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Cheap flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport from $887

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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — MEL
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Melbourne are usually found in July or June, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,266

One-way from

$887

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,504
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 2/9-16/9
  • 6 total stops
  • 80h 24m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 2/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 15m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($502 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($109 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Tue 2/916:10DTW - MEL
3 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/920:30MEL - DTW
3 stops51h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,266
Thu 2/1019:45DTW - MEL
2 stops30h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 26/1008:00MEL - DTW
2 stops24h 58mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/6$1,566
Tue 30/911:05DTW - MEL
3 stops34h 30mAir Canada
Fri 10/1006:30MEL - DTW
3 stops28h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 12/6$1,590
Fri 28/1114:10DTW - MEL
2 stops27h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 15/1213:00MEL - DTW
2 stops23h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,641
Thu 2/1011:57DTW - MEL
2 stops28h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 26/1016:05MEL - DTW
1 stop23h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,730
Wed 3/917:00DTW - MEL
2 stops27h 50mAir New Zealand
Thu 11/908:35MEL - DTW
2 stops29h 21mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/6$2,059
Wed 24/1215:59DTW - MEL
1 stop24h 16mDelta
Fri 16/110:25MEL - DTW
1 stop24h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/6$2,102
Thu 4/921:00DTW - MEL
2 stops32h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/921:20MEL - DTW
2 stops59h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/6$2,315
Thu 4/908:05DTW - MEL
2 stops41h 30mEtihad Airways
Fri 12/905:00MEL - DTW
2 stops53h 04mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/6$2,779

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Melbourne 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 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/9

16:10-10:35

3 stops28h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 16/9

20:30-10:29

3 stops51h 59m

$1,266

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/10

19:45-16:05

2 stops30h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

08:00-17:58

2 stops24h 58m

$1,566

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/9

11:05-11:35

3 stops34h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 10/10

06:30-20:00

3 stops28h 30m

$1,590

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 28/11

17:35-10:00

1 stop24h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

13:00-18:43

1 stop21h 43m

$1,641

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/10

11:57-06:45

2 stops28h 48m

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

16:05-00:24

1 stop23h 19m

$1,730

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/9

17:00-10:50

2 stops27h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 11/9

08:35-23:56

2 stops29h 21m

$2,059

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/9

21:00-19:25

2 stops32h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 10/9

21:20-19:05

2 stops59h 45m

$2,315

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/9

08:05-15:35

2 stops41h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 12/9

05:00-20:04

2 stops53h 04m

$2,779

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 30/10

12:38-12:30

2 stops32h 52m

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

00:45-00:16

2 stops39h 31m

$2,860

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/11

08:45-05:00

2 stops28h 15m

$887

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Detroit to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 37 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to Melbourne Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 13 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific from Detroit to Melbourne to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from Detroit to Melbourne?

    For a flight from Detroit to Melbourne, you will be flying from All airports. Detroit All airports (DTT) is just 0.9 km from the centre of the city. All airports is the only Detroit airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 2 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Detroit All airports on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at $1,566, Qantas Airways will fly you from Detroit to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,590 and $1,641, respectively. Qantas Airways is priced at 15% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Detroit to Melbourne Airport are American Airlines ($887), United Airlines ($900), and Delta ($920).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne 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 Detroit to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 2 airlines flying from Detroit to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,259Average$1,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,695Average$2,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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