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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit from $855

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 19/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DTT
17 Sep — 24 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 18 August 2026.

Fri 18/910:00 -
2 stops26h 44m
Fri 25/920:29 -
1 stop21h 21m
Deal found 14/8$1,592
Wed 18/1111:30 -
2 stops26h 45m
Tue 12/116:55 -
2 stops25h 35m
Deal found 15/8$1,726
Mon 16/1122:45 -
2 stops26h 41m
Sat 16/108:06 -
2 stops33h 24m
Deal found 15/8$1,773
Sat 14/1112:45 -
2 stops23h 45m
Tue 12/116:55 -
2 stops25h 35m
Deal found 15/8$1,795
Fri 13/1112:45 -
2 stops23h 45m
Tue 12/112:35 -
2 stops29h 55m
Deal found 15/8$1,796
Mon 16/1122:45 -
2 stops28h 03m
Sun 17/111:40 -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 15/8$1,818
Mon 16/1122:45 -
2 stops26h 41m
Thu 14/116:36 -
2 stops34h 19m
Deal found 15/8$1,827
Fri 13/1122:45 -
2 stops31h 38m
Fri 15/118:17 -
2 stops47h 13m
Deal found 15/8$1,844
Fri 11/909:30 -
2 stops28h 36m
Mon 21/907:00 -
2 stops34h 30m
Deal found 17/8$1,851
Fri 18/909:30 -
2 stops28h 28m
Wed 30/909:02 -
2 stops33h 13m
Deal found 17/8$1,873
Thu 12/1112:45 -
2 stops25h 30m
Tue 12/116:55 -
2 stops25h 35m
Deal found 15/8$1,875
Sat 14/1109:30 -
2 stops30h 22m
Sat 16/114:03 -
2 stops27h 27m
Deal found 15/8$1,886

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 18 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,481

One-way from

$855

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,464
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 28/8-5/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 52m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 19/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 49m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($49 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

Fri 18/9

10:00-22:44

2 stops26h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 25/9

20:29-07:50

1 stop21h 21m

$1,592

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 18/9

10:55-11:27

3 stops38h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/10

19:40-09:15

1 stop22h 35m

$2,247

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

10:10-17:03

1 stop22h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 14/1

12:40-08:00

1 stop27h 20m

$2,354
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sat 14/11

10:10-17:03

1 stop22h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/1

16:59-08:00

1 stop23h 01m

$2,392

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 16/12

08:15-18:34

2 stops26h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 17/1

14:49-05:00

1 stop22h 11m

$2,423

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 18/9

10:00-23:40

1 stop27h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/10

18:18-08:50

1 stop23h 32m

$2,582

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

10:00-18:58

1 stop22h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 13/9

20:10-07:50

2 stops45h 40m

$2,612

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 16/12

11:00-18:34

2 stops23h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 16/1

16:36-10:05

2 stops25h 29m

$2,696

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sat 12/9

07:25-19:36

2 stops50h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 19/9

12:56-11:15

2 stops32h 19m

$2,982

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

$3,079

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 $1,187). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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.

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

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne Airport to Detroit flights typically cost between $1,187 and $1,525 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,592 on Delta (18 Sept–25 Sept).

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 57% 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 $1,418.

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 50m.

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 46m.

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 18 August 2026.
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
1,083 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
1,083 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,083 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
10,100 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,083 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
11,953 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,083 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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), 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 44m. 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 $829. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $853, and United Airlines, from $1,019. Users have found that American Airlines is 44% 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 $1,187). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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

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American AirlinesCheapest$829Average$1,436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$853Average$2,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,019Average$1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,025Average$2,702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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