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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit from $1,462

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

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Detroit

Wed 7/1011:00 -
1 stop27h 42m
Mon 26/1010:10 -
2 stops29h 50m
Deal found 1/9$1,462
Wed 23/1212:45 -
2 stops36h 43m
Wed 13/110:25 -
2 stops31h 05m
Deal found 30/8$1,941
Wed 25/1112:45 -
2 stops23h 45m
Mon 4/108:35 -
2 stops33h 55m
Deal found 31/8$2,263
Wed 25/1110:10 -
2 stops26h 38m
Mon 4/116:59 -
1 stop23h 01m
Deal found 31/8$2,331
Wed 7/1015:25 -
3 stops33h 05m
Mon 26/1016:11 -
2 stops26h 19m
Deal found 1/9$3,165
Wed 23/1222:45 -
1 stop22h 55m
Wed 13/120:05 -
2 stops32h 35m
Deal found 30/8$3,448
Wed 23/1217:10 -
2 stops43h 17m
Wed 13/116:01 -
2 stops33h 49m
Deal found 30/8$4,204
Wed 25/1122:45 -
2 stops26h 45m
Mon 4/113:53 -
3 stops28h 12m
Deal found 31/8$4,229
Wed 23/1212:00 -
2 stops39h 10m
Wed 13/114:00 -
3 stops47h 25m
Deal found 30/8$5,337

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Round-trip from

$1,462

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,178
Delta
  • Delta
  • 7/10-26/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($406 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 7/10

11:00-22:19

2 stops26h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 26/10

07:25-07:00

2 stops32h 35m

$1,462

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 23/12

12:45-09:28

2 stops36h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 13/1

10:25-09:30

2 stops31h 05m

$1,941

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 25/11

12:45-20:30

2 stops23h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/1

08:35-10:30

2 stops33h 55m

$2,263
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 25/11

10:10-19:05

1 stop24h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/1

16:59-08:00

1 stop23h 01m

$2,331

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 24/2

20:20-15:46

2 stops35h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 28/2

14:49-05:00

1 stop22h 11m

$2,963

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 7/10

15:25-09:30

3 stops33h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 26/10

16:11-09:30

2 stops26h 19m

$3,165
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

08:00-16:40

2 stops46h 40m

$3,378
Fastest single journey

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

10:55-06:31

1 stop33h 36m

$5,080

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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 Airport to Detroit

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit (average of $1,131). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,098). 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 Airport to Detroit?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Melbourne Airport to Detroit flights typically cost between $1,145 and $1,554 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,462 on Delta (7 Oct–26 Oct).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit?

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 54% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Detroit on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit?

San Francisco (SFO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,588.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Detroit?

Flights via Dallas (DFW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 16m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit?

Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 45m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Detroit to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,088 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

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
1,088 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,088 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

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
10,159 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,088 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

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
12,026 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,088 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

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), located 0.9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Detroit. 4 airlines have flights to All airports from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Detroit All airports should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit?

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to Detroit will take you 26h 19m. The distance from Melbourne Airport to Detroit is about 15920 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Detroit round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit round-trip from $824. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $848, and United Airlines, from $1,013. Users have found that American Airlines is 46% cheaper than the other options available 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 Airport to Detroit?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit (average of $1,131). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,098). 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$824Average$1,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$848Average$2,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,013Average$1,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,018Average$2,685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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