Cheap flights from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from $874

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 26/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DTW
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in April or August, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Monday

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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 5 December 2025.

Tue 23/1211:30MEL - DTW
2 stops44h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/111:05DTW - MEL
2 stops30h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,316
Sun 14/1211:30MEL - DTW
2 stops42h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/117:50DTW - MEL
2 stops47h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,337
Fri 5/1210:10MEL - DTW
1 stop23h 18mDelta
Tue 9/1220:30DTW - MEL
1 stop43h 30mDelta
Deal found 3/12$1,658
Thu 25/1211:30MEL - DTW
2 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/118:00DTW - MEL
2 stops47h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,196
Sun 14/1210:10MEL - DTW
2 stops28h 23mDelta
Wed 7/112:30DTW - MEL
1 stop27h 30mDelta
Deal found 3/12$2,521
Thu 25/1213:55MEL - DTW
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/108:34DTW - MEL
3 stops35h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,583
Thu 4/1210:45MEL - DTW
2 stops23h 52mQantas Airways
Mon 22/1215:32DTW - MEL
2 stops34h 13mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$2,678

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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,310

One-way from

$874

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$3,315
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/1-24/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 25/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 40% potential increase in price ($1,695 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($226 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 5 December 2025.
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

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

09:45-22:40

2 stops26h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/6

12:13-05:00

1 stop26h 47m

$1,293

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

10:55-05:08

1 stop32h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/6

17:25-08:15

1 stop24h 50m

$1,308

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

13:00-22:10

2 stops25h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/1

16:45-10:00

2 stops49h 15m

$1,310

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 23/12

11:30-15:49

2 stops44h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/1

11:05-10:00

2 stops30h 55m

$1,316

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 14/12

11:30-13:38

2 stops42h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/1

17:50-09:30

2 stops47h 40m

$1,337

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

11:30-22:06

2 stops26h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/2

11:00-09:30

2 stops54h 30m

$1,633

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

10:10-15:26

1 stop21h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/2

20:42-08:00

1 stop43h 18m

$1,654

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

06:00-15:07

2 stops25h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

15:58-15:40

2 stops31h 42m

$1,677

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

06:00-18:39

2 stops28h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/2

15:58-15:40

2 stops31h 42m

$1,789

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 26/12

10:10-22:59

1 stop28h 49m

$874

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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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 28 November 2025.

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 $638). Flying from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,680). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 38% on flights from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 5 December 2025.
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.

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

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. 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 26h 55m. Fly via American Airlines 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 $714. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $895 and $1,121, 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 $638). Flying from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,680). 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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American AirlinesCheapest$835Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,122Average$1,378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,252Average$2,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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