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$707+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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.
IAD — MEL
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

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.
Fri 11/147:59 amIAD - MEL
2 stops29h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 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.
Sun 11/99:12 amIAD - MEL
2 stops27h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 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.
Mon 12/89:15 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/2610:40 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops53h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,426
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.
Wed 11/126:00 pmIAD - MEL
1 stop23h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/281:00 pmMEL - IAD
1 stop22h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,437
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.
Mon 11/103:59 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops25h 31mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/2811:30 amMEL - IAD
2 stops25h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,441
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.
Thu 10/3010:35 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops42h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/41:00 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops32h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,442
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2910:10 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops43h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/1511:30 amMEL - IAD
1 stop20h 56mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/30$1,445
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.
Sun 11/97:44 pmIAD - MEL
1 stop45h 46mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/281:00 pmMEL - IAD
1 stop22h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,450
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.
Sat 11/810:10 pmIAD - MEL
1 stop43h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/271:00 pmMEL - IAD
1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,451
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/85:27 pmIAD - MEL
1 stop43h 33mQantas Airways
Sat 11/224:25 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops39h 46mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/30$1,453
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.
Sat 11/1510:10 pmIAD - MEL
1 stop43h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/61:00 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops25h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,455
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Thu 11/135:03 pmIAD - AVV
2 stops29h 07mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/286:00 amAVV - IAD
2 stops32h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$2,041

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 October 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,417
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$707
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,538
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Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/11

3:25 pm-10:00 am

1 stop26h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 11/27

1:00 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop22h 26m

$1,437

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/18

3:25 pm-10:00 am

1 stop26h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 11/28

1:00 pm-12:56 am

1 stop27h 56m

$1,437

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/19

9:10 am-9:30 am

1 stop32h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 12/26

11:30 am-6:45 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$1,437

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/11

6:03 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 57m

Melbourne

Fri 11/28

1:00 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop22h 26m

$1,437

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/10

6:00 pm-9:30 am

1 stop23h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 11/27

1:00 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop22h 26m

$1,437

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/12

3:25 pm-10:00 am

1 stop26h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 11/27

1:00 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop22h 26m

$1,437

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/17

3:59 pm-9:30 am

2 stops25h 31m

Melbourne

Fri 11/28

1:00 pm-12:56 am

1 stop27h 56m

$1,441

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/15

10:10 pm-10:00 am

1 stop43h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 11/28

1:00 pm-12:56 am

1 stop27h 56m

$1,450

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - AVV

IADAVV

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/19

9:00 am-2:10 pm

3 stops37h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 1/27

6:00 am-8:29 pm

3 stops30h 29m

$1,842

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - AVV

IADAVV

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/13

9:00 am-2:10 pm

3 stops37h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 1/26

8:55 pm-8:29 pm

3 stops39h 34m

$2,050

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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dulles Intl to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne is 4 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne (average of $339). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 IAD to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 October 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 October 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
520 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
520 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
520 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
925 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
520 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
520 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
520 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne in about 26h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Melbourne is about 10156 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $327 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Qantas Airways, starting at $825 and $1,008 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 77% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Melbourne?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne (average of $339). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 Dulles Intl to Melbourne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$327Average$1,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$825Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,008Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,257Average$1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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