How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit?

Departing from Melbourne Airport to Detroit will take you 34h 04m. 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 $846. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $866, and United Airlines, from $1,039. Users have found that American Airlines is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 46.0 - 79.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 79.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 46.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -4.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Detroit?

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Detroit are United Airlines, American Airlines and Qantas Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to DTT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit as you normally would.

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.

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.

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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 $1,143). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Detroit in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,064). 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 below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Detroit flights typically cost between $1,832 and $2,069 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,828 on Multiple Airlines (24 Nov–1 Dec).

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

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 51% 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 $1,630.

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 09m.

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 39m.

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.

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10.0

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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!

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Tania,May 2026

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American Airlines

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Tania,May 2026

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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 34h 04m. 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 $846. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $866, and United Airlines, from $1,039. 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 $1,143). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Detroit in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,064). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$846	Average$1,465	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,045	Average$2,756	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Detroit flights typically cost between $1,832 and $2,069 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,828 on Multiple Airlines (24 Nov–1 Dec).

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 51% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Detroit on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,630.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dallas (DFW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 09m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 39m.

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Melbourne Airport to Detroit flights typically cost between $1,832 and $2,069 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,828 on Multiple Airlines (24 Nov–1 Dec).