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$591+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Melbourne (MEL)

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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — MEL
Nov 13 — Nov 201
Thu 11/13
Thu 11/20
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 14, 2025.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/35:27 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops37h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/103:35 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops46h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,400
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 11/151:30 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops39h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/2610:40 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops36h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,423
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/292:30 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops39h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/1210:40 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops36h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/13$1,438
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Mon 11/39:15 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/1210:40 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops36h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,446
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 10/286:11 amIAD - MEL
2 stops49h 49mCathay Pacific
Mon 11/103:35 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops46h 58mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/13$1,449
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/272:30 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops39h 25mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/1410:40 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops36h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/13$1,474
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/45:27 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops37h 33mCathay Pacific
Sun 11/93:35 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops46h 58mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/11$1,482
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Sat 11/12:30 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops39h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/1210:40 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops53h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,485
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/292:30 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops39h 25mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/710:40 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops36h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/13$1,486
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 10/295:37 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops38h 23mCathay Pacific
Thu 11/133:35 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops46h 58mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/13$1,491
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/272:30 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops39h 25mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/710:40 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops36h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/13$1,506

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 (MEL). 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 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,400
(Cathay Pacific)

One-way from

$591
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,538
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One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($224 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl 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 October 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/5

5:27 pm-7:10 am

2 stops45h 43m

Melbourne

Wed 11/12

3:35 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops46h 57m

$1,482

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/5

5:27 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops37h 33m

Melbourne

Sun 11/9

3:35 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops46h 58m

$1,482

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/5

5:27 pm-7:10 am

2 stops45h 43m

Melbourne

Mon 11/10

3:35 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops46h 58m

$1,482

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/1

5:37 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops38h 23m

Melbourne

Sun 11/9

3:35 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops46h 58m

$1,532

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/1

5:37 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops38h 23m

Melbourne

Mon 11/10

3:35 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops46h 58m

$1,532

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/1

12:40 pm-9:30 am

2 stops28h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 12/16

11:30 am-4:26 pm

1 stop20h 56m

$1,550

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/1

5:37 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops38h 23m

Melbourne

Thu 11/13

3:35 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops46h 58m

$1,582

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/1

5:37 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops38h 23m

Melbourne

Sat 11/8

3:35 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops46h 57m

$1,582

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/1

12:35 pm-8:30 am

1 stop28h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 4/18

10:55 am-9:19 pm

1 stop24h 24m

$1,605

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/13

6:04 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 56m

Melbourne

Mon 2/23

1:00 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop22h 27m

$1,605

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Dulles Intl to Melbourne in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Dulles Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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 10, 2025.

Booking 4 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport. 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $339). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport 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 14, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
513 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

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
513 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
513 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

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
920 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
513 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

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
8,975 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
513 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

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
11,039 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
513 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Airlines like Cathay Pacific fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in about 45h 43m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 10156 mi.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $327. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $825 and $1,008, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 77% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Melbourne.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $339). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport 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 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$327Average$1,604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$825Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,008Average$1,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,257Average$1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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