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$877 Find cheap flights from Melbourne Airport 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 10/23. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals 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 round-trip 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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9:05 am - 3:13 pmMEL-IAD
44h 08m2 stops
5:57 pm - 7:25 amIAD-MEL
47h 28m2 stops
$1,357Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 12
8:00 pm - 3:10 pmMEL-IAD
33h 10m1 stop
5:35 pm - 2:35 pmIAD-MEL
55h 00m2 stops
$1,396Air China
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Mon, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 10
1:00 pm - 10:47 pmMEL-BWI
23h 47m1 stop
3:49 pm - 5:25 amBWI-MEL
23h 36m1 stop
$1,782American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 27
11:55 am - 11:51 pmMEL-BWI
25h 56m2 stops
3:30 pm - 6:45 amBWI-MEL
25h 15m2 stops
$1,783American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 10
9:30 am - 9:37 pmMEL-BWI
26h 07m2 stops
6:45 pm - 8:15 amBWI-MEL
23h 30m1 stop
$1,966United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 24 - Wed, Aug 14
10:55 am - 11:21 pmMEL-BWI
26h 26m2 stops
4:10 pm - 8:15 amBWI-MEL
26h 05m2 stops
$1,971United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 10
9:30 am - 4:47 pmMEL-BWI
21h 17m1 stop
5:50 pm - 10:35 amBWI-MEL
26h 45m2 stops
$2,074Virgin Australia
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Wed, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 28
9:30 am - 4:47 pmMEL-BWI
21h 17m1 stop
5:50 pm - 7:30 amBWI-MEL
23h 40m1 stop
$2,236Virgin Australia
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Wed, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 26
1:00 pm - 8:36 pmMEL-DCA
21h 36m1 stop
5:30 pm - 9:20 amDCA-MEL
25h 50m2 stops
$2,348Qantas Airways
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Tue, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 15
1:00 pm - 12:48 amMEL-DCA
25h 48m1 stop
4:59 pm - 6:45 amDCA-MEL
23h 46m1 stop
$2,366Qantas Airways
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Tue, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 11

Flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Melbourne to Washington, D.C., Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Washington, D.C. back to Melbourne, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

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 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 $1,683 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $2,625 and $2,336 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C., you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Japan Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $877. KAYAK users also found Melbourne to Washington, D.C. round-trip flights on Singapore Airlines from $1,357 and on Air China from $1,396.

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Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$877
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
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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.
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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 $877 for a one-way ticket and $1,357 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Melbourne and Washington, D.C.?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Washington, D.C. from Melbourne.

  • 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 Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $2,762 and an overall rating of 7.7, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,326 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 travelers 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 round-trip 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.

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Top 4 airlines serving 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.
7.7
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 674 reviews
8.4crew
7.6comfort
7.9boarding
6.8food
6.8entertainment
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This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2024BNE - MEL
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This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Cabin crew were very professional and welcoming. They certainly appeared to have lifted their game. Congratulations

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

Very poor. Flight was cancelled due to captain exceeding hours. Told to fend for ourselves for 12 hours until a new flight could be done. This meant overnight accommodation in Hobart. Next plane was delayed and no food onboard. No apologies from Virgin. Extremely disappointing.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

1) crackly headphone jack 2) one of the emergency seats recline. Usually second row does. But in this case neither did 3) food was scrambled eggs or fruit. 4) fruit should not be the option to eggs 5)miserable unpleasant crew not a smile. Thought that was a virgin thing

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

I was pleasantly surprised with my flight to LA with Qantas. Although seats were not the roomies, service was excellent.

Wonderful crew, good food. Absolutely loved the wine spritz and wish I could buy it!

Don’t like last minute airline change. Not able to choose seat earlier.

Enjoyed the new possibilities of in flight entertainment. Been awhile since I've flown, and that was a nice surprise. Being able to pick from such a variety was personalized and welcomed.

The flight met my expectations. It left and landed on time

I was in premium economy. My seat didn’t recline much - it was broken. My phone charger didn’t work.

Flights delayed multiple times, travellers requests for updates ignored. Qantas continues to desatisfy travelling basics.

It got me where I needed it to; not much more. It had no competition so that was why I chose it.

Plane didn’t even make it off the ground. We all had to get off and walk to a different terminal (lots of confusion) to get on a different plane. Landed fairly late, connections missed.

One of the best flying experiences I’ve ever had.

The flight cancellation and process for getting a new flight was not that clear. United also had some delays that were unexpected. I am the most disappointed by the fact that I originally bought a Lufthansa ticket, only to be flown by United.

Need to have more snacks for the duration and coffee.

Crowded flight, but upbeat and kind crew. Pilot greeted us at door, flight attendant thanked a number of “special” passengers for their business, another addressed an eight-year old boy as “young man.” United obviously trying to up their game, but though all of that is nice and notable, flying still feels like moving along a human assembly line, being herded into one small space after another (boarding areas with too few seats, planes with limited personal space, shuttles (IAD) packed too full.

On time - really well operated flight. Friendly staff. Super impressed with United on this round trip.

It was ok until we got to DC and I wanted to use my United Club pass and the snobbish receptionist said that they don’t take one pass. It took me everything itch of patience not to tell her off

Food choice was poor and we had to buy on board snacks.

We were offer chocolate cookies , not everyone eat chocolate. Thank you

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

The flight was great until towards the end when the flight attendant read an excessively long commercial for purchasing an american airlines credit card. The worst part is that we are doing a lot of traveling this year so i was actually interested in getting the credit card, but I was so annoyed with the long commercial that I completely dismissed the flight attendant bringing around the information. Next time, keep the sales pitch to 10 seconds and then pass around the brochures!!

Nice aircraft. Plane was PACKED full and distance between seats was tight. Had it been more than a two hour flight it would not have been tolerable. I had much more knee space on the JetBlue flight I went out on.

New ridiculous policy by american destroyed my allegiance to american. As a million miler with american, I expected it would be easy to get on an earlier flight when I got to airport earlier than expected, and save a five hour layover. WRONG. The online app would not let me switch flights, So I called, and was promised a call back in 90 minutes. HAH! The customer service desk at DCA said “we no longer have access to changing a flight on our screens. If the app couldn’t do it, I should send a letter to American, but there’s nothing else possible!”

I am tired of being nickel and dimed for seat location, checked luggage and carry on bags. That is why i rarely fly anymore.

It was right on time and crew were very courteous

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Literally the worst experience ever and I had my service dog with me. Flight was supposed to leave at 1:51 PM but the plane arrived late. They boarded us around 3 PM and kept us on the plane for an hour saying that due to weather conditions in Miami, we could not takeoff yet. After waiting for an hour, they deplaned. And then they will not give us our bags back that we could just leave and schedule for another flight. Every hour they kept updating saying we have to wait another hour without any explanation as to what was going on. Eventually, I went to customer service to change my ticket, but by the time I made it to the front of the line, they started boarding my flight again. And then when we got onto the flight, they said there were two flight attendants That were past their shift. They kept us on the plane for about another 40 minutes until they told us they had no other flight attendance and had to deplane again. Then I gave us hotel vouchers and told us we would be on a flight at 6 AM the next day. At this point it is about 9 PM. I get to the hotel with my dog, who hasn’t been able to go potty for about eight hours. When I arrived at the hotel, I got a text alert saying my flight has been canceled at 6 AM and they moved past to 5 AM, however the hotel shuttle doesn’t leave early enough to make it to the airport for 5 AM flight. So me and some other passengers got a cab after about three hours of sleep to get back to the airport. This was the worst experience ever.

Their computers were down upon arrival to the airport. They were unable to figure out how to board us. We were delayed over an hour and a half.

Delay. Flight was delayed in Washington.knew that connection was impossible as not enough time to switch terminals. The steward would not let me stay the night. So forced to Dallas.late night, after 10pm.hotel checkin was one hour. Passengers lined up only one girl to checkin at comfort inn. No food availability at that time. Had to leave early at 6:30 am to catch a flight at 8:45. Stressfull.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/23Wed
2 stopsJapan Airlines
52h 05mMEL-BWI
$877
5/19Sun
2 stopsEtihad Airways
45h 05mMEL-IAD
$1,028
10/22Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
20h 26mMEL-BWI
$1,140
10/22Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
25h 51mMEL-BWI
$1,143
10/23Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
21h 21mMEL-BWI
$1,297
5/1Wed
1 stopVirgin Australia
34h 13mMEL-BWI
$1,299
7/4Thu
1 stopVirgin Australia
34h 04mMEL-BWI
$1,305
10/21Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
34h 09mMEL-BWI
$1,323
9/26Thu
2 stopsQantas Airways
25h 47mMEL-BWI
$1,393
7/4Thu
1 stopQantas Airways
37h 44mMEL-DCA
$2,091

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/2Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 10mMEL-IAD
5/6Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
29h 40mIAD-MEL
$1,585
5/2Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
31h 30mMEL-IAD
5/6Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
29h 40mIAD-MEL
$1,589
5/2Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
31h 30mMEL-BWI
5/6Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
33h 32mBWI-MEL
$1,991
5/2Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
31h 30mMEL-BWI
5/6Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
33h 32mBWI-MEL
$1,997
5/1Wed
multi-stopEmirates
44h 15mMEL-IAD
5/6Mon
multi-stopEmirates
44h 55mIAD-MEL
$2,125
5/1Wed
multi-stopEmirates
44h 15mMEL-IAD
5/6Mon
multi-stopEmirates
42h 40mIAD-MEL
$2,131
5/2Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
26h 05mMEL-BWI
5/6Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
33h 25mBWI-MEL
$2,166
5/2Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
24h 34mMEL-BWI
5/6Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
33h 25mBWI-MEL
$2,173
5/2Thu
multi-stopAir Canada
29h 20mMEL-IAD
5/6Mon
multi-stopAir Canada
27h 55mIAD-MEL
$2,221
5/2Thu
multi-stopAir Canada
28h 15mMEL-IAD
5/6Mon
multi-stopAir Canada
29h 35mIAD-MEL
$2,227

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