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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from $1,180

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DTW
6 Aug — 13 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 July 2026.

Mon 3/813:35
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop23h 01m
Qantas Airways
Mon 17/817:00
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/7$1,419
Mon 20/709:45
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops27h 55m
American Airlines
Mon 3/807:58
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop31h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,425
Mon 3/809:45
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops26h 51m
American Airlines
Mon 17/810:24
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops28h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,445
Sun 2/810:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops33h 02m
Delta
Wed 19/817:40
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops24h 10m
Delta
Deal found 7/7$1,461
Wed 19/810:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop22h 59m
Delta
Wed 26/808:30
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops33h 20m
Delta
Deal found 5/7$1,462
Tue 25/810:55
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops25h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 29/919:11
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops46h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,477
Sun 9/809:30
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops26h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 6/906:15
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops36h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,493
Sun 9/810:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops27h 59m
Delta
Fri 4/910:30
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops31h 20m
Delta
Deal found 6/7$1,601
Wed 2/910:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops23h 15m
Delta
Sat 10/1020:10
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops45h 40m
Delta
Deal found 5/7$1,602
Mon 7/909:45
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops26h 45m
American Airlines
Mon 12/1016:10
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,630
Sat 8/809:45
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops24h 28m
American Airlines
Sat 5/917:00
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,641
Mon 7/909:45
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops24h 35m
American Airlines
Sat 10/1011:39
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops28h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,647

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 7 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,419

One-way from

$1,180

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,399
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 3/8-17/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 01m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 16/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 22m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($475 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($102 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 7 July 2026.
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MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 20/7

09:45-23:40

2 stops27h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/8

07:58-05:00

1 stop31h 02m

$1,425

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 2/8

10:00-05:02

2 stops33h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 19/8

17:40-07:50

2 stops24h 10m

$1,461

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 9/8

09:30-22:19

2 stops26h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/9

06:15-08:15

2 stops36h 00m

$1,493

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 9/8

10:00-23:59

2 stops27h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/9

20:29-07:50

1 stop21h 21m

$1,601

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 23/10

11:55-18:37

1 stop21h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/1

12:35-09:30

2 stops28h 55m

$1,778

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 22/10

11:55-22:30

2 stops25h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 22/1

16:55-10:30

2 stops25h 35m

$1,778
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

10:00-18:59

1 stop22h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 17/8

18:25-07:50

1 stop23h 25m

$1,790
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 17/12

12:45-09:50

2 stops37h 05m

$1,180

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 16/12

12:00-23:06

1 stop27h 06m

$1,180

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 16/12

11:30-23:52

2 stops28h 22m

$1,181

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $850). Flying from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,553). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated 7 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
649 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
649 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
649 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,057 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
649 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,943 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
649 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,782 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
649 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from Melbourne?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 27.8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Detroit. 4 airlines have flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 26h 49m. Fly via American Airlines, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Melbourne and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 15920 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with prices starting at $850. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $946 and $1,044, respectively. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $850). Flying from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,553). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Detroit

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 7 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$850Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$946Average$1,560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,044Average$1,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,380Average$2,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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