How long is the flight from Detroit to Melbourne Airport?

United Airlines and Delta can get you from Detroit to Melbourne Airport in just under 23h 01m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 46m. Detroit and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 15920 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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

When flying from Detroit to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Melbourne?

For a flight from Detroit to Melbourne, you will be flying from All airports. Detroit All airports (DTT) is just 0.9 km from the centre of the city. All airports is the only Detroit airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 0 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Detroit All airports on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

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Sat 23/1

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Sat 23/1

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16:59-08:00

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,528). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,215). 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’s the top stopover airport for flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport?

Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport?

Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,563.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Detroit to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Dallas (DFW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 23h 58m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 03m.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 48 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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8.0

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Asha,Sept 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

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8.0

Excellent

Asha,Sept 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

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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 All airports. Detroit All airports (DTT) is just 0.9 km from the centre of the city. All airports is the only Detroit airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 0 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Detroit All airports on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Melbourne Airport?
United Airlines and Delta can get you from Detroit to Melbourne Airport in just under 23h 01m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 46m. Detroit and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 15920 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,528). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,215). 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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Share of one-stop return flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

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Average return fare for one-stop flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,563.

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Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dallas (DFW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 23h 58m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 03m.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 48 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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