£752 Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Washington (DCA)

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Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Washington (DCA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £752 for one-way flights and £818 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

United
Thu, 5 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
DCA
Washington
£818 Return, found 2 days ago
£818
Return
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, 5 Mar from Melbourne to Washington, returning Sat, 14 Mar, priced at £818 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, 5 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
DCA
Washington
£844 Return, found 2 days ago
£844
Return
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, 5 Mar from Melbourne to Washington, returning Sat, 14 Mar, priced at £844 found 2 days ago
United
Thu, 5 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
DCA
Washington
£852 Return, found 2 days ago
£852
Return
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, 5 Mar from Melbourne to Washington, returning Sat, 14 Mar, priced at £852 found 2 days ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, 5 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
DCA
Washington
£1,021 Return, found 2 days ago
£1,021
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 5 Mar from Melbourne to Washington, returning Sat, 14 Mar, priced at £1,021 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 5 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
DCA
Washington
£1,059 Return, found 2 days ago
£1,059
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 5 Mar from Melbourne to Washington, returning Sat, 14 Mar, priced at £1,059 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 5 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
DCA
Washington
£1,068 Return, found 2 days ago
£1,068
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 5 Mar from Melbourne to Washington, returning Sat, 14 Mar, priced at £1,068 found 2 days ago
Air New Zealand
Wed, 7 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
DCA
Washington
£1,236 Return, found 6 days ago
£1,236
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed, 7 Oct from Melbourne to Washington, returning Mon, 2 Nov, priced at £1,236 found 6 days ago
Air Canada
Wed, 7 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
DCA
Washington
£1,441 Return, found 6 days ago
£1,441
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, 7 Oct from Melbourne to Washington, returning Mon, 2 Nov, priced at £1,441 found 6 days ago
Air New Zealand
Wed, 7 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
DCA
Washington
£1,446 Return, found 6 days ago
£1,446
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed, 7 Oct from Melbourne to Washington, returning Mon, 2 Nov, priced at £1,446 found 6 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 5 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
DCA
Washington
£1,503 Return, found 2 days ago
£1,503
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 5 Mar from Melbourne to Washington, returning Sat, 14 Mar, priced at £1,503 found 2 days ago

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from MEL to DCA?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight between Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and DCA is £818. But you better act soon. This price is taken from fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from MEL to National Airport?
Most flights can be conveniently cancelled online, but whether or not you are charged a fee differs between airlines. If you do have to cancel your escape, follow the easy instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from MEL to National Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Tullamarine Airport to National Airport?
With around 16,400 kilometres separating Tullamarine Airport and DCA, your flight will be a long one. Pack wisely to make your trip comfortable. Little things like a spare pair of socks and a good travel pillow should be in your carry-on bag.
Which airlines fly direct from Tullamarine Airport to National Airport?
Unfortunately, there are no airlines that fly direct between Tullamarine Airport and National Airport. You'll need to book a flight with one or more stops.
Are Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to National Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can sometimes nab a bargain, with some super cheap airfares from MEL to DCA popping up a few weeks prior to the departure date. If you'd rather plan ahead, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals regularly — as early as 12 months in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not all airlines quote prices so far in advance.

Travel information

Origin airport
Tullamarine
Destination airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National
Return price
£818
Distance
16291 km

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Grab a great deal on your flight from Tullamarine (MEL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Melbourne to Washington today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Tullamarine to Ronald Reagan Washington National start at just £818 and range up to £1,503.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Melbourne and Washington
  • booking your flight during March, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

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Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

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