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$500+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MEL
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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Cheap 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 February 3, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/219:59 am
DCA
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MEL
1 stop31h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/21:55 pm
MEL
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DCA
2 stops46h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$1,178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/209:59 am
DCA
-
MEL
1 stop30h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/81:30 pm
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/229:59 am
DCA
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MEL
1 stop30h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/71:30 pm
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/239:59 am
DCA
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MEL
1 stop30h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/71:30 pm
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/219:59 am
DCA
-
MEL
1 stop31h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/31:45 pm
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops46h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$1,211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/209:59 am
DCA
-
MEL
1 stop30h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/41:30 pm
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/109:59 am
DCA
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MEL
1 stop32h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/171:45 pm
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/229:59 am
DCA
-
MEL
1 stop31h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/21:55 pm
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops46h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$1,223
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/37:06 pm
BWI
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MEL
2 stops44h 54m
Delta
Sun 4/1910:00 am
MEL
-
BWI
2 stops27h 26m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$1,225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/249:59 am
DCA
-
MEL
1 stop31h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/81:55 pm
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops45h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/209:59 am
DCA
-
MEL
1 stop30h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/61:25 pm
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops42h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/199:59 am
DCA
-
MEL
1 stop31h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/21:55 pm
MEL
-
DCA
2 stops46h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$1,239

Find 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 February 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,178
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$500
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,284
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Melbourne
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/12

4:10 pm-11:25 am

3 stops29h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 5/24

9:40 pm-6:22 am

2 stops46h 42m

$1,245

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/16

3:21 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops40h 29m

Melbourne

Wed 3/25

4:05 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop21h 54m

$1,248

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/1

10:41 am-7:50 am

2 stops31h 09m

Melbourne

Sun 5/17

10:00 am-11:17 pm

2 stops27h 17m

$1,265

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/18

3:21 pm-5:00 am

1 stop22h 39m

Melbourne

Wed 3/25

4:05 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop21h 54m

$1,270

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 3/5

8:31 am-10:00 am

1 stop33h 29m

Melbourne

Mon 3/16

10:30 am-5:23 pm

1 stop21h 53m

$1,274

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 3/20

6:00 am-5:00 am

1 stop32h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 3/27

12:00 pm-10:27 pm

2 stops25h 27m

$1,275

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 3/6

6:25 pm-9:30 am

1 stop23h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 3/21

10:30 am-9:42 pm

2 stops26h 12m

$1,293

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 3/19

6:31 pm-9:00 am

1 stop23h 29m

Melbourne

Thu 3/26

10:30 am-9:42 pm

2 stops26h 12m

$1,293

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/1

6:15 pm-9:15 am

1 stop24h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 4/12

9:30 am-5:08 pm

1 stop21h 38m

$1,293

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/3

8:42 am-10:00 am

1 stop33h 18m

Melbourne

Sun 4/19

9:30 am-9:23 pm

2 stops25h 53m

$1,293

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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 January 30, 2026.

Booking 25 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne (average of $329). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $949). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?

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 February 3, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?

    For as low as $1,265, Qantas Airways can have you in Melbourne from Washington, D.C. in 31h 09m. Washington, D.C. and Melbourne are separated by a distance of 10200 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $377. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $803, and American Airlines, from $818. United Airlines is 74% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne (average of $329). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $949). 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$377Average$1,658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$803Average$1,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$818Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,257Average$1,692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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