Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Washington
Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Washington
Looking for cheap flights from Melbourne to Washington? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Melbourne to Washington vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 63,000–77,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Melbourne to Washington for specific travel dates.
2026-12-22
MEL - IAD
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 63,000 Pts + $111
2026-12-23
MEL - IAD
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 63,000 Pts + $111
2026-12-19
MEL - IAD
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 77,000 Pts + $125.4
Melbourne to Washington flight facts
Distance
10,173 mi
16,372 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 20h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−16h
Washington is 16 hours behind Melbourne.
Airports in Melbourne
MEL · Melbourne Intl
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Melbourne - Baltimore · Baltimore is 36 mi from Washington
Flights Melbourne - Weyers Cave · Weyers Cave is 99 mi from Washington
Flights Melbourne - Philadelphia · Philadelphia is 126 mi from Washington
Flights Melbourne - Allentown · Allentown is 155 mi from Washington
Premium cabin flights from Melbourne to Washington
Premium cabin
2026-12-20
MEL - IAD
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 77,000 Pts + $125.4
Premium cabin
2026-12-21
MEL - IAD
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 77,000 Pts + $125.4
Premium cabin
2026-12-22
MEL - IAD
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 63,000 Pts + $111
Selected hotels for your next stay
Washington (United States)
Thompson Washington D.C.
From 12,000 Pts or $184
Washington (United States)
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
From 15,000 Pts or $185
Springfield (USA)
Hotel Belvoir Springfield
From 32,000 Pts or $99
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Melbourne to Washington depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Melbourne to Washington.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Melbourne to Washington.
Melbourne and Washington are about 10,173 miles (16,372 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 10,173-mile straight-line distance takes about 20h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Washington is 16 hours behind Melbourne.
Departures from Melbourne: Melbourne Intl (MEL). Arrivals in Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Washington, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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