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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Detroit from $861

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 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DTT
11 Sep — 18 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 12 August 2026.

Sun 30/810:55 -
2 stops23h 34m
Sun 6/918:10 -
2 stops47h 20m
Deal found 8/8$1,489
Fri 14/809:30 -
2 stops24h 59m
Sun 23/810:30 -
2 stops31h 45m
Deal found 11/8$1,490
Wed 12/809:45 -
2 stops37h 44m
Mon 17/821:03 -
2 stops65h 57m
Deal found 8/8$1,503
Fri 11/910:00 -
1 stop27h 40m
Wed 23/910:30 -
2 stops31h 20m
Deal found 12/8$1,534
Thu 5/1112:00 -
1 stop27h 52m
Mon 16/1119:24 -
1 stop41h 36m
Deal found 8/8$1,594
Wed 12/810:00 -
1 stop22h 59m
Mon 17/818:25 -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 8/8$1,864
Wed 23/910:55 -
1 stop21h 11m
Wed 30/919:40 -
1 stop22h 35m
Deal found 11/8$1,881

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 12 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,463

One-way from

$861

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,350
Delta
  • Delta
  • 16/9-9/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 107h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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25/11
  • 25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 36m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 31/8

10:55-09:38

2 stops36h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/9

12:35-07:30

2 stops28h 55m

$1,489

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

10:55-23:54

2 stops26h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

18:10-08:15

2 stops48h 05m

$1,490

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

10:00-23:40

1 stop27h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 23/9

10:30-07:50

2 stops31h 20m

$1,534
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 23/9

09:30-18:05

2 stops22h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 30/9

11:00-08:15

2 stops31h 15m

$1,881

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

10:55-23:55

2 stops27h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 15/9

14:07-08:15

2 stops28h 08m

$1,884

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 25/9

10:00-23:59

2 stops27h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/10

12:25-07:50

2 stops29h 25m

$2,704

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

20:50-14:12

3 stops55h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 15/9

18:50-11:05

3 stops50h 15m

$3,084

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

07:20-22:20

2 stops31h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 15/11

06:44-05:40

2 stops30h 56m

$3,092

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 24/9

06:00-14:12

3 stops46h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 29/9

14:55-11:35

3 stops30h 40m

$3,105
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 1/12

10:10-23:59

2 stops29h 49m

$980

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit

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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 $1,196). Flying from Melbourne to Detroit in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,990). 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.

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 12 August 2026.
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
1,081 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

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
1,081 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

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
10,115 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

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
11,915 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

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

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 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 27h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 03m. 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 $835. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $859 and $1,026, respectively. American Airlines is 43% 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 $1,196). Flying from Melbourne to Detroit in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,990). 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

Discover the top 4 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 12 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$835Average$1,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$859Average$2,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,026Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,032Average$2,721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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