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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Detroit from $689

MEL — DTT
9 Oct — 16 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Detroit

Tue 10/1112:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Tue 24/1114:49 -
1 stop22h 11m
Deal found 8/9$1,435
Tue 10/1112:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Tue 24/1110:21 -
2 stops26h 39m
Deal found 8/9$1,452
Mon 9/1122:45 -
2 stops26h 42m
Tue 24/1114:49 -
1 stop22h 11m
Deal found 8/9$1,478
Thu 12/1112:00 -
1 stop22h 34m
Tue 24/1114:49 -
1 stop22h 11m
Deal found 8/9$1,483
Mon 19/1014:35 -
1 stop24h 03m
Fri 30/1016:11 -
2 stops26h 19m
Deal found 8/9$1,505
Tue 10/1112:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Wed 25/1116:36 -
2 stops28h 04m
Deal found 8/9$1,525
Fri 6/1122:45 -
2 stops27h 45m
Wed 18/1114:49 -
2 stops26h 41m
Deal found 8/9$1,548
Sat 7/1112:00 -
1 stop27h 50m
Sun 22/1114:49 -
1 stop22h 11m
Deal found 8/9$1,553
Fri 9/1009:45 -
2 stops26h 42m
Wed 18/1114:49 -
2 stops28h 41m
Deal found 7/9$1,568
Sat 7/1112:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Wed 25/1116:36 -
1 stop44h 24m
Deal found 8/9$1,622
Mon 9/1122:45 -
2 stops31h 07m
Wed 25/1105:26 -
1 stop36h 04m
Deal found 8/9$1,837
Thu 12/1112:00 -
1 stop22h 34m
Wed 25/1116:36 -
2 stops26h 34m
Deal found 8/9$1,875

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit

Round-trip from

$1,435

One-way from

$689

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,843
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 10/11-24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 21m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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16/11-31/12
  • 16/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 59m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($323 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 23/11

13:35-05:46

3 stops32h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$811

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 25/11

13:45-23:56

2 stops26h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$847
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MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 22/11

13:55-23:56

2 stops26h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$898

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 24/11

10:10-00:57

2 stops30h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,146

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 16/11

10:10-22:53

1 stop28h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,146

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 25/11

10:10-22:53

1 stop28h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,146

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 23/11

10:10-06:00

1 stop35h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,146

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 26/11

10:10-05:46

1 stop35h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,146

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 27/11

12:45-17:00

2 stops44h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,178

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 26/11

13:35-17:51

3 stops44h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,332

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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 $1,104). Flying from Melbourne to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,080). 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 $1,174 and $2,146 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,435 on Qantas Airways (10 Nov–24 Nov).

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,091 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,091 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,091 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,190 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,091 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
12,046 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,091 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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, Qantas Airways, and Delta fly from Melbourne to Detroit in about 21h 42m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h. 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 $817. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $836 and $1,004, respectively. American Airlines is 47% 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 $1,104). Flying from Melbourne to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,080). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$817Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$836Average$2,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,004Average$1,438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,009Average$2,662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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