Columbia to Melbourne for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from District of Columbia to Melbourne?

    The most popular flight routes from District of Columbia to Melbourne are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Melbourne, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Melbourne and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Melbourne Avalon.

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on District of Columbia to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to Melbourne?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia to Melbourne?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Melbourne (average of $329). Flying from District of Columbia to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $969). 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 District of Columbia to Melbourne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$327Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$803Average$1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$818Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,257Average$1,692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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