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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from $860

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 28/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DTW
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 27 January 2026.

Wed 11/309:10
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop20h 42m
Delta
Wed 18/309:15
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops30h 45m
Delta
Deal found 24/1$1,172
Thu 5/311:30
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops28h 04m
United Airlines
Thu 26/313:52
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1$1,313
Wed 24/609:30
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops28h 14m
United Airlines
Sat 11/714:15
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops28h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,316
Wed 11/313:45
MEL
-
DTW
3 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/318:32
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops26h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1$1,508
Fri 3/710:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop27h 04m
Delta
Fri 17/714:30
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop27h 20m
Delta
Deal found 26/1$1,760
Fri 3/710:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop21h 05m
Delta
Thu 16/721:25
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops44h 25m
Delta
Deal found 26/1$1,777
Wed 12/808:35
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops29h 09m
Air New Zealand
Mon 17/807:00
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops44h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/1$1,940

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 27 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,172

One-way from

$860

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,368
Delta
  • Delta
  • 11/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 14m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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28/3
  • 28/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price ($873 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($143 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 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 27 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

09:10-14:52

1 stop20h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/3

09:15-07:00

2 stops30h 45m

$1,172

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

13:00-22:10

2 stops25h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 26/3

07:00-09:00

1 stop35h 00m

$1,313

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 24/6

09:30-23:44

2 stops28h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/7

16:15-08:15

2 stops26h 00m

$1,316

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 26/6

09:30-23:37

2 stops28h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/7

16:15-08:15

2 stops26h 00m

$1,316

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

13:45-04:40

3 stops29h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/3

18:32-12:25

2 stops26h 53m

$1,508

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 3/7

10:00-23:04

1 stop27h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 17/7

14:30-07:50

1 stop27h 20m

$1,760

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sat 28/3

10:25-05:05

3 stops33h 40m

$860

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sat 28/3

10:30-22:25

2 stops26h 55m

$1,883

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

10:00-19:13

1 stop23h 13m

$2,112

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

18:00-18:26

2 stops38h 26m

$2,253

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Detroit. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $610). Flying from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,605). 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.

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 27 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, United Airlines, andAmerican 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SYD - LAX

Flight Cancelled after sitting on plane for 1 1/2 hours. Didn't fly till next day. Incurred change fees on my connection in LAX. Next Day flight late. Missed connection on American in LA. AA couldn't rebook. Had to pay $800 to rebook on SW Air.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SYD - LAX

Flight Cancelled after sitting on plane for 1 1/2 hours. Didn't fly till next day. Incurred change fees on my connection in LAX. Next Day flight late. Missed connection on American in LA. AA couldn't rebook. Had to pay $800 to rebook on SW Air.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,207 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SYD - LAX

Flight Cancelled after sitting on plane for 1 1/2 hours. Didn't fly till next day. Incurred change fees on my connection in LAX. Next Day flight late. Missed connection on American in LA. AA couldn't rebook. Had to pay $800 to rebook on SW Air.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,198 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SYD - LAX

Flight Cancelled after sitting on plane for 1 1/2 hours. Didn't fly till next day. Incurred change fees on my connection in LAX. Next Day flight late. Missed connection on American in LA. AA couldn't rebook. Had to pay $800 to rebook on SW Air.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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. 3 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 20h 42m. Fly via 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 Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with prices starting at $610. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $682 and $1,071, respectively. These flights start at 57% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $610). Flying from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,605). 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 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Detroit

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$610Average$2,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,071Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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