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$522 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 9/28. 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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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 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Melbourne to Washington, D.C.

Fri, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 14
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 4:47 pmMEL-BWI
21h 17m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 8:30 amBWI-MEL
29h 05m2 stops
$844United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 6:35 amMEL-BWI
31h 05m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 12:45 pmBWI-MEL
30h 15m3 stops
$922Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
Virgin Australia Logo
10:30 am - 6:07 pmMEL-BWI
22h 37m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
7:07 am - 9:30 amBWI-MEL
34h 23m1 stop
$1,040Virgin Australia
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Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 13
Virgin Australia Logo
10:55 am - 5:50 amMEL-BWI
32h 55m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
6:55 pm - 12:20 pmBWI-MEL
26h 25m2 stops
$1,058Virgin Australia
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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 28
Qantas Airways Logo
10:00 am - 10:51 pmMEL-IAD
27h 51m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
5:37 pm - 5:00 amIAD-MEL
44h 23m1 stop
$1,075Qantas Airways
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
Qantas Airways Logo
4:05 pm - 11:00 pmMEL-DCA
21h 55m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
4:59 pm - 9:30 amDCA-MEL
24h 31m1 stop
$1,097Qantas Airways
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 10:51 pmMEL-IAD
21h 46m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:04 am - 5:00 amIAD-MEL
30h 56m1 stop
$1,110American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
Air New Zealand Logo
12:10 pm - 11:44 pmMEL-IAD
26h 34m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
6:30 am - 10:55 amIAD-MEL
36h 25m2 stops
$1,113Air New Zealand
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 11:00 pmMEL-DCA
21h 55m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 5:00 amDCA-MEL
24h 25m2 stops
$1,114American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7
Air New Zealand Logo
10:35 am - 12:58 amMEL-IAD
29h 23m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
3:25 pm - 9:25 amIAD-MEL
26h 00m2 stops
$1,162Air New Zealand
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
United Airlines
Cheapest • from $844 (round-trip)
Virgin Australia
Best reviews • 7.5 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 17% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$844
Overall average: $1,067
United Airlines
Fri 3/6Sat 3/14
MEL - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$522
United Airlines
Sun 9/28
MEL - BWI • 2 stops
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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 round-trip flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Washington, D.C. on a Thursday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Melbourne, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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 March, where tickets cost $1,131 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,767 and $1,483 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$522
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower 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 round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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 $522 for a one-way ticket and $844 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.?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld 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., Virgin Australia or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. are Virgin Australia and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,688 and an overall rating of 7.5, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,577 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 3 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.
7.5
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 416 reviews
7.5Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.4Entertainment
6.4Food
8.2Crew
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Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

10.0 ExcellentManish, Aug 2025MEL - SYD
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Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

Overall, it was good. I was seating next to a wonderful lady and did not notice how time flew. Thanks

This is the best united airlines flight that I took. The crew was very friendly and the food was tasty!

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

Had one staff that was not pleasant. Seems they are stressed with too many people to care for.

I would have liked an opportunity to move to a different seat ( even would have checked in my hand luggage)as I had health issues where I didn't have to clamber over the passenger next to me to for toilet use/ movement [ She was a highly unpleasant neighbor to sit next to]. In addition, I found that my European phone plan had run out of data and so I was not receiving emails from yourselves on airport wifi to be able to check in online and verifications difficult as did not accept the ticket number I had. I asked for an extra blanket but was told there was none. Then I saw other passengers receiving them. I couldn't eat the food and asked for snacks : Stewardess said " on the way" but they did not bring. The best bit was the check in process in Lisbon. Very efficient. However, I did not understand why we had to collect our bags at Washington then go through customs again. It was not explained. I also with my leg and health issue had approximately mile walk to the gate ( which then changed) . There appeared to be no moving walkways or help provided.

The attendant were friendly. I suggest you have a medical attendant on board every flight so that in case someone is sick , he/she will help them.

We had a very long diversion and our food voucher didn’t work because the restaurants were closed

United airlines, mediocre at best. No issues , nothing great . Worked for me

Turbulent taking off & landing to Dulles from Raleigh. Flight from Dulles to Tokyo very good!!

Given it’s a red-eye into Charolotte, we didn’t get any food. The survey does not include “N/A” so the rating will be skewed.

The delayed flight was awful and moving the departure gate twice was annoying

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

The flight was on time and crew were nice, seats were tight and there was entertainment available

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

Initial flight was cancelled at the time of arrival to the airport, flight alternative requires switching from direct to flight with a layover, and the plane felt like it would split apart, it was so rattle-y.

Weather delay for 2.5 hours followed by half hour crew delay, did not have ginger ale, uncomfortable seats

It was nobody’s fault - but the plane came 4-hrs late and we were updated randomly in 20-30 mins increments which left us hostage to sit and wait expectantly. It was very long and got very late. Our plane didn’t land until nearly 1 am! Also the toilet wasn’t working. The hosts were nice enough but were clearly “about to pass out” as one told me. Lastly, there was no snack or even time for it. Just a bad experience overall.

The boarding crew was incredibly helpful getting me on an earlier flight

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

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