How long is the flight from Melbourne to Detroit?

Airlines like Delta fly from Melbourne to Detroit in about 25h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Melbourne to Detroit is about 15920 km. Find deals

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 $849. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,150 and $1,272, respectively. American Airlines is 57% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 46.0 - 79.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 79.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 46.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -4.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Detroit?

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Detroit are American Airlines, United Airlines and Qantas Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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 3 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.

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.

$776+ Flights from Melbourne to Detroit

Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Detroit?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne to Detroit flights typically cost between $1,679 and $2,819 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,205 on American Airlines (4 Mar-7 Aug). Find deals

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Detroit All airports are usually found in September or August, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit

Round-trip from	$1,205
One-way from	$776
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$2,215

American Airlines
4/3-7/8
4 total stops
75h 22m total
Melbourne to Detroit

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United Airlines
9/12
1 total stop
22h 04m total
Melbourne to Detroit

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($694 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($119 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 24 October 2025.

Sun 7/1213:00MEL - DTW

2 stops36h 47mUnited Airlines

Sun 14/1216:47DTW - MEL

2 stops25h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,559

Mon 3/1112:10MEL - DTW

2 stops27h 32mAir New Zealand

Sun 9/1108:15DTW - MEL

2 stops33h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$1,560

Sun 26/1012:10MEL - DTW

2 stops26h 32mAir New Zealand

Fri 31/1016:50DTW - MEL

2 stops27h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$1,974

Mon 15/1211:30MEL - DTW

2 stops52h 27mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/107:15DTW - MEL

2 stops34h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/10$2,218

Sun 7/1216:05MEL - DTW

1 stop20h 53mAmerican Airlines

Sun 14/1211:48DTW - MEL

1 stop25h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 23/10$2,295

Sat 6/1213:00MEL - DTW

2 stops26h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 13/1214:05DTW - MEL

2 stops27h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/10$2,304

Mon 15/1212:00MEL - DTW

2 stops38h 50mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/113:08DTW - MEL

2 stops28h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 22/10$2,352

Thu 20/1115:35MEL - DTW

2 stops42h 31mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1107:58DTW - MEL

2 stops47h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$2,427

Tue 4/1100:45MEL - DTW

2 stops33h 34mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1106:28DTW - MEL

2 stops38h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$2,429

Sun 2/1100:45MEL - DTW

2 stops33h 34mCathay Pacific

Sun 9/1119:35DTW - MEL

2 stops35h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 22/10$2,467

Best flights from Melbourne to Detroit
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 24 October 2025.

Sun 15/309:10MEL - DTW

1 stop25h 05mDelta

Wed 19/816:59DTW - MEL

1 stop24h 41mDelta

Deal found 23/10$1,230

Sun 1/310:10MEL - DTW

1 stop36h 13mDelta

Mon 3/813:45DTW - MEL

2 stops27h 55mDelta

Deal found 23/10$1,230

Fri 13/309:10MEL - DTW

1 stop25h 05mDelta

Fri 14/810:30DTW - MEL

2 stops31h 10mDelta

Deal found 23/10$1,230

Wed 18/309:10MEL - DTW

1 stop22h 54mDelta

Mon 17/810:30DTW - MEL

2 stops31h 10mDelta

Deal found 23/10$1,230

Wed 18/309:10MEL - DTW

1 stop22h 54mDelta

Fri 14/818:25DTW - MEL

1 stop23h 15mDelta

Deal found 23/10$1,230

Fri 6/310:10MEL - DTW

1 stop28h 04mDelta

Tue 4/819:45DTW - MEL

2 stops45h 55mDelta

Deal found 23/10$1,233

Wed 18/309:10MEL - DTW

2 stops25h 04mDelta

Tue 18/820:05DTW - MEL

2 stops45h 35mDelta

Deal found 23/10$1,233

Wed 18/210:10MEL - DTW

1 stop22h 54mDelta

Sun 22/220:05DTW - MEL

2 stops43h 55mDelta

Deal found 21/10$1,460

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Detroit
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit. Data last updated 24 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 26/1012:10MEL - DTW

2 stops26h 32mAir New Zealand

Fri 31/1016:50DTW - MEL

2 stops27h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$1,974

Sun 26/1014:30MEL - DTW

2 stops25h 28mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1009:21DTW - MEL

3 stops35h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$2,567

Sun 2/1100:45MEL - DTW

2 stops33h 34mCathay Pacific

Sun 9/1119:35DTW - MEL

2 stops35h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 22/10$2,467

Mon 3/1112:10MEL - DTW

2 stops27h 32mAir New Zealand

Sun 9/1108:15DTW - MEL

2 stops33h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$1,560

Mon 3/1116:05MEL - DTW

1 stop22h 50mAmerican Airlines

Sun 9/1107:23DTW - MEL

1 stop29h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 22/10$2,658

Tue 4/1100:45MEL - DTW

2 stops33h 34mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1106:28DTW - MEL

2 stops38h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$2,429

Thu 20/1115:35MEL - DTW

2 stops42h 31mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1107:58DTW - MEL

2 stops47h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$2,427

One-way flights from Melbourne to Detroit
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 24 October 2025.

Tue 9/1213:00MEL - DTW

1 stop22h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/10$776

Thu 26/213:00MEL - DTW

1 stop24h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/10$782

Thu 26/207:25MEL - DTW

3 stops50h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$952

Tue 9/1218:10MEL - DTW

3 stops51h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,088

Mon 8/1200:45MEL - DTW

2 stops33h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 23/10$1,992

Thu 13/1110:00MEL - DTW

3 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$4,288

Thu 13/1107:20MEL - DTW

2 stops26h 59mJapan Airlines

Deal found 23/10$5,966

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MEL - DTW

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Melbourne

Sun 15/3

09:10-19:15

1 stop25h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 19/8

16:59-07:40

1 stop24h 41m

$1,230

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MEL - DTW

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10:10-06:23

1 stop36h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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13:45-07:40

2 stops27h 55m

$1,230

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

09:10-19:15

1 stop25h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 14/8

10:30-07:40

2 stops31h 10m

$1,230

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

09:10-17:04

1 stop22h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 17/8

10:30-07:40

2 stops31h 10m

$1,230

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

09:10-17:04

1 stop22h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 14/8

18:25-07:40

1 stop23h 15m

$1,230

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

10:10-22:14

1 stop28h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/8

19:45-07:40

2 stops45h 55m

$1,233

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

09:10-19:14

2 stops25h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 18/8

20:05-07:40

2 stops45h 35m

$1,233

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

10:10-17:04

1 stop22h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

20:05-08:00

2 stops43h 55m

$1,460

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 26/2

13:00-09:32

2 stops36h 32m

$776

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 9/12

13:00-19:04

1 stop22h 04m

$776

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit?

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to Detroit may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 32 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit (average of $649). Flying from Melbourne to Detroit in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,759). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to DTT?

When flying from Melbourne to Detroit, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 38% versus a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Detroit?

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

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

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

517 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

517 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

517 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

922 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

517 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,994 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

517 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,033 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

517 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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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 3 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 Delta fly from Melbourne to Detroit in about 25h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Melbourne to Detroit is about 15920 km.
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 $849. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,150 and $1,272, respectively. American Airlines 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 to Detroit?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit (average of $649). Flying from Melbourne to Detroit in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,759). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$849	Average$1,191	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,150	Average$1,576	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,272	Average$2,279	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Detroit All airports are usually found in September or August, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

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