How long does it take to fly to Melbourne?

Average flight duration from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Baltimore to Melbourne Airport is 23h 16m on average, while flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport is 28h 42m on average. Melbourne Airport is the most popular airport in Melbourne.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?

United Airlines, Delta, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne

What airlines fly to Melbourne?

United Airlines, Air New Zealand and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from Washington, D.C. according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 73% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Melbourne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne are refreshed on a daily basis.

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As of March 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne.

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Melbourne. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

$501 Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Washington, D.C. and Melbourne?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,284 to $1,693. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,106.

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7:00 pm - 7:20 pm

DCA

MEL

34h 20m

2 stops

7:30 am - 10:55 pm

MEL

DCA

29h 25m

2 stops

$1,106Multiple Airlines

Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9

7:00 pm - 7:20 pm

DCA

MEL

34h 20m

2 stops

7:30 am - 10:55 pm

MEL

DCA

29h 25m

2 stops

$1,135Multiple Airlines

Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9

9:00 am - 11:05 am

IAD

MEL

36h 05m

3 stops

8:30 pm - 8:29 pm

MEL

IAD

37h 59m

3 stops

$1,319Air Canada

Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, May 4

6:59 pm - 7:20 pm

DCA

MEL

34h 21m

2 stops

7:30 am - 11:00 pm

MEL

DCA

29h 30m

2 stops

$1,395Fiji Airways

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 19

9:00 am - 11:05 am

IAD

MEL

36h 05m

3 stops

8:30 pm - 8:29 pm

MEL

IAD

37h 59m

3 stops

$1,412Air Canada

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

6:59 pm - 7:20 pm

DCA

MEL

34h 21m

2 stops

7:30 am - 11:00 pm

MEL

DCA

29h 30m

2 stops

$1,413Fiji Airways

Thu, Aug 27 - Sat, Sep 12

8:30 am - 1:35 pm

DCA

MEL

39h 05m

2 stops

1:35 pm - 9:20 pm

MEL

DCA

21h 45m

1 stop

$1,422Qantas Airways

Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9

6:20 pm - 8:15 am

BWI

MEL

23h 55m

1 stop

9:30 am - 5:08 pm

MEL

BWI

21h 38m

1 stop

$1,453United Airlines

Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10

4:12 pm - 8:15 am

BWI

MEL

26h 03m

2 stops

10:55 am - 9:02 pm

MEL

BWI

24h 07m

2 stops

$1,454United Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

7:10 pm - 2:10 pm

BWI

AVV

29h 00m

2 stops

8:55 pm - 7:19 pm

AVV

BWI

36h 24m

2 stops

$1,849Qantas Airways

Tue, Jun 23 - Mon, Jul 6

Air Canada flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne

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Air Canada

Apr 24

IAD9:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 05m

3 stops

MEL11:05 amMelbourne

May 4

MEL8:30 pmMelbourne

37h 59m

3 stops

IAD8:29 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,319

Air Canada

Apr 21

IAD9:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 05m

3 stops

MEL11:05 amMelbourne

Apr 28

MEL8:30 pmMelbourne

37h 59m

3 stops

IAD8:29 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,412

Air Canada

Apr 20

IAD9:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 05m

3 stops

MEL11:05 amMelbourne

May 3

MEL8:45 pmMelbourne

37h 44m

3 stops

IAD8:29 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,420

United Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne

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United Airlines

May 3

BWI6:20 pmBaltimore/Washington

23h 55m

1 stop

MEL8:15 amMelbourne

May 10

MEL9:30 amMelbourne

23h 39m

2 stops

BWI7:09 pmBaltimore/Washington

$1,453

United Airlines

May 6

BWI4:12 pmBaltimore/Washington

26h 03m

2 stops

MEL8:15 amMelbourne

May 13

MEL10:55 amMelbourne

24h 07m

2 stops

BWI9:02 pmBaltimore/Washington

$1,454

United Airlines

May 2

BWI6:20 pmBaltimore/Washington

23h 55m

1 stop

MEL8:15 amMelbourne

May 9

MEL10:55 amMelbourne

25h 49m

2 stops

BWI10:44 pmBaltimore/Washington

$1,458

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Sat 5/2

7:00 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops34h 20m

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Sat 5/9

7:30 am-10:55 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$1,106

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/2

7:00 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Melbourne

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7:30 am-10:55 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$1,135

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IADMEL

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Fri 4/24

9:00 am-11:05 am

3 stops36h 05m

Melbourne

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8:30 pm-8:29 pm

3 stops37h 59m

$1,319

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DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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6:59 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops34h 21m

Melbourne

Sat 9/19

7:30 am-11:00 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$1,395

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/21

9:00 am-11:05 am

3 stops36h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 4/28

8:30 pm-8:29 pm

3 stops37h 59m

$1,412

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/27

6:59 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops34h 21m

Melbourne

Sat 9/12

7:30 am-11:00 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$1,413

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/2

8:30 am-1:35 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 5/9

1:35 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,422

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BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/3

6:20 pm-8:15 am

1 stop23h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 5/10

9:30 am-5:08 pm

1 stop21h 38m

$1,453

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/6

4:12 pm-8:15 am

2 stops26h 03m

Melbourne

Wed 5/13

10:55 am-9:02 pm

2 stops24h 07m

$1,454

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - AVV

BWIAVV

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 6/23

7:10 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 7/6

8:55 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops36h 24m

$1,849

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Washington, D.C. and Melbourne?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,354. The month of February is another great option to travel to Melbourne, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. averaging around $1,443.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $1,561 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from Washington, D.C. for as low as $786 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne takes 22h 07m

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How far is Washington, D.C. to Melbourne by plane?
Washington, D.C. and Melbourne are 10173.2 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 22h 07m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?
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As of March 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Melbourne. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,195	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 618 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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