Travelling from Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) taking off from here.
Washington Dulles International Airport is located in Washington DC. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is 15 hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Melbourne to IAD.
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Melbourne to IAD with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEL and IAD include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to IAD flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80.09% of flights out of here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IAD instead:
Grab a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car and explore Washington DC and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport flight.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
The centre of Washington DC is about 40 kilometres from Washington Dulles International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
At the moment, RM2,510 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM3,948. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to IAD. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Find the best deal on a flight from Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). July is the peak month for travel to Washington DC. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in February.
Book a Melbourne to IAD plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Washington DC to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Washington DC
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Washington Dulles International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Washington DC:
Smithsonian and Lincoln Memorial are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Washington DC to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to The White House.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Washington DC, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey about 225 kilometres north-east to Philadelphia to tick off its leading sights. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 274 kilometres south-east of Washington DC, Virginia Beach is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach.