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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport from $834

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MEL
31 May — 7 Jun1
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 1 May 2026.

Tue 3/1111:48
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop25h 12m
Qantas Airways
Sun 15/1112:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop22h 43m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,617
Sat 25/707:58
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop31h 02m
American Airlines
Wed 5/813:35
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop23h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,619
Tue 20/1010:35
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops29h 10m
American Airlines
Tue 10/1112:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop22h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,626
Sat 8/814:10
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops28h 05m
United Airlines
Sun 16/810:55
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop21h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,634
Tue 12/513:41
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops28h 34m
United Airlines
Wed 20/510:55
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop21h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,635
Fri 12/617:29
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop24h 46m
United Airlines
Fri 19/609:30
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops28h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,641
Sun 11/1012:40
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop29h 10m
Delta
Wed 28/1011:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop23h 14m
Delta
Deal found 28/4$1,645
Sun 11/1015:55
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops25h 55m
Delta
Tue 3/1112:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops23h 10m
Delta
Deal found 28/4$1,651
Tue 13/1019:55
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops45h 55m
Delta
Thu 29/1011:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops26h 44m
Delta
Deal found 29/4$1,652
Thu 8/1020:05
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops45h 45m
Delta
Sat 31/1011:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops28h 03m
Delta
Deal found 28/4$1,673
Fri 12/615:50
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
Delta
Sun 5/710:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop27h 22m
Delta
Deal found 1/5$1,692

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 1 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,619

One-way from

$834

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$2,150
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 10/6-8/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 16m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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12/6
  • 12/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 17m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($382 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/8

17:29-08:15

1 stop24h 46m

Melbourne

Sun 16/8

10:55-18:01

1 stop21h 06m

$1,634

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/6

17:29-08:15

1 stop24h 46m

Melbourne

Sun 5/7

09:30-22:19

2 stops26h 49m

$1,641

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 20/10

19:55-08:50

2 stops45h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 10/11

12:00-00:44

2 stops28h 44m

$1,651

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 15/5

08:35-08:15

1 stop33h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 30/5

10:55-05:20

1 stop32h 25m

$1,862

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/6

15:32-08:15

2 stops26h 43m

Melbourne

Sun 21/6

10:55-08:33

2 stops35h 38m

$1,877

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 15/5

16:10-07:30

2 stops25h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

10:00-16:27

2 stops44h 27m

$1,906

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/6

15:32-08:15

2 stops26h 43m

Melbourne

Sat 20/6

18:00-05:20

2 stops49h 20m

$1,924

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 14/7

06:00-16:50

2 stops44h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 11/8

22:45-22:37

2 stops37h 52m

$2,411

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 29/6

17:29-08:15

1 stop24h 46m

Melbourne

Sat 11/7

10:00-16:27

2 stops44h 27m

$2,504
Cheapest one-way

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/6

14:10-08:15

2 stops28h 05m

$894

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

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 48 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 $1,440). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,150). 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 $1,634, United Airlines can have you in Melbourne Airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 24h 46m. 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 $1,440). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,150). 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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