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Sat, Jul 11
Washington, D.C. DCAMelbourne MEL
£481
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Thu, Jul 9
Washington, D.C. IADMelbourne MEL
£497
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Sat, Jul 11
Washington, D.C. BWIMelbourne MEL
£499
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Thu, Jul 9
Washington, D.C. BWIMelbourne MEL
£503
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Thu, Jul 9
Washington, D.C. DCAMelbourne MEL
£516
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Thu, Jul 9
Washington, D.C. BWIMelbourne MEL
£518
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Sat, Jul 11 – Fri, Jul 17
Washington, D.C. BWIMelbourne MEL
£1,122
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Sat, Jul 11 – Fri, Jul 17
Washington, D.C. DCAMelbourne MEL
£1,124
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Thu, Jul 9 – Wed, Jul 15
Washington, D.C. BWIMelbourne MEL
£1,126
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Thu, Jul 9 – Wed, Jul 15
Washington, D.C. BWIMelbourne MEL
£1,144
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Sat, Jul 11 – Fri, Jul 17
Washington, D.C. DCAMelbourne MEL
£1,210
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Washington, D.C. BWIMelbourne MEL
£1,228
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How much do flights to Melbourne cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£481

Cheapest round-trip

£1,122

Average round-trip

£1,411

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Qantas

Getting from Melbourne airport to the city center

Fastest option: SkyBus express coach. Best value: regional bus services and ride-sharing.

Melbourne is served by Melbourne Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, located 23 km northwest of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including express coaches, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Melbourne does not have a direct rail link to the airport, making SkyBus the most popular public transport option. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-50 min

$18 – $22; adult one-way; return tickets available

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

direct to CBD

50-70 min

$22 – $26; adult one-way

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

beachside suburbs

25-55 min

$55 – $85; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-55 min

$40 – $75; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

25-50 min

$80 – $150; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

25-50 min

$50 – $120; per day; varies by vehicle type

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and regional travel

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Melbourne Airport does not have a direct train connection to the city center.
  • SkyBus operates 24/7 with reduced frequency during late night hours.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing pickup points are located at the ground transport area outside each terminal.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during morning and evening peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Melbourne

Depart from
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
Melbourne
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
QantasQFAQFNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
United AirlinesUALUANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Melbourne

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C15°C
February25°C15°C
March23°C14°C
April19°C11°C
May15°C9°C
June13°C7°C
July12°C6°C
August13°C6°C
September16°C7°C
October19°C9°C
November21°C11°C
December23°C13°C
Hottest Month
26°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
301
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
20 Jun
77%
13°C10°C
27 Jun
57%
12°C8°C
Sunday
21 Jun
23%
14°C10°C
28 Jun
15%
13°C7°C
Monday
22 Jun
17%
12°C8°C
29 Jun
14%
14°C9°C
Tuesday
23 Jun
69%
14°C8°C
30 Jun
11%
14°C7°C
Wednesday
24 Jun
17%
13°C9°C
1 Jul
40%
11°C8°C
Thursday
25 Jun
14°C7°C
2 Jul
14%
12°C9°C
Friday
26 Jun
14°C7°C
3 Jul
39%
14°C8°C
Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Book your trip to arrive at Melbourne, or Avalon. The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Jetstar Airways, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, and United Airlines. Washington, D.C. and Melbourne have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.
What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Bali, Gold Coast, Singapore, Denpasar, Bangkok, New Delhi, Auckland, Cairns, Hobart, Manchester, Canberra, Amritsar, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila.
Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Hagerstown Regional, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Charlottesville–Albemarle.
Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and Melbourne?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Melbourne with Qantas, Jetstar Airways, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Washington, D.C. and Melbourne?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Washington, D.C. and Melbourne, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Washington, D.C. and Melbourne?
Traveling between Washington, D.C. and Melbourne, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Washington, D.C.?
There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Hagerstown Regional, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Charlottesville–Albemarle
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Washington, D.C. and Melbourne depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Washington, D.C., such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Washington, D.C. and Melbourne arrive?
What time do flights between Washington, D.C. and Melbourne depart?
What time do flights between Washington, D.C. and Melbourne arrive?

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