Statistics on Melbourne-Washington D. C. flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Washington D. C. (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Washington D. C. from Melbourne airport is $ 1718 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1406 (in march) and $ 2193 (in december), which is a saving of $ 313 or a surplus of $ 475 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1111 to $1164 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Washington D. C. before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Washington D. C. plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 23935 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Washington D. C. from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1406, saving $ 313 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1718). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2193).
Flight Melbourne-Washington D. C.: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1635 | $ 2092 | high price |
| February | $ 1111 | $ 1493 | good price |
| March | $ 1065 | $ 1406 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1296 | $ 1806 | fair price |
| May | $ 1148 | $ 1590 | good price |
| June | $ 1290 | $ 1728 | fair price |
| July | $ 1443 | $ 1866 | fair price |
| August | $ 1187 | $ 1532 | good price |
| September | $ 1241 | $ 1656 | fair price |
| October | $ 1210 | $ 1733 | fair price |
| November | $ 1146 | $ 1519 | good price |
| December | $ 1703 | $ 2193 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Melbourne to Washington D. C.
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Washington D. C. range from $741 to $2328. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $741 to $794), 1% at the maximum price (from $2275 to $2328). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1429 to $1482 (5% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Washington D. C. flight
There are 16 companies that serve Melbourne from Washington D. C. airport: United, Jetstar, Qatar Airways, Fiji Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia, Philippine Airlines, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Air New Zealand, Emirates, Air China, American Airlines, Air Canada and Singapore Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 23935 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Melbourne->Washington D. C. route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Washington D. C. flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $97. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $134.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Washington D. C. to Melbourne departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $84. Conversely, departing from Washington D. C. on a thursday may cost you an additional $101.
Top prices Melbourne-Washington D. C.
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Washington D. C. | 17-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 1080 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Melbourne → Washington D. C. | 03-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 973 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Washington D. C. | 14-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 1010 | layover flight with United |
| Melbourne → Washington D. C. | 04-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 1060 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Melbourne → Washington D. C. | 06-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 1080 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Melbourne → Washington D. C. | 08-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 1001 | layover flight with United |
| Melbourne → Washington D. C. | 02-04 to 16-04-2025 | $ 1114 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Melbourne → Washington D. C. | 09-04 to 23-04-2025 | $ 1111 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Melbourne → Washington D. C. | 10-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 1114 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Melbourne → Washington D. C. | 06-08 to 20-08-2025 | $ 1113 | layover flight with American Airlines |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Washington D. C. to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Melbourne-Washington D. C. flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Washington D. C., it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 1624 $, which is a saving of 94 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (611 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Washington D. C. flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1854 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2060), 1 to 2 months ($ 1987), 4 to 5 months ($ 2064), 5 to 6 months ($ 1967), 6 to 7 months ($ 2040), 8 to 9 months ($ 1947) |
| February | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1365 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1420), 2 to 3 months ($ 1475), 7 to 8 months ($ 1489) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1246 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1322), 2 to 3 months ($ 1346), 3 to 4 months ($ 1300), 4 to 5 months ($ 1287) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1524 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1704), 5 to 6 months ($ 1709), 7 to 8 months ($ 1644) |
| May | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1384 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1564), 2 to 3 months ($ 1393), 7 to 8 months ($ 1439) |
| June | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1380 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1706), 3 to 4 months ($ 1577), 4 to 5 months ($ 1514), 5 to 6 months ($ 1618), 6 to 7 months ($ 1666), 7 to 8 months ($ 1658), 8 to 9 months ($ 1672), 9 to 10 months ($ 1558) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1649 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1804), 5 to 6 months ($ 1782), 9 to 10 months ($ 1722) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1395 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1496), 3 to 4 months ($ 1516), 4 to 5 months ($ 1474), 5 to 6 months ($ 1441) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1403 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1621), 2 to 3 months ($ 1616), 3 to 4 months ($ 1582), 4 to 5 months ($ 1457), 5 to 6 months ($ 1546), 6 to 7 months ($ 1446), 7 to 8 months ($ 1568) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1460 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1644), 2 to 3 months ($ 1515), 3 to 4 months ($ 1479), 5 to 6 months ($ 1635) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1296 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1363), 4 to 5 months ($ 1357), 6 to 7 months ($ 1425) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1835 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2184), 3 to 4 months ($ 2131), 5 to 6 months ($ 1913), 6 to 7 months ($ 2047) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Washington D. C. are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $32. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $26 more.
Melbourne to Washington D. C.: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1468 $1358 to $1509 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1933 $1400 to $2739 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1896 $1080 to $3989 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1212 $973 to $1521 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1124 $1001 to $1464 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1255 $1111 to $1469 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1250 $1150 to $1386 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1601 $1113 to $2965 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1530 $1178 to $1735 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1202 $1109 to $1431 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1249 $1119 to $1456 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1313 $1308 to $1318 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Washington D. C.. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!