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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Detroit from $1,318

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DTT
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,318

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,252
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 1/3-8/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 08m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($112 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 16 January 2026.

Sun 1/313:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop27h 32m
United Airlines
Sun 8/309:00
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops33h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,318
Sat 28/213:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop23h 59m
United Airlines
Sat 7/313:52
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops28h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,321
Sun 1/310:10
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop28h 10m
Delta
Sun 8/321:45
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop42h 15m
Delta
Deal found 15/1$1,399
Sun 1/313:55
MEL
-
DTW
3 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/318:14
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops25h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$2,179
Tue 1/918:55
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops42h 49m
Air New Zealand
Tue 29/907:00
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops36h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/1$2,246
Wed 18/312:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops36h 56m
American Airlines
Sun 22/319:31
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop42h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/1$2,363
Wed 17/612:10
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops30h 58m
Air New Zealand
Sun 21/607:00
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops37h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/1$2,455

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MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

11:30-22:09

2 stops26h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/3

07:31-09:00

2 stops34h 29m

$1,318

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

13:00-20:59

1 stop23h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/3

13:52-10:00

2 stops28h 08m

$1,321

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

10:10-22:20

1 stop28h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/3

21:45-07:00

1 stop42h 15m

$1,399

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

12:00-09:56

2 stops36h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

19:31-05:00

1 stop42h 29m

$2,363

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

12:10-05:08

2 stops30h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 21/6

07:00-10:55

2 stops37h 55m

$2,455

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

10:00-17:05

1 stop21h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 21/6

19:45-07:50

2 stops46h 05m

$2,494

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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 9 January 2026.

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 $631). Flying from Melbourne to Detroit in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,660). 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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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 16 January 2026.
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
570 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
971 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,164 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,136 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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 Delta fly from Melbourne to Detroit in about 26h 39m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 31m. 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 $706. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $884 and $1,108, respectively. American Airlines is 54% 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 $631). Flying from Melbourne to Detroit in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,660). 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 16 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$706Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$884Average$1,957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,108Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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