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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport from $924

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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MEL
17 May — 24 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 17 April 2026.

Mon 20/416:47
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops25h 28m
United Airlines
Sun 3/509:30
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops28h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,630
Mon 20/408:00
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops33h 50m
Delta
Sun 3/510:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop23h 36m
Delta
Deal found 16/4$1,641
Fri 22/514:10
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 20m
United Airlines
Sun 7/609:30
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops24h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,648
Fri 22/512:46
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop29h 04m
Delta
Wed 12/810:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop23h 13m
Delta
Deal found 16/4$1,651
Fri 22/514:09
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop27h 41m
Delta
Sun 7/610:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop27h 22m
Delta
Deal found 17/4$1,652
Sun 24/519:55
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops45h 55m
Delta
Sun 7/610:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop21h 10m
Delta
Deal found 17/4$1,658
Thu 28/514:55
DTW
-
MEL
3 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/620:45
MEL
-
DTW
3 stops51h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,663
Sat 23/520:55
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops68h 55m
Delta
Fri 14/810:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop21h 05m
Delta
Deal found 16/4$1,681
Tue 9/614:55
DTW
-
MEL
3 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/706:00
MEL
-
DTW
3 stops46h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,688
Sat 23/517:29
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 06m
United Airlines
Sat 6/618:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops36h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,711
Mon 11/514:55
DTW
-
MEL
3 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/520:30
MEL
-
DTW
3 stops51h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,741

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 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,648

One-way from

$924

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$2,221
Delta
  • Delta
  • 20/5-14/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 41m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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24/4
  • 24/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 05m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($225 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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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 22/5

15:32-07:30

2 stops25h 58m

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

09:30-23:44

2 stops28h 14m

$1,648

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 20/5

16:23-07:50

2 stops25h 27m

Melbourne

Fri 14/8

10:00-20:14

2 stops24h 14m

$1,648

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 22/5

17:29-08:15

1 stop24h 46m

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

09:30-18:32

2 stops23h 02m

$1,648

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 22/5

12:46-07:50

1 stop29h 04m

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

10:00-19:13

1 stop23h 13m

$1,651

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 22/5

14:09-07:50

1 stop27h 41m

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

10:00-23:22

1 stop27h 22m

$1,652
Fastest return journey

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/5

19:16-10:20

2 stops25h 04m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

13:35-21:43

1 stop22h 08m

$2,009

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 19/5

15:42-10:20

2 stops28h 38m

Melbourne

Tue 11/8

08:15-18:32

2 stops24h 17m

$2,082

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/5

08:35-08:15

1 stop33h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

10:55-18:50

1 stop21h 55m

$2,082

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 23/5

17:29-10:35

2 stops27h 06m

Melbourne

Sun 9/8

09:30-18:32

2 stops23h 02m

$2,104

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/10

06:00-04:55

2 stops32h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

23:40-23:49

2 stops40h 09m

$2,330

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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 10 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,446). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,221). 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 $1,648, United Airlines can have you in Melbourne Airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 25h 27m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,446). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,221). 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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