MEL - WAS

$843 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. departing on 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
$1,359
Typical prices: $1,892-$1,428
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Mon 3/8Sun 16/8
MEL - BWI • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$843
United Airlines
Fri 3/7
MEL - BWI • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $1,359 (return)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Melbourne and Washington, D.C.. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $915 (return)
Shortest trip • 16h 10m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. (MEL-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.

Mon, 3 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 21:10
MEL
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BWI
48h 15m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
09:00 - 08:15
BWI
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MEL
33h 15m
2 stops
$1,359United Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 11:47
MEL
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BWI
38h 52m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
08:00 - 08:15
BWI
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MEL
34h 15m
1 stop
$1,360United Airlines
Mon, 6 Jul - Thu, 30 Jul
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 07:14
MEL
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BWI
34h 19m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 08:15
BWI
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MEL
36h 15m
2 stops
$1,367United Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 - 11:47
MEL
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BWI
38h 52m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:00 - 08:15
BWI
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MEL
34h 15m
1 stop
$1,493Multiple Airlines
Thu, 23 Jul - Thu, 30 Jul
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 20:36
MEL
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BWI
24h 51m
2 stops
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12:00 - 06:45
BWI
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MEL
28h 45m
2 stops
$1,505American Airlines
Sat, 25 Jul - Sat, 1 Aug
American Airlines Logo
13:35 - 23:59
MEL
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BWI
24h 24m
1 stop
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19:17 - 10:35
BWI
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MEL
25h 18m
2 stops
$1,572American Airlines
Wed, 29 Jul - Mon, 10 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
14:05 - 19:24
MEL
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BWI
43h 19m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
15:56 - 05:00
BWI
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MEL
23h 04m
1 stop
$1,664Qantas Airways
Mon, 13 Jul - Fri, 24 Jul
Air China Logo
19:40 - 19:30
MEL
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IAD
37h 50m
1 stop
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23:00 - 14:55
IAD
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MEL
49h 55m
1 stop
$1,936Air China
Fri, 3 Jul - Fri, 24 Jul
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19:40 - 21:25
MEL
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IAD
39h 45m
2 stops
Air China Logo
23:00 - 14:55
IAD
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MEL
49h 55m
1 stop
$2,177Air China
Fri, 3 Jul - Fri, 17 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:40 - 21:25
MEL
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IAD
39h 45m
2 stops
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23:00 - 14:55
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MEL
49h 55m
1 stop
$2,282Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. departing in August.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. is October, where tickets cost $366 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,166 and $1,160 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C., you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$843
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
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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.
Estimated return price
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FAQs for booking Melbourne to Washington, D.C. flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. was $843 for a one-way ticket and $1,359 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?

    Melbourne is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. You will leave Melbourne from Melbourne and you will be arriving in Washington, D.C. at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Washington, D.C., with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C., Air New Zealand or Virgin Australia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. are Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia. With an average price for the route of $1,613 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Virgin Australia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,506 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 645 reviews
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.4Food
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We got to experience Premium Economy from Sydney to Auckland and it was a great experience wiht Air New Zealand. The crew was friendly and helpful.

10.0 ExcellentManish, May 2026
SYD - AKL
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We got to experience Premium Economy from Sydney to Auckland and it was a great experience wiht Air New Zealand. The crew was friendly and helpful.

Needed more leg room. Leg rest and entertainment system box took up a lot of space and I'm not tall. Breakfast was good. Poor quality of the entertainment options.

Boarded on time, smooth flight and "gentle" landing in Palmerston North. Ahead of time due to a tailwind

Time to upgrade those planes so you can provide first class.

The flight was smooth and on time. Entertainment options were lacking and there was no food, other than some very boring snacks.

A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

We had difficulty checking in as United didn’t recognize the confirmation number and the agent was not helpful. We went to the United Assistance desk where the agent was able to process our reservation. We also weren’t allowed to choose seats in advance.

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

Flight cancelled due to broken seat. $8 refreshment voucher barely bought a coffee. 3 hours to next flight. Also then delayed.

There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Our flight was delayed 2.5 hours from Lisbon to DC so we missed our connection to Seattle that would have arrived at about 9 PM. The agent initially said we had to stay overnight in DC and there were no other options to put us on to get us to Seattle. While on board I discovered a flight via American he could have put us in but by the time we arrived in DC that was sold out. We were then put on a flight to San Francisco that was also delayed then arrived in San Francisco and our flight to Seattle was also delayed so we ended up not arriving until 2:15 am. Our son could not pick us up so we ended up having to pay over $100 to Uber home. This is the second trip with United that the flight has been delayed causing us to miss an evening in Las Vegas and we were given nothing.

MY FAMILY'S LUGGAGE WAS LOST FROM ROME TO BARI. I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT RECEIVED MY LUGGAGE FROM ROME TO BARI. AFTER DEPLANING IN BARI, WE WASTED A LOT OF TIME AT BAG CLAIMS LOST AND FOUND REPORTING THE CLAIM AND PLEADING FOR THE BAGS TO BE DELIVERED THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT TAKES 3 DAYS MINIMUM TO DELIVER. MY DAUGHTER AND MY GIRLFRIEND NEEDED THEIR PERSONAL THINGS AND WE WERE STAYING 3 HOURS AWAY FROM THE BARI AIRPORT. WE HAD TO DRIVE 3 HOURS TO THE AIRPORT TO COLLECT OUR LOST LUGGAGE THE NEXT DAY. WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE EXPERIENCE

There were no facilities in the middle of the aircraft and premium economy was not allowed to use the business class facilities, and had to share the only two toilets at the back with economy. The upgrade to Premium was definitely not worth it

Our flight to Rome, Italy was cancelled the day of and we were never informed. We only found out because I was trying to get into my husbands account and called to get his account number. Had to pay more for worse seating on another airline.

The economy seat was much less comfortable for an international flight in terms of recline and moving space when food tray is expanded. Per entertainment, it would be amazing if I could connect my Bluetooth headset or ear phones to the entertainment screen. Or provide in-flight wifi to connect directly from my own device.

We were a little disappointed to not be able to complete check in online without uploading pics of passports. Also we have KTN's and they weren't on our boarding passes when we got to security. Had to trek back to counter to have them fix.

Excellent service in Polaris class IAD to ZRH. Arrived rested and well fed after the overnight flight.

It's a short hop. My carryon was checked at the gate, I didn't have to drag it all over the airport. Excellent wheelchair assist.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

Terrific in every way. On time, professional staff, multiple movie options to select, great food and drink.

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