What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip from $1,241. Qantas Airways is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route. Find deals

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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. 1 airline has flights to Melbourne from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County on a regular basis.

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.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Melbourne are usually found in February or March, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne

Round-trip from	$1,499
One-way from	$895
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,045

Air Canada
14/2-22/2
6 total stops
101h 20m total
Detroit to Melbourne

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Delta
7/12
2 total stops
42h 45m total
Detroit to Melbourne

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($338 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 3 October 2025.

Mon 29/1209:12DTW - MEL

2 stops32h 18mUnited Airlines

Sat 17/113:00MEL - DTW

2 stops26h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/9$1,543

Tue 30/1207:10DTW - MEL

1 stop34h 50mUnited Airlines

Sat 17/113:00MEL - DTW

1 stop24h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/9$1,550

Tue 28/1009:16DTW - MEL

2 stops34h 39mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1112:10MEL - DTW

2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9$1,794

Fri 28/1114:16DTW - MEL

2 stops27h 14mAmerican Airlines

Mon 15/1212:00MEL - DTW

2 stops24h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/10$1,916

Sat 22/1117:35DTW - MEL

1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/1213:00MEL - DTW

1 stop22h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/9$1,944

Sat 22/1117:35DTW - MEL

1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/1213:00MEL - DTW

1 stop22h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/10$1,947

Tue 18/1114:27DTW - MEL

2 stops27h 03mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/1211:05MEL - DTW

2 stops27h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 29/9$1,960

Best flights from Detroit to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 3 October 2025.

Wed 4/214:19DTW - MEL

2 stops27h 41mUnited Airlines

Sat 28/213:00MEL - DTW

1 stop23h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/9$1,535

Sat 14/219:45DTW - MEL

2 stops68h 15mDelta

Sun 22/210:10MEL - DTW

2 stops38h 57mDelta

Deal found 29/9$1,894

Tue 30/1209:12DTW - MEL

2 stops32h 18mUnited Airlines

Sat 17/113:00MEL - DTW

1 stop24h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/9$1,543

Mon 29/1209:12DTW - MEL

2 stops32h 18mUnited Airlines

Sat 17/113:00MEL - DTW

2 stops26h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/9$1,543

Sun 1/310:25DTW - MEL

2 stops31h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 18/312:00MEL - DTW

1 stop21h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/9$1,543

Fri 6/214:19DTW - MEL

2 stops27h 41mUnited Airlines

Mon 16/211:30MEL - DTW

2 stops26h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/10$1,544

Sat 28/214:20DTW - MEL

2 stops27h 10mUnited Airlines

Sat 28/312:00MEL - DTW

1 stop33h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/10$1,558

Sat 22/1117:35DTW - MEL

1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/1213:00MEL - DTW

1 stop22h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/9$1,944

Last-minute flights from Detroit to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne. Data last updated 3 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 28/1009:16DTW - MEL

2 stops34h 39mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1112:10MEL - DTW

2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9$1,794

Sun 16/1108:15DTW - MEL

2 stops34h 40mAir New Zealand

Sun 23/1108:35MEL - DTW

2 stops31h 07mAir New Zealand

Deal found 2/10$1,985

Sun 16/1108:15DTW - MEL

2 stops34h 40mAir New Zealand

Sat 22/1116:50MEL - DTW

2 stops46h 52mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/9$1,995

Tue 18/1114:27DTW - MEL

2 stops27h 03mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/1211:05MEL - DTW

2 stops27h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 29/9$1,960

Sat 22/1117:35DTW - MEL

1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/1213:00MEL - DTW

1 stop22h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/9$1,944

Sat 22/1117:35DTW - MEL

1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 4/1213:00MEL - DTW

1 stop22h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/10$1,947

Sat 22/1116:15DTW - MEL

2 stops25h 45mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/1213:00MEL - DTW

2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/10$1,953

Sat 22/1116:30DTW - MEL

2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/1213:00MEL - DTW

2 stops49h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/10$1,979

Fri 28/1114:16DTW - MEL

2 stops27h 14mAmerican Airlines

Mon 15/1212:00MEL - DTW

2 stops24h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/10$1,916

One-way flights from Detroit to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 3 October 2025.

Sun 7/1221:15DTW - MEL

2 stops42h 45mDelta

Deal found 1/10$895

Wed 17/1206:00DTW - MEL

2 stops35h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/10$939

Sun 21/1209:12DTW - MEL

2 stops56h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/10$972

Sat 15/1119:40DTW - MEL

3 stops59h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/10$1,022

Sun 7/1212:16DTW - MEL

3 stops59h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/10$1,101

Sun 2/1109:47DTW - MEL

2 stops27h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/10$1,266

Tue 11/1115:50DTW - MEL

2 stops27h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 2/10$1,308

Wed 24/1218:00DTW - MEL

2 stops47h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/10$1,309

Tue 11/1115:50DTW - MEL

2 stops26h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 30/9$1,319

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DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/2

14:19-10:00

2 stops27h 41m

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

13:00-20:58

1 stop23h 58m

$1,535

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/12

09:12-09:30

2 stops32h 18m

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

13:00-21:14

1 stop24h 14m

$1,543

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 29/12

09:12-09:30

2 stops32h 18m

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

13:00-23:44

2 stops26h 44m

$1,543

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/3

10:25-09:30

2 stops31h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

12:00-18:43

1 stop21h 43m

$1,543

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/2

14:19-10:00

2 stops27h 41m

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

11:30-22:06

2 stops26h 36m

$1,544

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 28/2

14:20-09:30

2 stops27h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 28/3

12:00-06:13

1 stop33h 13m

$1,558

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/2

19:45-08:00

2 stops68h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

10:10-09:07

2 stops38h 57m

$1,894

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 22/11

17:35-10:00

1 stop24h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 3/12

13:00-19:04

1 stop22h 04m

$1,944

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/12

21:15-08:00

2 stops42h 45m

$895

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 17/12

06:00-09:30

2 stops35h 30m

$939

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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?

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 85 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 DTW to MEL?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

910 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

910 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

910 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

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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. 1 airline has 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 $1,535, United Airlines can have you in Melbourne Airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 27h 41m. The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Melbourne Airport is about 15920 km.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip from $1,241. Qantas Airways is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Melbourne are usually found in February or March, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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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?

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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