Cheap flights from Melbourne to Detroit from $1,799

MEL — DTT
22 Oct — 29 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Detroit

Thu 24/1212:45 -
2 stops36h 43m
Mon 1/216:43 -
2 stops24h 47m
Deal found 19/9$1,799
Thu 24/1221:15 -
2 stops34h 32m
Mon 1/216:51 -
1 stop44h 09m
Deal found 19/9$1,813
Fri 27/1112:45 -
2 stops25h 42m
Thu 31/1214:02 -
2 stops28h 28m
Deal found 19/9$1,879
Fri 6/1112:45 -
2 stops25h 37m
Fri 13/1114:09 -
2 stops28h 21m
Deal found 21/9$1,900
Fri 6/1106:45 -
2 stops27h 49m
Fri 13/1116:36 -
1 stop44h 24m
Deal found 21/9$2,014
Wed 23/1211:00 -
2 stops44h 59m
Sat 9/112:31 -
2 stops28h 59m
Deal found 21/9$2,109
Mon 30/1112:45 -
1 stop33h 57m
Thu 31/1208:33 -
1 stop33h 57m
Deal found 19/9$2,125
Thu 24/1210:10 -
1 stop28h 38m
Mon 1/216:59 -
1 stop23h 01m
Deal found 19/9$2,458

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit

Round-trip from

$1,799

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,925
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 24/12-1/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($282 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026

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MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 24/12

12:45-09:28

2 stops36h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/2

16:43-09:30

2 stops24h 47m

$1,799

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 27/11

12:45-22:27

2 stops25h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 31/12

14:02-10:30

2 stops28h 28m

$1,879

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 23/12

12:45-06:49

1 stop34h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/1

10:25-09:30

2 stops31h 05m

$2,397

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 24/12

10:10-22:48

1 stop28h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/2

16:59-08:00

1 stop23h 01m

$2,458

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 25/11

10:10-20:29

2 stops26h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 29/11

16:59-08:00

1 stop23h 01m

$2,460

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 24/2

22:45-21:34

2 stops38h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 28/2

14:49-05:00

1 stop22h 11m

$2,509

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 24/11

00:45-20:34

2 stops35h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 29/11

10:21-23:05

2 stops44h 44m

$2,574

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 8/12

12:45-17:50

1 stop21h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/1

16:55-10:30

2 stops25h 35m

$2,638

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 23/12

12:45-06:49

1 stop34h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/1

08:30-10:30

1 stop34h 00m

$2,763

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 8/12

10:10-19:06

1 stop24h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/1

16:59-08:00

1 stop23h 01m

$2,812

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Detroit

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit (average of $1,118). Flying from Melbourne to Detroit in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,921). 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 to Detroit?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Detroit flights typically cost between $1,698 and $2,041 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,799 on United Airlines (24 Dec–1 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Detroit, such as Qantas Airways,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from Melbourne?

    Detroit All airports (DTT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit. You should not have trouble finding flights to All airports from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Detroit airport from Melbourne. It is only a 0.9 km journey from All airports (DTT) to Detroit’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Detroit?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from Melbourne to Detroit in about 28h 38m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 05m. The distance from Melbourne to Detroit is about 15920 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Detroit round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Detroit, with prices starting at $827. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $847 and $1,017, respectively. American Airlines is 46% 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 to Detroit?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit (average of $1,118). Flying from Melbourne to Detroit in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,921). 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

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American AirlinesCheapest$827Average$1,362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$847Average$2,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,017Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,022Average$2,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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