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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from $766

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 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DTW
28 Mar — 4 Apr1
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 26 February 2026.

Wed 4/316:05
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops24h 26m
American Airlines
Fri 13/313:02
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops24h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/2$1,083
Fri 27/316:05
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop20h 14m
Qantas Airways
Fri 3/416:01
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop22h 59m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/2$1,126
Wed 18/312:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops24h 16m
American Airlines
Sun 22/314:18
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops52h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/2$1,138
Thu 5/313:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop26h 59m
United Airlines
Tue 10/316:42
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops24h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/2$1,153
Thu 26/213:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops26h 54m
United Airlines
Sat 7/310:28
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops31h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/2$1,154
Wed 17/610:55
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops26h 48m
United Airlines
Sun 21/606:39
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop35h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,159
Fri 10/413:30
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 17/418:14
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2$1,253
Wed 8/410:55
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop24h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 15/415:29
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops26h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/2$1,430
Fri 27/307:30
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops31h 29m
United Airlines
Fri 3/407:10
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop35h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/2$1,483

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 26 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,126

One-way from

$766

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,246
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 27/3-3/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 13m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 13m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($763 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($137 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 26 February 2026.
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Depart

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Price

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

10:55-09:58

2 stops37h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/6

17:29-08:15

1 stop24h 46m

$1,154

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

10:55-23:43

2 stops26h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 21/6

06:39-08:15

1 stop35h 36m

$1,159

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

10:30-22:10

2 stops26h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

09:00-09:00

2 stops33h 00m

$1,159

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 18/6

10:55-05:20

1 stop32h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/7

17:29-10:35

2 stops27h 06m

$1,492

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 22/6

10:55-22:14

2 stops25h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 23/6

19:32-07:30

2 stops45h 58m

$1,687

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 21/6

09:30-23:43

2 stops28h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/7

06:34-08:15

1 stop35h 41m

$1,687

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 24/6

08:35-05:20

2 stops34h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/7

10:55-10:55

2 stops34h 00m

$2,261

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 24/6

10:55-05:20

1 stop32h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/7

06:00-08:15

2 stops36h 15m

$2,272

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 14/6

09:30-23:43

2 stops28h 13m

$766

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 14/6

09:30-23:43

2 stops28h 13m

$770

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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 Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 20 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should look to book at least 87 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $594). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,564). 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 26 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
998 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
998 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
998 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,348 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
998 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,353 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
998 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

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?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Detroit, you will be flying into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is just 27.8 km from the centre vof the city. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the only Detroit airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Melbourne on a regular basis.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 37h 03m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 15920 km between Melbourne Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($960), United Airlines ($1,044), and Qantas Airways ($1,165) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. American Airlines is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $594). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,564). 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$960Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,044Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,165Average$2,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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