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Cheap flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport from $789

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — MEL
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne

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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 21 January 2026.

Mon 2/211:20
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop25h 40m
Qantas Airways
Mon 9/216:05
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop20h 39m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/1$1,534
Sat 7/307:30
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop29h 30m
American Airlines
Sat 14/316:05
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop20h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,537
Sat 7/307:00
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop35h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 22/312:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop26h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,558
Mon 26/114:19
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 41m
United Airlines
Fri 27/213:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop23h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,572
Wed 3/614:30
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop27h 20m
Delta
Sun 21/610:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop21h 05m
Delta
Deal found 19/1$1,582
Wed 3/612:25
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops29h 25m
Delta
Fri 19/610:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops28h 02m
Delta
Deal found 19/1$1,588
Thu 19/207:05
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop34h 55m
United Airlines
Thu 26/211:30
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops24h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,592
Thu 4/620:05
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops45h 45m
Delta
Fri 19/610:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops28h 02m
Delta
Deal found 19/1$1,612
Tue 17/209:01
DTW
-
MEL
3 stops35h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/213:45
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops31h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,647
Thu 19/209:01
DTW
-
MEL
3 stops35h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/213:55
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops30h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,710

Find 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 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,534

One-way from

$789

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May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,686
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 2/2-9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 19m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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7/3
  • 7/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 16m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($138 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($55 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 January 2026.
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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/3

06:00-05:00

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

12:00-00:31

2 stops27h 31m

$1,545

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/3

13:02-09:30

2 stops28h 28m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

16:05-21:22

1 stop20h 17m

$1,545

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/3

15:25-09:30

2 stops26h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

12:00-23:59

1 stop26h 59m

$1,572

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/2

14:20-09:30

2 stops27h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 24/2

13:00-20:59

1 stop23h 59m

$1,572

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/3

13:52-09:00

2 stops28h 08m

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

10:30-20:10

2 stops24h 40m

$1,577

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/6

16:59-07:50

1 stop24h 51m

Melbourne

Sun 21/6

10:00-23:04

1 stop27h 04m

$1,582

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/7

14:30-07:50

1 stop27h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 17/7

10:00-19:13

1 stop23h 13m

$1,582

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 29/6

14:30-07:50

1 stop27h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

10:00-17:05

1 stop21h 05m

$1,582

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/6

15:55-07:50

2 stops25h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 21/6

10:00-00:02

2 stops28h 02m

$1,588

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/6

13:45-07:50

2 stops28h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

10:00-00:45

2 stops28h 45m

$1,588

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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 16 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 71 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne Airport (average of $707). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,528). 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 Detroit to Melbourne Airport?

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

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

Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport, 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 $1,995.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport, 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: 24h 17m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport, 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 57m.

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 21 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Detroit to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,188 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,188 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,188 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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. 1 airline has flights to Melbourne from Detroit All airports on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Melbourne Airport?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Detroit to Melbourne Airport in just under 26h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 55m. Detroit and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 15920 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $854, 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. Qantas Airways is priced at 47% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne Airport (average of $707). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,528). 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 airline flying from Detroit to Melbourne

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$854Average$1,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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