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$592+ 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MEL
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Fri 8/21
Fri 8/28
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 22, 2026.

This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/241:49 pm
DCA
-
MEL
1 stop25h 11m
Qantas Airways
Wed 9/91:35 pm
MEL
-
DCA
1 stop21h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/20$1,107
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/242:53 pm
IAD
-
MEL
1 stop24h 07m
Qantas Airways
Wed 9/91:35 pm
MEL
-
IAD
1 stop20h 49m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/20$1,107
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:20 am
IAD
-
MEL
3 stops39h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/251:25 pm
MEL
-
IAD
3 stops41h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$1,133
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 9/93:57 pm
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 03m
Qantas Airways
Wed 9/161:35 pm
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop21h 54m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/19$1,155
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 9/284:56 pm
IAD
-
MEL
1 stop22h 04m
Qantas Airways
Mon 10/52:35 pm
MEL
-
IAD
1 stop23h 48m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/21$1,166
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 9/281:52 pm
DCA
-
MEL
1 stop25h 08m
Qantas Airways
Mon 10/52:35 pm
MEL
-
DCA
1 stop23h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/21$1,167
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 9/77:26 am
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop31h 34m
Qantas Airways
Wed 9/161:35 pm
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop21h 54m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/19$1,168
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Wed 8/123:55 pm
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 05m
American Airlines
Wed 8/191:35 pm
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop21h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/18$1,171
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 10/206:59 pm
DCA
-
MEL
1 stop43h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/2710:45 pm
MEL
-
DCA
1 stop36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$1,173
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/313:55 pm
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 05m
American Airlines
Mon 9/71:35 pm
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop24h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/17$1,181
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/273:46 pm
BWI
-
MEL
1 stop23h 14m
Qantas Airways
Mon 8/101:35 pm
MEL
-
BWI
1 stop24h 06m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/19$1,183
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1911:05 am
IAD
-
MEL
3 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/251:25 pm
MEL
-
IAD
3 stops41h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$1,185

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 July 22, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,107
(lol.travel)

One-way from

$592
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$1,559
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 22, 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/16

6:52 pm-8:15 am

1 stop23h 23m

Melbourne

Sun 8/23

9:30 am-4:35 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$1,212

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/28

5:45 pm-8:15 am

1 stop24h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 10/5

11:55 am-10:53 pm

1 stop25h 58m

$1,215

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/13

5:45 pm-8:15 am

1 stop24h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 9/23

10:55 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$1,215

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/16

9:45 am-8:15 am

1 stop32h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 9/27

9:30 am-6:57 pm

1 stop23h 27m

$1,215

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/18

12:40 pm-8:15 am

1 stop29h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 8/25

10:55 am-9:22 pm

1 stop24h 27m

$1,215

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/13

3:15 pm-8:15 am

2 stops27h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 9/23

9:30 am-4:23 pm

1 stop20h 53m

$1,215

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/28

1:05 pm-8:15 am

2 stops29h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 10/5

11:55 am-10:59 pm

2 stops26h 04m

$1,216

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/9

10:25 am-7:30 am

2 stops31h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 9/16

10:55 am-9:29 pm

2 stops24h 34m

$1,216

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/3

3:03 pm-7:30 am

2 stops26h 27m

Melbourne

Mon 8/17

10:55 am-11:00 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$1,216

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/7

6:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops36h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 10/21

10:30 am-4:37 pm

1 stop21h 07m

$1,216

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne (average of $1,300). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,914). 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?

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

Booking 83 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.

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 July 22, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
654 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
654 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
654 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,066 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
654 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,018 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
654 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,838 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
654 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.

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 $1,171, Qantas Airways can have you in Melbourne from Washington, D.C. in 23h 05m. 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 $1,168, and Air New Zealand, from $1,195. United Airlines is 75% 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?

    Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Melbourne, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Melbourne or Baltimore/Washington - 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne (average of $1,300). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,914). 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 July 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$377Average$1,686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,084Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,168Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,195Average$1,620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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