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Cheap flights from Detroit to Melbourne from $824

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — MEL
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
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 February 2026.

Sat 7/213:23
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop23h 37m
Qantas Airways
Sat 14/216:05
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop23h 54m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/2$1,464
Sat 14/315:56
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop22h 04m
Qantas Airways
Mon 6/413:35
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop21h 44m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,490
Sat 7/213:23
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop23h 37m
Qantas Airways
Mon 23/216:05
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop23h 54m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,493
Sun 22/318:32
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop23h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 17/413:30
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops29h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,497
Mon 2/208:00
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops29h 00m
American Airlines
Mon 9/212:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops24h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,498
Mon 2/314:20
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 8/410:55
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop24h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,510
Tue 21/418:15
DTW
-
MEL
3 stops51h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/506:00
MEL
-
DTW
3 stops46h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,517
Fri 5/615:00
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops26h 50m
Delta
Sun 21/610:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop33h 58m
Delta
Deal found 31/1$1,521
Thu 19/318:32
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop23h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/313:55
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops45h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,524
Tue 3/316:43
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops24h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 24/312:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop26h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,526
Fri 1/506:10
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/513:30
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops29h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,529
Sat 28/216:43
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops24h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 10/312:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops25h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,533

Find flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Melbourne (ME1). 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 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,490

One-way from

$824

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,425
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 14/3-6/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 48m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 11/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 37m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($133 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Melbourne that are best for you.

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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/3

15:56-05:00

1 stop22h 04m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

13:35-21:19

1 stop21h 44m

$1,490

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/2

11:40-09:30

2 stops29h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

16:05-23:58

1 stop22h 53m

$1,498

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/6

17:41-07:50

2 stops24h 09m

Melbourne

Fri 19/6

10:00-05:58

1 stop33h 58m

$1,521

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/6

15:00-07:50

2 stops26h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 21/6

10:00-05:58

1 stop33h 58m

$1,521

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 15/5

16:10-08:15

2 stops26h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

09:30-22:12

2 stops26h 42m

$1,533

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/3

10:28-10:00

2 stops31h 32m

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

10:55-21:25

1 stop24h 30m

$1,533

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

16:43-10:00

2 stops25h 17m

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

12:00-22:10

2 stops25h 10m

$1,533

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 19/3

15:25-08:30

2 stops26h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

12:00-22:10

2 stops25h 10m

$1,533

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 28/2

16:43-09:30

2 stops24h 47m

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

12:00-22:10

2 stops25h 10m

$1,533

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 15/5

18:25-07:50

1 stop23h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

10:00-19:13

1 stop23h 13m

$1,536

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Detroit to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne (average of $683). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,477). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 2 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Detroit to Melbourne. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,229 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,229 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,229 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Melbourne from Detroit, you will be flying from All airports, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit All airports (DTT) is located 0.9 km from the centre of Detroit. There are 0 flights from All airports to Melbourne per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Melbourne?

    Departing from Detroit to Melbourne will take you 22h 04m. The distance between Detroit and Melbourne is about 15920 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit to Melbourne round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Melbourne is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,181 on this airline. Qantas Airways is currently priced 24% 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 to Melbourne?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne (average of $683). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,477). 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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Top airline flying from Detroit to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,181Average$1,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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