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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from $1,142

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DTW
16 mar. — 23 mar.1
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 14 febrero 2026.

mié. 18/316:05
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop22h 53m
American Airlines
dom. 22/319:31
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop42h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,142
dom. 7/610:55
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop32h 25m
United Airlines
vie. 3/715:33
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops25h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,320
mié. 24/609:30
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops37h 03m
United Airlines
sáb. 11/708:50
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops33h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,329
sáb. 4/710:55
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop32h 20m
United Airlines
vie. 17/708:50
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops33h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,367
mié. 17/610:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop21h 05m
Delta
dom. 21/620:00
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops45h 50m
Delta
Deal found 11/2$1,873
mar. 10/318:55
MEL
-
DTW
3 stops44h 04m
Air New Zealand
mar. 24/307:00
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops36h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/2$1,948

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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 14 febrero 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,142

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,251
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 18/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 22m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($138 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Melbourne

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Detroit

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Price

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

mié. 18/3

16:05-23:58

1 stop22h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 22/3

19:31-05:00

1 stop42h 29m

$1,142

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

dom. 7/6

09:30-18:22

2 stops22h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 3/7

16:21-08:15

2 stops25h 54m

$1,320

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

mar. 10/3

11:30-20:10

2 stops23h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 24/3

13:52-09:00

2 stops28h 08m

$1,320

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

lun. 25/5

13:00-19:13

3 stops44h 13m

$1,975

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

lun. 25/5

13:35-22:39

1 stop23h 04m

$2,131

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

jue. 28/5

09:45-20:20

2 stops24h 35m

$2,136

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

vie. 29/5

09:45-20:20

2 stops24h 35m

$2,136

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

mié. 27/5

09:45-21:33

2 stops25h 48m

$2,136

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

vie. 29/5

10:00-17:06

1 stop21h 06m

$2,138

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

mié. 27/5

10:00-23:19

1 stop27h 19m

$2,138

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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

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 $597). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,571). 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 14 febrero 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
989 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

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
989 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
989 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

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
9,289 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
989 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

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
11,288 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
989 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

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 22h 53m. Fly via American 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, Qantas Airways ($597), American Airlines ($780), and United Airlines ($1,048) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Qantas Airways is 57% 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 $597). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,571). 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

Discover the top 3 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 14 febrero 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$597Average$2,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$780Average$1,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,048Average$1,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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