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$707+ 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 11/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MEL
nov. 29 — dic. 61
sáb. 11/29
sáb. 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 octubre 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
lun. 12/89:00 amBWI - MEL
1 stop33h 00mUnited Airlines
vie. 12/261:00 pmMEL - BWI
1 stop24h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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. 12/34:15 pmBWI - MEL
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
sáb. 12/201:00 pmMEL - BWI
2 stops32h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
sáb. 12/1310:20 amBWI - MEL
2 stops31h 10mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/291:00 pmMEL - BWI
2 stops33h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
sáb. 12/1310:20 amBWI - MEL
2 stops31h 40mUnited Airlines
dom. 12/281:00 pmMEL - BWI
1 stop32h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
vie. 11/147:59 amIAD - MEL
2 stops29h 01mAmerican Airlines
lun. 12/112:00 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops27h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,417
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
dom. 11/99:12 amIAD - MEL
2 stops27h 48mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 11/2912:00 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops28h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,418
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
lun. 12/89:15 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops31h 40mTurkish Airlines
vie. 12/2610:40 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops53h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,426
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
mar. 10/285:21 pmDCA - MEL
2 stops38h 39mCathay Pacific
mar. 11/43:35 pmMEL - DCA
2 stops47h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/27$1,429
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mié. 11/262:51 pmDCA - MEL
2 stops26h 34mAir New Zealand
vie. 12/1212:10 pmMEL - DCA
2 stops24h 46mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/27$1,431
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
jue. 12/46:28 pmBWI - MEL
1 stop23h 32mUnited Airlines
sáb. 12/2011:30 amMEL - BWI
2 stops28h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,435
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
lun. 12/151:10 pmBWI - MEL
2 stops28h 50mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/221:00 pmMEL - BWI
2 stops26h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,436
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
lun. 11/105:59 pmDCA - MEL
1 stop24h 01mUnited Airlines
vie. 11/281:00 pmMEL - DCA
1 stop24h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,437

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 octubre 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,221
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$707
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,538
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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 octubre 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 12/8

9:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop33h 00m

Melbourne

vie. 12/26

1:00 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop24h 54m

$1,285

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 12/3

6:28 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 32m

Melbourne

sáb. 12/20

1:00 pm-5:24 am

2 stops32h 24m

$1,289

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 1/27

12:25 pm-10:00 am

2 stops29h 35m

Melbourne

lun. 2/23

11:30 am-9:27 pm

2 stops25h 57m

$1,290

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 1/20

12:25 pm-10:00 am

2 stops29h 35m

Melbourne

lun. 2/23

11:30 am-4:53 pm

1 stop21h 23m

$1,387

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

vie. 12/5

4:15 pm-9:30 am

2 stops25h 15m

Melbourne

sáb. 12/20

11:30 am-11:58 pm

2 stops28h 28m

$1,435

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 12/4

1:10 pm-9:30 am

2 stops28h 20m

Melbourne

sáb. 12/20

11:30 am-11:58 pm

2 stops28h 28m

$1,435

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 12/15

1:10 pm-10:00 am

2 stops28h 50m

Melbourne

lun. 12/22

1:00 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops26h 16m

$1,436

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 1/17

8:01 am-9:30 am

1 stop33h 29m

Melbourne

sáb. 2/21

1:00 pm-8:53 pm

2 stops23h 53m

$1,436

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 11/10

5:59 pm-10:00 am

1 stop24h 01m

Melbourne

jue. 11/27

1:00 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop24h 43m

$1,437

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 11/12

5:59 pm-10:00 am

1 stop24h 01m

Melbourne

vie. 11/28

1:00 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop24h 43m

$1,437

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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 October 24, 2025.

Booking 13 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 $339). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 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 octubre 30, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 octubre 30, 2025.
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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
520 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
925 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?

    For as low as $1,854, United Airlines can have you in Melbourne from Washington, D.C. in 32h 09m. Washington, D.C. and Melbourne are separated by a distance of 10226 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 $327. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $818, and Qantas Airways, from $901. United Airlines is 77% 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 $862 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $932 and American Airlines from $997 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Melbourne, Baltimore/Washington - Melbourne or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Melbourne when deciding on the best route 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 $339). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 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 octubre 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$327Average$1,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$818Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$901Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,257Average$1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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