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$736+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Melbourne (MEL)

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IAD — MEL
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Cheap 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 April 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,288
(StudentUniverse)

One-way from

$825
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,149
From District of Columbia to Melbourne
One-way flight from District of Columbia to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($162 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 April 30, 2025.

This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/25:59 pmDCA - MEL
2 stops36h 36mAir New Zealand
Tue 7/2212:05 pmMEL - DCA
2 stops24h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/28$1,309
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/212:36 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops39h 09mAir New Zealand
Tue 7/2212:05 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops25h 53mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/28$1,309
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/257:17 pmDCA - MEL
2 stops26h 43mFiji Airways
Tue 11/112:15 pmMEL - DCA
2 stops22h 39mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,335
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sat 8/237:30 pmDCA - MEL
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/67:30 amMEL - DCA
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,392
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/225:16 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops27h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/62:15 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops23h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,423
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/251:40 pmDCA - MEL
1 stop25h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 7/93:05 pmMEL - DCA
1 stop23h 44mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,433
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2711:51 amIAD - MEL
1 stop27h 09mQantas Airways
Wed 9/33:05 pmMEL - IAD
1 stop21h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,436
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/89:40 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/289:20 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops36h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,476
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/298:20 amDCA - MEL
1 stop32h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/911:55 amMEL - DCA
1 stop22h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,509
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/299:10 amIAD - MEL
2 stops29h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/911:55 amMEL - IAD
2 stops26h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,513
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 6/224:45 pmDCA - MEL
2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/69:30 amMEL - DCA
2 stops25h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,540
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 6/223:47 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops26h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/69:30 amMEL - IAD
1 stop20h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,540

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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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/2

5:59 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops36h 36m

Melbourne

Tue 7/22

12:05 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$1,309

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/2

12:36 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops39h 09m

Melbourne

Tue 7/22

12:05 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops25h 53m

$1,309

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/25

1:40 pm-5:00 am

1 stop25h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 7/9

3:05 pm-12:49 am

1 stop23h 44m

$1,433

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/23

6:46 pm-5:00 am

1 stop44h 14m

Melbourne

Wed 7/16

3:05 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop21h 41m

$1,443

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/8

9:40 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops31h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 5/28

9:20 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops36h 25m

$1,476

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/12

8:10 am-12:15 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 6/19

12:55 pm-6:50 am

2 stops31h 55m

$1,492

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/29

8:20 am-6:45 am

1 stop32h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 7/9

11:55 am-8:29 pm

1 stop22h 34m

$1,509

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/29

9:10 am-5:00 am

2 stops29h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 7/9

11:55 am-11:58 pm

2 stops26h 03m

$1,513

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/22

4:45 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

9:30 am-8:56 pm

2 stops25h 26m

$1,540

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/22

3:47 pm-8:15 am

2 stops26h 28m

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

9:30 am-4:21 pm

1 stop20h 51m

$1,540

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from District of Columbia to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 April 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from District of Columbia to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 April 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from District of Columbia to Melbourne, such as Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and Fiji Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
8.3
Very good

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $983. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Air New Zealand, as they are both options that can get you from District of Columbia to Melbourne Airport for a low price.

  • 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.

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  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from District of Columbia to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$818Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$901Average$1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,192Average$1,749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,376Average$2,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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