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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport from $1,044

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 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MEL
1 Aug — 8 Aug1
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 2 July 2026.

Mon 17/811:43
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop27h 17m
American Airlines
Mon 24/813:35
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop23h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,639
Fri 14/819:18
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop22h 57m
United Airlines
Sun 23/810:55
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop21h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/6$1,666
Fri 14/816:26
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops25h 49m
United Airlines
Tue 25/810:55
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops26h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/6$1,672
Mon 29/617:29
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop24h 46m
United Airlines
Sat 11/710:55
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop32h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,681
Sun 16/820:55
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops44h 55m
Delta
Wed 26/810:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops27h 59m
Delta
Deal found 28/6$1,682
Wed 29/706:15
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops36h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 8/810:55
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop32h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/6$1,687
Mon 6/711:00
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops31h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 13/710:55
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops36h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,694
Sun 16/819:18
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop22h 57m
United Airlines
Sat 22/819:30
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops36h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/6$1,695
Sun 16/819:18
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop22h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/810:55
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop21h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6$1,737

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 2 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,639

One-way from

$1,044

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,549
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 17/8-24/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 51m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 18/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 23m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($223 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($91 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 27/7

17:29-08:15

1 stop24h 46m

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

10:55-09:52

2 stops36h 57m

$1,694

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 29/7

15:32-08:15

2 stops26h 43m

Melbourne

Sat 8/8

11:10-16:27

2 stops43h 17m

$1,704

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/11

16:57-10:30

1 stop25h 33m

Melbourne

Tue 24/11

12:45-23:58

1 stop27h 13m

$1,798

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 20/10

11:00-09:15

2 stops31h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 10/11

12:45-22:22

2 stops25h 37m

$1,817
Fastest return journey

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 22/10

19:40-09:15

1 stop22h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

12:45-23:58

1 stop27h 13m

$1,882

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/8

19:18-08:15

1 stop22h 57m

Melbourne

Mon 31/8

10:55-11:27

2 stops38h 32m

$1,919

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 24/12

21:20-09:50

2 stops44h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 10/1

12:00-00:03

2 stops28h 03m

$2,071

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 24/12

16:55-09:30

2 stops48h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 14/1

11:30-20:20

2 stops24h 50m

$2,206
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 18/9

19:18-08:15

1 stop22h 57m

$1,044

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 18/9

21:59-12:05

3 stops48h 06m

$1,083

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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 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,552). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,549). 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 $1,694, 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.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,552). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,549). 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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