MEL - WAS

$785 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.

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 11/6. 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
$1,440
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/5Sat 30/5
MEL - DCA • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$785
Typical prices: $1,425-$1,667
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Thu 11/6
MEL - IAD • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,629 (return)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Direct flights
Not available
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 $910 (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 3 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 22% price drop
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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.

Sat, 23 May - Sat, 30 May
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13:30 - 12:59
MEL
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DCA
37h 29m
3 stops
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07:00 - 12:00
DCA
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MEL
39h 00m
3 stops
$1,440Multiple Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Sat, 30 May
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13:30 - 08:12
MEL
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IAD
32h 42m
3 stops
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09:12 - 12:00
IAD
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MEL
36h 48m
3 stops
$1,477Multiple Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Fri, 15 May
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13:35 - 23:09
MEL
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BWI
23h 34m
1 stop
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16:11 - 05:00
BWI
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MEL
22h 49m
1 stop
$1,629Qantas Airways
Sat, 23 May - Sat, 30 May
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13:35 - 00:18
MEL
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BWI
24h 43m
1 stop
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14:59 - 05:00
BWI
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MEL
24h 01m
1 stop
$1,663Qantas Airways
Sun, 3 May - Sun, 10 May
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09:30 - 21:02
MEL
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BWI
25h 32m
2 stops
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16:12 - 08:15
BWI
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MEL
26h 03m
2 stops
$1,681United Airlines
Sun, 3 May - Sun, 10 May
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09:30 - 17:08
MEL
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BWI
21h 38m
1 stop
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18:20 - 08:15
BWI
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MEL
23h 55m
1 stop
$1,685United Airlines
Sun, 24 May - Sun, 31 May
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 00:11
MEL
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BWI
28h 26m
2 stops
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13:55 - 06:45
BWI
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MEL
26h 50m
2 stops
$1,694American Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Fri, 15 May
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09:45 - 19:34
MEL
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BWI
23h 49m
2 stops
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11:31 - 05:00
BWI
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MEL
27h 29m
2 stops
$1,700American Airlines
Sun, 19 Jul - Wed, 19 Aug
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12:10 - 00:55
MEL
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IAD
26h 45m
2 stops
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17:59 - 10:55
IAD
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MEL
26h 56m
2 stops
$2,360Air New Zealand
Wed, 7 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct
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08:35 - 21:12
MEL
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IAD
27h 37m
2 stops
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12:35 - 10:55
IAD
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MEL
31h 20m
2 stops
$2,361Air New Zealand
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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 May.

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 January, where tickets cost $1,254 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,050 and $2,038 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$785
Best time to beat the crowds (23% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Melbourne to Washington Dulles Airport

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
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $785 for a one-way ticket and $1,440 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 $1,604 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 $2,076 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 627 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
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Boarded on time, smooth flight and "gentle" landing in Palmerston North. Ahead of time due to a tailwind

10.0 ExcellentNoel, Apr 2026
CHC - PMR
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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.

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

Your entertainment could be better. I flew on Air New Zealand in January so was expecting a better choice in February...but no luck. Same choices and also could have a better selection. Otherwise, lovely service, the purser came to our seats to welcome us. Overall, very nice. Direct flight from Auckland to YVR was fantastic!

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!

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

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

I liked that it was on time, however, the food was not good.

Offered to check carry on to final destination. This is the most absurd thing in the world. I'm carrying on because I need what is in the carry-on. I'm okay with picking up at next stop but then I will be on much larger plane that can accommodate it. Also, if there is ever a change to your flight. Go to the airport and have the people there fix your ticket. Don't do it over the phone or online with United they screwed us up and ended up with flights for our last leg that took off before our first leg.

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

It was okay, the food was good, but after the landing there was not enough time for luggage and security to catch a connection. It was crowded on board.

When I went to check in at the United counter in Barcelona, Spain I had 2 different menat 2 different times in United uniforms (standing around with a couple other employees) ask me if I was traveling alone. The one man asked me 3 different ways if I was traveling alone. I am, 68 yeaers old and have all my faculties. I thought it was weird and it made me feel very uncomfortable. What difference does it make if I was traveling alone or with someone? What if I was a recent widow? That would have been horrible. They never gave me a reason why they needed to know who I was traveling with. I was hesitant to question them because I needed to be on that flight.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Crew was great. 2 1/2 hour delay was due to staff needing "rest" was avoidable and self inflicted as United not willing to hire enough crew to keep flight on time.. Ridiculous. The crew and the passengers both suffered due to this.

Fine not above and beyond as I had a connection that was delayed due to maintenance

Bad food, bad service, cold cabin with no additional blankets when asked for (they told me they don’t provide additional blankets). I’m a frequent traveler and this is one of the worst companies I traveled with (by the way I thought that I booked my ticket with Lufthansa but I didn’t see that the flights were handled by United).

Great other than a couple very drunk guys that for a while kept bumping my seat from behind. The staff did their best to control them. Even refused serving them alcohol and allowed the gal sitting next to them to move.

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