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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit from $911

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DTT
3 Jun — 10 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit

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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 4 May 2026.

Sun 14/610:55
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops35h 38m
United Airlines
Sun 21/611:00
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops31h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,458
Tue 9/610:55
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops25h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 9/916:21
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops25h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,459
Wed 10/610:55
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop32h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 23/617:29
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop24h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,462
Sat 6/609:45
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops24h 41m
American Airlines
Thu 10/913:51
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops26h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,468
Sun 31/510:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop27h 19m
Delta
Sun 7/620:05
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops45h 45m
Delta
Deal found 2/5$1,481
Fri 5/609:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops23h 29m
Qantas Airways
Wed 9/916:10
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop22h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,502
Fri 5/608:15
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops24h 14m
Qantas Airways
Thu 10/913:13
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 32m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,509
Sat 13/610:55
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/619:45
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops45h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,587
Wed 3/610:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop20h 56m
Delta
Sat 12/920:00
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops69h 50m
Delta
Deal found 30/4$1,663
Tue 9/610:55
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops25h 19m
United Airlines
Fri 11/919:03
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop23h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,756
Mon 8/610:55
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops26h 48m
United Airlines
Wed 9/919:03
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop23h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,782
Thu 4/610:55
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop32h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 13/908:50
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops33h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,823

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 4 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,458

One-way from

$911

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,161
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 14/6-21/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 53m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($207 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($106 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 4 May 2026.
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MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 14/6

10:55-08:33

2 stops35h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 21/6

11:00-08:15

2 stops31h 15m

$1,458

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

11:55-20:20

2 stops23h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 31/10

08:55-09:00

2 stops33h 05m

$1,845
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sat 10/10

11:55-18:12

1 stop21h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/11

11:30-10:00

2 stops30h 30m

$1,849

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 19/7

21:00-22:37

2 stops39h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 20/8

19:43-10:00

2 stops24h 17m

$2,125

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

10:55-22:19

2 stops25h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 13/7

11:00-07:30

2 stops30h 30m

$2,326

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 14/7

22:45-22:37

2 stops37h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/8

18:44-16:50

2 stops32h 06m

$2,341

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

10:00-19:13

1 stop23h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 17/8

12:40-07:50

1 stop29h 10m

$2,370

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 14/7

22:45-22:37

2 stops37h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 18/8

06:00-22:05

2 stops50h 05m

$2,701

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 26/6

10:00-05:41

1 stop33h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 24/7

18:20-07:50

1 stop23h 30m

$3,010
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

10:55-13:00

2 stops40h 05m

$911

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit

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

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 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 Airport to Detroit?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit (average of $714). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Detroit in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,093). 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?

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.

Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 74% 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 $1,150.

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: 21h 23m.

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 3h 14m.

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 4 May 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andUnited 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
639 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
639 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
639 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,030 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
639 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
639 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,673 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
639 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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), 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 35h 38m. 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 $910. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $952, and United Airlines, from $1,029. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 37% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit (average of $714). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Detroit in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,093). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$910Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$952Average$2,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,029Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,329Average$2,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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