Cheap Flights from Washington to Melbourne
Cheap Flights from Washington to Melbourne
Looking for cheap flights from Washington to Melbourne? 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 Washington to Melbourne vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 40,000 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 Washington to Melbourne for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
DCA - MEL
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $29.1
2026-11-22
DCA - MEL
Economy | 1 Stop
From 40,000 Pts + $29.1
2026-11-21
DCA - MEL
Economy | 1 Stop
From 40,000 Pts + $34.7
2026-11-21
DCA - MEL
Economy | 1 Stop
From 40,000 Pts + $34.7
2026-11-14
IAD - MEL
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $47.6
2026-11-14
IAD - MEL
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 40,000 Pts + $83
Washington to Melbourne 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
Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of Washington.
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Airports in Melbourne
MEL · Melbourne Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Baltimore - Melbourne · Baltimore is 36 mi from Washington
Flights Philadelphia - Melbourne · Philadelphia is 126 mi from Washington
Premium cabin flights from Washington to Melbourne
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
IAD - MEL
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 63,000 Pts + $35
Premium cabin
2026-12-28
IAD - MEL
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 63,000 Pts + $35
Premium cabin
2026-12-29
IAD - MEL
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 63,000 Pts + $35
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
IAD - MEL
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 70,000 Pts + $35
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
IAD - MEL
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 70,000 Pts + $35
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
IAD - MEL
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 70,000 Pts + $35
Selected hotels for your next stay
Point Lonsdale (Australia)
Lon Retreat and Spa, an SLH Hotel
From 100,000 Pts or $444
Melbourne (Australia)
The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
From Pts or $431
Melbourne (Australia)
W Melbourne
From Pts or $348
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Washington to Melbourne 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 Washington to Melbourne.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Washington to Melbourne.
Washington and Melbourne 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.
Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of Washington.
Departures from Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD). Arrivals in Melbourne: Melbourne Intl (MEL).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Melbourne, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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