Flying from Melbourne to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) departing from here.
Ronald Reagan National Airport is located in Washington DC. The city is in the UTC-4 timezone and is 15 hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to DCA, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to DCA even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find out where you can stop along the way. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is an option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
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Most flights that depart Avalon Airport touch down at their destination as expected. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Ronald Reagan National Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DCA instead:
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Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Getting from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Currently, 515 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Ronald Reagan National Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 1.078 €. Keep in mind 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 DCA. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Melbourne to Ronald Reagan National Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Melbourne to Ronald Reagan National Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. May is the quietest month to go to Washington DC. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a Melbourne to DCA plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Washington DC to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Ronald Reagan National Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Washington DC
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Washington DC right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Ronald Reagan National Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial and The White House are highlights which should feature on every Washington DC itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Washington DC has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a visit to Philadelphia will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in the United States, head for Virginia Beach, about 241 kilometres south-east of Washington DC. Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach are among the biggest draws.
