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Flight deals from Melbourne to Washington Dulles Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Washington Dulles Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $3,469. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Washington D.C..$2,926 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,926, select.

Washington D.C..$3,005 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,005, select.

Washington D.C..$3,016 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Sat, 25 Jul.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,016, select.

Washington D.C..$3,038 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,038, select.

Washington D.C..$3,046 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,046, select.

Washington D.C..$3,132 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Mon, 11 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,132, select.

Washington D.C..$3,136 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,136, select.

Washington D.C..$3,136 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Tue, 16 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,136, select.

Washington D.C..$3,136 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,136, select.

Washington D.C..$3,318 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,318, select.

Washington D.C..$3,319 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,319, select.

Washington D.C..$3,351 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,351, select.

Washington D.C..$3,385 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,385, select.

Washington D.C..$3,417 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Mon, 27 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,417, select.

Washington D.C..$3,452 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,452, select.

Washington D.C..$3,452 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Wed, 29 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,452, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Washington Dulles

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Melbourne to Washington Dulles: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Melbourne to Washington D.C. below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Washington Dulles.

Melbourne to Washington D.C.: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$1,946
Cheapest month to fly	June

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Washington Dulles: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Melbourne to Washington Dulles?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Washington Dulles is $2,926. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Washington Dulles?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Washington Dulles. But we found flights with one stop from $2,926.

How many flights are there a week from Melbourne to Washington Dulles?

As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Melbourne to Washington Dulles.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Washington Dulles?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Washington Dulles is usually May.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Washington Dulles Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Washington Dulles Airport on Monday, 25 May 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Melbourne to Washington Dulles Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne and Washington Dulles Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Washington Dulles?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington Dulles but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Washington D.C.?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Washington Dulles with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Washington Dulles is Air New Zealand .

Flying from Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): What you need to know

Washington DC is 16 hours behind Melbourne. Washington Dulles International Airport is located in Washington DC, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Your flight from Melbourne to IAD won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to IAD. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

You can reach AVV from central Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Relax before your Melbourne to IAD flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport get to their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80%.

About Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Consider booking a hotel near IAD if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Washington DC and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.

Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC

Central Washington DC is around 40 kilometres from Washington Dulles International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

$1,946 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport. A return flight starts at $2,926. These fares can change depending on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to IAD. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport ticket.
Be the first to know about deals for plane tickets from Melbourne to IAD by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Save on your flight from Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). May is when most people visit Washington DC. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Book your Melbourne to IAD plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC and 10ºC.

More about Washington DC

Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Washington DC:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Washington DC when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Lincoln Memorial followed by The White House and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

Explore more of the United States

Washington DC is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres northeast of Washington DC, a trip to Philadelphia will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Virginia Beach is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 274 kilometres southeast of Washington DC. No journey is complete without experiencing Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach.