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$537 Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Washington Dulles Airport

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 Dulles Intl departing on 8/4. 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 Dulles Intl (MEL-IAD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Dulles Intl 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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5:30 pm - 11:24 pmMEL-IAD
43h 54m2 stops
9:14 am - 6:45 amIAD-MEL
31h 31m2 stops
$1,785American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 24 - Thu, Aug 15
1:00 pm - 12:01 amMEL-IAD
25h 01m2 stops
9:14 am - 6:45 amIAD-MEL
31h 31m2 stops
$1,794American Airlines
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Fri, Jul 26 - Thu, Aug 15
6:05 am - 4:45 pmMEL-IAD
24h 40m2 stops
4:00 pm - 11:35 amIAD-MEL
29h 35m3 stops
$2,035Air Canada
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Wed, Jul 24 - Thu, Aug 15
6:00 am - 8:19 pmMEL-IAD
28h 19m3 stops
4:00 pm - 11:35 amIAD-MEL
29h 35m3 stops
$2,042Air Canada
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Thu, Jul 25 - Thu, Aug 22
9:10 pm - 4:40 pmMEL-IAD
33h 30m1 stop
10:00 pm - 10:35 amIAD-MEL
46h 35m2 stops
$2,115Etihad Airways
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Wed, Jul 24 - Thu, Aug 15
10:55 am - 5:53 amMEL-IAD
32h 58m1 stop
12:35 pm - 8:15 amIAD-MEL
29h 40m1 stop
$2,196United Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1 - Mon, Jul 8
3:15 pm - 4:40 pmMEL-IAD
39h 25m1 stop
10:00 pm - 10:05 amIAD-MEL
46h 05m2 stops
$2,271Etihad Airways
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Thu, Jul 25 - Thu, Aug 22
10:55 am - 7:34 pmMEL-IAD
22h 39m1 stop
12:35 pm - 8:15 amIAD-MEL
29h 40m1 stop
$2,281United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 24 - Thu, Aug 15
6:30 pm - 4:13 pmMEL-IAD
35h 43m2 stops
12:45 pm - 7:30 amIAD-MEL
28h 45m1 stop
$6,810Virgin Australia
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Sun, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 16
7:30 pm - 4:13 pmMEL-IAD
34h 43m2 stops
2:35 pm - 12:20 pmIAD-MEL
31h 45m2 stops
$6,833Virgin Australia
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Sun, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 16

Flights from Melbourne to Dulles Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Dulles Intl 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 Dulles Airport?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Melbourne to Washington Dulles Airport, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

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. Dulles Intl Airport, 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. Dulles Intl Airport is March, where tickets cost $1,198 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $2,261 and $2,130 respectively.

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

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. Dulles Intl Airport, 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. Dulles Intl Airport, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 69 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Washington Dulles Airport?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, American Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $1,062. KAYAK users also found Melbourne to Washington Dulles Airport round-trip flights on American Airlines from $1,785 and on Air Canada from $2,035.

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Low season

November

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$537
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Dulles Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Dulles Intl 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 Dulles Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport was $537 for a one-way ticket and $1,785 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Melbourne and Washington Dulles Airport?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Washington Dulles Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Washington Dulles Airport?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Washington Dulles Airport, 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 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 $2,384 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,049 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Washington Dulles Airport?

    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 Dulles Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Washington Dulles Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington Dulles Airport 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 Dulles Airport?

    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 Dulles Airport with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. Booking your flights between Melbourne and IAD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Washington Dulles Airport?

    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 Dulles Airport 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 airlines flying from Melbourne to Dulles Intl

 
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 Dulles Intl? 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.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 603 reviews
7.5Comfort
7.9Boarding
8.3Crew
6.7Entertainment
6.7Food
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The seats are so uncomfortable. The food doesn't exist unless you pay. Disappointed

4.0 OkaySam, May 2024MEL - SYD
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The seats are so uncomfortable. The food doesn't exist unless you pay. Disappointed

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.

United is my favorite and I always try to fly United. I feel like this crew didn’t mesh well together.

Flight was delayed in the gate by 5 hours and ultimately cancelled- rebooking service by United agents was terrible

Flight was late due to mechanical, had to spend night in hotel. Experience disembarking plane was poor, United did little for passengers except what they were required to do by law.

Boarding was terrible. My wife uses a wheel chair and she was in an incredibly hot closed metal cargo box for close to 20 minutes before getting on board

Only water and pretzels served on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. No video screens and so no wired audio. Poor sound on plan so did not understand anything said by crew. This is a safety issue. Electrical socket did not retain charging block so could not charge phone. No video screen so could not watch movies. Phone is not a substitute.

The food that was offered based on class level of your ticket was absolutely ridiculous and disgusting. They didn't even hot tea to serve, the food was horrible. On our departure flight I was seated in premium plus economy and considering the cost of the flight the food was literally some of the worst I've ever eaten. On the return flight I sat in economy with extra leg room and was given a thin little throw "blanket" and a flimsy little pillow. The air condition was on artic and the seating arrangement wasn't really worth the money. The seat didn't recline good enough and the foot rest was laughable. Total waste.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

I like the non stop flight to Lagos. The cabin crew were great, the food was alright and the ride was smooth. The downside is there wasn’t wifi connection from Lagos to Washington as stated. The 11hrs flight, became boring at times because of no wifi.

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

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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.
8/4Sun
3 stops
51h 55mMEL-IAD
$537
7/31Wed
3 stops
38h 50mMEL-IAD
$559
7/31Wed
2 stops
51h 55mMEL-IAD
$576
8/27Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
24h 22mMEL-IAD
$1,062
8/27Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
24h 22mMEL-IAD
$1,075
8/21Wed
3 stopsAir Tahiti Nui
60h 03mMEL-IAD
$1,182
8/5Mon
3 stopsAir Tahiti Nui
60h 05mMEL-IAD
$1,209
8/5Mon
1 stopVirgin Australia
27h 54mMEL-IAD
$1,448
7/31Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
25h 39mMEL-IAD
$1,452
8/1Thu
1 stopVirgin Australia
24h 18mMEL-IAD
$1,496

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Dulles Intl

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.
6/12Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
38h 41mMEL-IAD
7/12Fri
multi-stopAir Canada
27h 20mIAD-MEL
$2,087
6/12Wed
multi-stopAir Tahiti Nui
65h 15mMEL-IAD
7/12Fri
multi-stopAir Tahiti Nui
33h 42mIAD-MEL
$2,100
6/12Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
41h 23mMEL-IAD
7/12Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
58h 45mIAD-MEL
$2,153
6/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
49h 43mMEL-IAD
7/12Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
44h 05mIAD-MEL
$2,288
6/12Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
24h 45mMEL-IAD
7/12Fri
multi-stopAir Canada
29h 35mIAD-MEL
$2,446
6/12Wed
multi-stopVirgin Australia
20h 41mMEL-IAD
7/12Fri
multi-stopVirgin Australia
24h 00mIAD-MEL
$2,620

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Melbourne - Washington Dulles Airport Flights

Departure:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Destination:

Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)United States

Return flight deals:

Washington Dulles Airport - Melbourne

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