Cheap flights from Melbourne to Detroit from $882

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 25/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DTT
8 Jan — 15 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

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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 9 December 2025.

Tue 23/1211:30MEL - DTW
2 stops44h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/116:45DTW - MEL
2 stops49h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/12$1,322
Sun 14/1213:00MEL - DTW
1 stop22h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/107:10DTW - MEL
2 stops35h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,667
Wed 10/1207:20MEL - DTW
2 stops45h 06mJapan Airlines
Fri 12/1207:16DTW - MEL
2 stops30h 24mJapan Airlines
Deal found 7/12$2,259
Wed 10/1210:10MEL - DTW
1 stop29h 11mDelta
Fri 12/1207:00DTW - MEL
2 stops33h 00mDelta
Deal found 7/12$2,555
Mon 15/1211:30MEL - DTW
2 stops28h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/116:16DTW - MEL
2 stops25h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$2,686
Tue 16/1213:00MEL - DTW
1 stop22h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/107:10DTW - MEL
1 stop34h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$2,766
Wed 10/1207:45MEL - DTW
3 stops49h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1218:15DTW - MEL
3 stops69h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$3,580
Sun 14/1213:00MEL - DTW
1 stop22h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 15/1208:15DTW - MEL
2 stops36h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/12$3,865

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Detroit (DTT). 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 9 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,313

One-way from

$882

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,391
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 16/1-29/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 37m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 25/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($392 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($106 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 9 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Detroit that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

11:30-20:26

2 stops24h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 29/1

14:19-10:00

2 stops27h 41m

$1,313

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 22/1

11:30-22:10

2 stops26h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 29/1

11:05-09:30

2 stops30h 25m

$1,322

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 23/12

11:30-15:49

2 stops44h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/1

16:45-10:00

2 stops49h 15m

$1,322

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

06:00-23:16

2 stops33h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

15:58-17:45

2 stops33h 47m

$1,685

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 22/1

06:05-21:02

3 stops30h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 29/1

09:01-12:25

3 stops35h 24m

$2,213

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 22/1

16:05-22:35

1 stop22h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 29/1

07:00-05:00

1 stop30h 00m

$2,223

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

14:00-04:30

3 stops30h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 29/1

09:01-12:25

3 stops35h 24m

$2,582

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 25/12

06:00-17:35

3 stops51h 35m

$1,349

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 25/12

13:00-05:06

1 stop32h 06m

$1,987

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sat 20/12

07:00-11:25

3 stops44h 25m

$2,094

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Detroit

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Detroit. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

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 $636). Flying from Melbourne to Detroit in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 December 2025.

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

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 9 December 2025.
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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

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?

    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 United Airlines and Qantas Airways fly from Melbourne to Detroit in about 24h 56m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 20m. 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 $712. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $892 and $1,118, respectively. American Airlines is 56% 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 $636). Flying from Melbourne to Detroit in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 9 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$832Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,098Average$1,974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,118Average$1,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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