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Cheapest return flight
$1,526
Typical prices: $1,701-$2,458
Delta
Fri 26/10Fri 2/11
MEL - BWI • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$890
Typical prices: $1,073-$1,656
Delta
Sun 28/10
MEL - BWI • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Melbourne Airport and Washington, D.C.. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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MEL - IAD
Cheapest • 6% average savings
MEL - DCA
Most popular
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 39% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH)
Cheapest • Avg $1,886 (return)
Los Angeles (LAX)
Shortest trip • 22h 30m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. (MEL-WAS)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov
United Airlines Logo
11:55 - 22:34MEL  Melbourne-BWI Baltimore/Washington
25h 39m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
06:10 - 09:30BWI  Baltimore/Washington-MEL Melbourne
35h 20m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl Los Angeles
$1,533United Airlines
Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov
United Airlines Logo
11:55 - 07:20MEL  Melbourne-BWI Baltimore/Washington
34h 25m1 stop San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
16:19 - 09:30BWI  Baltimore/Washington-MEL Melbourne
25h 11m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
$1,533United Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
Delta Logo
10:10 - 20:20MEL  Melbourne-BWI Baltimore/Washington
26h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
16:50 - 08:00BWI  Baltimore/Washington-MEL Melbourne
47h 10m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles
$1,579Delta
Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
Delta Logo
09:10 - 23:28MEL  Melbourne-BWI Baltimore/Washington
29h 18m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
11:02 - 08:00BWI  Baltimore/Washington-MEL Melbourne
28h 58m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles
$1,585Delta
Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
12:45 - 06:48MEL  Melbourne-BWI Baltimore/Washington
34h 03m1 stop San Francisco
Virgin Australia Logo
08:00 - 10:30BWI  Baltimore/Washington-MEL Melbourne
34h 30m1 stop San Francisco
$1,595Virgin Australia
Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
08:00 - 17:26MEL  Melbourne-BWI Baltimore/Washington
25h 26m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith San Francisco
Virgin Australia Logo
08:00 - 10:30BWI  Baltimore/Washington-MEL Melbourne
34h 30m1 stop San Francisco
$1,614Virgin Australia
Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 00:24MEL  Melbourne-BWI Baltimore/Washington
53h 39m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
11:55 - 05:00BWI  Baltimore/Washington-MEL Melbourne
26h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,841American Airlines
Wed, 10 Feb - Wed, 24 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
12:10 - 21:59MEL  Melbourne-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
25h 49m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco
Air New Zealand Logo
08:30 - 08:55IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MEL Melbourne
32h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl
$1,859Air New Zealand
Mon, 1 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
10:20 - 22:29MEL  Melbourne-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
28h 09m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco
Air New Zealand Logo
12:40 - 10:55DCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-MEL Melbourne
30h 15m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl
$1,866Air New Zealand
Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
American Airlines Logo
22:45 - 10:10MEL  Melbourne-BWI Baltimore/Washington
27h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
11:40 - 09:30BWI  Baltimore/Washington-MEL Melbourne
29h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
$1,913American Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. flights

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How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. typically range from $1,701 to $2,458. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,526 on Delta.

What is the cheapest Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) is the cheapest Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. route, averaging $2,058 return. Other Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. routes average $2,324, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 10% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. at $1,257 return.
•September ($2,760) and June ($2,302) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 119% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$890
Beat the crowds with an average 53% drop in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Baltimore

When to book flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class

  • How long is a flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. takes 00m, covering 26,359 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. flight?

    Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. range from $1,701 to $2,458, with an average of $2,077 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,701 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,533 to $6,526. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. looking right now?

    One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,115, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car hire options are available in Washington, D.C.?

    Since Washington, D.C. is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
    Near Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) – daily rates from around $33:

    • Sixt
    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Alamo
    • Budget

    Near Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) – daily rates from around $34:

    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Sixt
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and may arrive at several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. pass through?

    One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. most commonly connect through:

    • San Francisco (SFO) – 45% of one-stop connections
    • Los Angeles (LAX) – 42% of one-stop connections
    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 8% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 5% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,736 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $2,304, a difference of $567.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 22h 30m, compared to 24h 20m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 25h 42m via San Francisco (SFO).

  • What is the time difference between Melbourne Airport and Washington, D.C.?

    Washington, D.C. is 15 hours behind Melbourne Airport (Eastern Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Washington, D.C.?

    Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. are Grand Hyatt Washington, JW Marriott Washington, DC, and Walter E. Washington Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,736, about $567 less than Friday fares (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. trip for January. Fares historically average $1,257 return in that month – typically $1,503 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.

    • Hyatt House Washington DC The Wharf
    • Intercontinental Hotels Washington D.C. - The Wharf By IHG
    • Canopy by Hilton Washington D.C - The Wharf

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