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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit from $757

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 20/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DTT
29 Jan — 5 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Detroit All airports are usually found in August or February, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 24 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,168

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,623
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 8/6-15/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($516 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($121 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 24 January 2025.

Sun 8/609:40MEL - DTW
2 stops26h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 15/708:38DTW - MEL
2 stops30h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/1$1,168
Mon 10/307:00MEL - DTW
3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/311:45DTW - MEL
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1$1,624
Sun 2/313:00MEL - DTW
1 stop23h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/314:05DTW - MEL
2 stops27h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/1$1,922
Wed 1/1020:30MEL - DTW
3 stops37h 36mAir Canada
Sun 12/1016:20DTW - MEL
3 stops29h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 23/1$2,149
Wed 11/607:20MEL - DTW
2 stops31h 23mJapan Airlines
Mon 14/708:15DTW - MEL
2 stops31h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 23/1$2,771
Sun 8/621:00MEL - DTW
2 stops64h 44mQatar Airways
Fri 18/706:45DTW - MEL
2 stops50h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/1$2,992
Tue 10/615:05MEL - DTW
1 stop21h 08mQantas Airways
Tue 15/716:23DTW - MEL
1 stop22h 37mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/1$3,077

Find flights from Melbourne to Detroit within your budget

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 24 January 2025.

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MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 8/6

09:40-22:33

2 stops26h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 15/7

08:38-05:00

2 stops30h 22m

$1,168

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 10/3

07:00-05:30

3 stops37h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 17/3

11:45-12:15

2 stops33h 30m

$1,624

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 2/3

13:00-20:40

1 stop23h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/3

14:05-09:00

2 stops27h 55m

$1,922

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 11/6

07:20-00:43

2 stops31h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 14/7

08:15-05:35

2 stops31h 20m

$2,771

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 8/6

21:00-23:44

2 stops64h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 18/7

06:45-23:30

2 stops50h 45m

$2,992

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 10/6

15:05-22:13

1 stop21h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 15/7

16:23-05:00

1 stop22h 37m

$3,077

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 11/6

06:00-20:03

3 stops28h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 16/7

11:05-11:35

3 stops34h 30m

$3,451

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 20/7

09:40-21:57

2 stops26h 17m

$757

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 20/7

17:10-09:05

3 stops29h 55m

$1,362

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 20/7

15:05-22:15

1 stop21h 10m

$1,952

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Deals found on 24/1

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Detroit

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Detroit including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Detroit. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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 14 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 January 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Detroit, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 34% versus a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 24 January 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,445 reviews
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Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,445 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,445 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,737 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,445 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
824 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,445 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,963 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,445 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,445 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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. 3 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.

  • 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 $1,168. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,922, and Japan Airlines, from $2,771. Users have found that American Airlines is 53% 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Detroit

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American AirlinesCheapest$1,174Average$2,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,626Average$1,763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,201Average$2,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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