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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport from $782

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 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MEL
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 April 2026.

Tue 12/506:50
DTW
-
MEL
3 stops39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/513:25
MEL
-
DTW
3 stops36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,485
Tue 19/514:55
DTW
-
MEL
3 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/606:00
MEL
-
DTW
3 stops42h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,721
Mon 18/518:50
DTW
-
MEL
3 stops50h 15m
Air Canada
Mon 25/520:30
MEL
-
DTW
3 stops55h 43m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/4$1,763
Wed 13/514:55
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/506:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops42h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,870
Tue 2/614:55
DTW
-
MEL
3 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/620:30
MEL
-
DTW
3 stops51h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,947
Mon 1/614:55
DTW
-
MEL
3 stops30h 10m
Air Canada
Tue 9/606:00
MEL
-
DTW
3 stops42h 08m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/4$1,957
Tue 12/515:42
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops28h 38m
Qantas Airways
Tue 19/509:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops23h 26m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/3$1,972
Sun 31/514:55
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/606:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops42h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$2,002
Tue 2/614:55
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops30h 10m
Asiana Airlines
Wed 10/620:30
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops55h 43m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 2/4$2,031
Tue 19/515:42
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops28h 18m
Qantas Airways
Tue 2/609:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops23h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/4$2,043
Fri 15/515:42
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop23h 18m
Qantas Airways
Wed 27/513:35
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop23h 04m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/4$2,050

Find flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 5 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,485

One-way from

$782

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Average price

$2,308
12/5-19/5
  • 12/5-19/5
  • 6 total stops
  • 75h 45m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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23/4
  • 23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 14m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($245 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 16/5

13:41-08:15

2 stops28h 34m

Melbourne

Sat 23/5

10:55-22:43

2 stops25h 48m

$2,147

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 15/5

10:31-07:50

2 stops31h 19m

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

10:00-16:56

1 stop20h 56m

$2,159

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/7

14:14-07:50

1 stop27h 36m

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

10:00-20:21

2 stops24h 21m

$2,477

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/7

07:30-15:50

2 stops42h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 1/8

17:20-16:57

2 stops37h 37m

$2,596

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 14/7

07:30-15:50

2 stops42h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 11/8

17:20-17:48

2 stops38h 28m

$2,598

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 20/4

14:05-08:15

2 stops28h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

10:55-11:54

2 stops38h 59m

$2,612
Fastest return journey

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 14/7

17:29-08:15

1 stop24h 46m

Melbourne

Tue 11/8

10:55-18:01

1 stop21h 06m

$2,766

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 15/5

14:55-11:20

3 stops30h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

20:30-10:08

3 stops51h 38m

$2,819

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/7

08:00-07:30

2 stops57h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 1/8

10:55-22:24

2 stops25h 29m

$2,832
Cheapest one-way

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 23/4

15:46-12:00

2 stops30h 14m

$782

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 3 April 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 49 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $710). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,653). 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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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Melbourne?

    For a flight from Detroit to Melbourne, you will be flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is just 27.8 km from the centre of the city. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the only Detroit airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 0 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County on a regular basis.

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

    For as low as $2,147, United Airlines can have you in Melbourne Airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 28h 34m. The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Melbourne Airport is about 15920 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $710). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,653). 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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