Cheap flights from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from $728

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DTW
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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

Cheap 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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,244

One-way from

$728

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,241
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 1/11-9/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 37m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 37% potential increase in price ($1,556 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($218 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit

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 16 September 2025.

Sat 1/1112:00MEL - DTW
2 stops24h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/1117:51DTW - MEL
2 stops47h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,244
Wed 29/1010:30MEL - DTW
2 stops26h 47mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1117:35DTW - MEL
1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,265
Fri 12/1213:00MEL - DTW
2 stops40h 06mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/105:30DTW - MEL
2 stops36h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/9$1,267
Tue 4/1113:00MEL - DTW
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/1109:15DTW - MEL
2 stops32h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,454
Fri 17/1010:30MEL - DTW
2 stops26h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 20/1018:05DTW - MEL
2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,457
Mon 13/1016:05MEL - DTW
1 stop21h 27mQantas Airways
Mon 20/1016:09DTW - MEL
1 stop21h 51mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/9$1,468
Sat 18/1011:55MEL - DTW
2 stops25h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/1011:00DTW - MEL
2 stops31h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,472
Wed 29/1016:05MEL - DTW
1 stop21h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/1111:48DTW - MEL
1 stop25h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,549
Mon 13/1016:05MEL - DTW
1 stop21h 27mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1016:09DTW - MEL
1 stop21h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9$1,552
Tue 28/1010:00MEL - DTW
3 stops28h 24mQantas Airways
Tue 4/1114:27DTW - MEL
2 stops27h 03mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/9$1,597
Fri 12/1213:00MEL - DTW
2 stops43h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/107:10DTW - MEL
2 stops38h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,601

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Melbourne

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Detroit

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Depart

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Price

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

10:30-23:35

2 stops28h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

17:35-10:00

1 stop24h 25m

$1,265

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

10:30-22:15

2 stops26h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/11

17:35-10:00

1 stop24h 25m

$1,265

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

10:30-23:42

2 stops28h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/11

16:30-09:30

2 stops25h 00m

$1,265

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 4/11

13:00-23:35

2 stops26h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/11

14:10-09:30

2 stops27h 20m

$1,265

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 4/11

13:00-23:35

2 stops26h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

17:35-10:00

1 stop24h 25m

$1,265

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

10:30-22:17

2 stops26h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/11

14:10-09:30

2 stops27h 20m

$1,265

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 3/11

13:00-23:35

2 stops26h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/11

17:35-10:00

1 stop24h 25m

$1,265

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 2/11

11:30-23:45

2 stops27h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/11

16:15-10:00

2 stops25h 45m

$1,265

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

12:00-09:45

2 stops36h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/11

17:35-10:00

1 stop24h 25m

$1,265

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 3/11

13:00-23:35

2 stops26h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

11:00-10:00

2 stops31h 00m

$1,265

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 12 September 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 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 16 September 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 51% on flights from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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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 16 September 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

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

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 28h 05m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Melbourne and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 15920 km.

  • 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 $828. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,127 and $1,242, respectively. These flights start at 53% 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Detroit

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American AirlinesCheapest$828Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,127Average$2,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,242Average$2,534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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