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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from $901

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DTW
26 Jun — 3 Jul1
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 May 2026.

Thu 28/510:55
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop32h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 9/608:50
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops33h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/5$1,467
Wed 27/509:45
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops26h 54m
American Airlines
Mon 8/613:02
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 26/5$1,469
Wed 27/510:55
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop32h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 8/617:29
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop24h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/5$1,472
Sun 12/710:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop27h 19m
Delta
Tue 18/819:40
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops46h 10m
Delta
Deal found 24/5$1,475
Wed 22/710:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop27h 19m
Delta
Wed 29/708:35
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop33h 15m
Delta
Deal found 27/5$1,482
Wed 26/809:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops23h 32m
American Airlines
Tue 3/1111:59
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops25h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/5$1,493
Sat 23/518:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops42h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/617:56
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops46h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/5$1,511
Tue 14/709:45
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops26h 52m
American Airlines
Wed 22/719:50
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops24h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/5$1,522
Wed 26/813:35
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop23h 21m
Qantas Airways
Tue 3/1111:48
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop25h 12m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 22/5$1,549
Tue 14/709:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops23h 59m
Qantas Airways
Wed 22/719:51
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops44h 54m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/5$1,585

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 27 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,469

One-way from

$901

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,471
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 22/7-29/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 47m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 1/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 04m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($446 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($114 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 12/7

10:00-23:19

1 stop27h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 18/8

19:40-07:50

2 stops46h 10m

$1,475

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 22/7

10:00-23:59

2 stops27h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 29/7

12:50-07:50

1 stop29h 00m

$1,483

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

10:00-21:33

2 stops25h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 17/8

12:15-07:50

2 stops29h 35m

$1,824
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

10:00-17:05

1 stop21h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 21/9

09:25-07:50

2 stops32h 25m

$1,873

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

10:00-00:11

2 stops28h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 21/6

20:15-07:50

2 stops45h 35m

$2,562

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 24/6

09:30-23:57

2 stops28h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/7

11:00-08:15

2 stops55h 15m

$2,729
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

13:35-22:39

1 stop23h 04m

$901

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

09:45-20:26

2 stops24h 41m

$910

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

10:00-23:19

1 stop27h 19m

$913

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

09:30-23:57

2 stops28h 27m

$913

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $957). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,368). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andUnited 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
648 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
648 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
648 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,042 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
648 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,753 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
648 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,642 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
648 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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. 4 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 27h 19m. Fly via Delta 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, Air New Zealand ($916), American Airlines ($958), and United Airlines ($1,035) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Air New Zealand is 38% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $957). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,368). 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 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Detroit

Discover the top 4 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 27 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$916Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$958Average$1,682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,035Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,337Average$2,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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