Cheap flights from Detroit to Melbourne from $850

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
7 fev — 14 fev1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 8 janeiro 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,471

One-way from

$850

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,685
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 12/2-22/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 40m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 11/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 37m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($158 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 8 janeiro 2026.

sáb 21/207:30DTW - MEL
1 stop29h 30mAmerican Airlines
sáb 28/212:00MEL - DTW
2 stops25h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,477
dom 15/315:59DTW - MEL
2 stops26h 31mAmerican Airlines
ter 24/308:00MEL - DTW
2 stops25h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,518
sáb 14/211:40DTW - MEL
1 stop25h 20mQantas Airways
sáb 21/216:05MEL - DTW
1 stop23h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,533
ter 6/114:19DTW - MEL
2 stops51h 11mUnited Airlines
dom 18/113:00MEL - DTW
1 stop26h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,554
ter 6/120:30DTW - MEL
1 stop43h 30mDelta
dom 18/110:10MEL - DTW
1 stop21h 16mDelta
Deal found 5/1$1,567
sex 13/216:43DTW - MEL
2 stops24h 47mUnited Airlines
sex 27/213:00MEL - DTW
1 stop23h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,570
dom 8/314:10DTW - MEL
2 stops27h 20mUnited Airlines
qua 25/310:30MEL - DTW
2 stops24h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,576
sex 13/208:38DTW - MEL
1 stop31h 22mDelta
sex 27/210:10MEL - DTW
1 stop21h 16mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,581
seg 12/107:10DTW - MEL
1 stop34h 50mUnited Airlines
dom 8/312:00MEL - DTW
1 stop26h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,585
dom 22/219:31DTW - MEL
1 stop41h 29mQantas Airways
sáb 7/316:05MEL - DTW
1 stop23h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,587
dom 8/318:47DTW - MEL
1 stop45h 13mDelta
qua 25/309:10MEL - DTW
1 stop25h 32mDelta
Deal found 6/1$1,588
sáb 14/318:15DTW - AVV
3 stops62h 00mMultiple Airlines
seg 6/420:55AVV - DTW
3 stops58h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,806

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Detroit

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

qui 12/2

13:02-09:30

2 stops28h 28m

Melbourne

dom 22/2

12:00-23:12

2 stops27h 12m

$1,471

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom 22/2

11:40-09:30

2 stops29h 50m

Melbourne

sáb 7/3

16:05-23:59

1 stop23h 54m

$1,477

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb 21/2

07:30-05:00

1 stop29h 30m

Melbourne

sáb 28/2

12:00-21:26

2 stops25h 26m

$1,477

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

qui 12/2

16:43-10:00

2 stops25h 17m

Melbourne

dom 22/2

13:00-00:32

1 stop27h 32m

$1,551

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sex 13/2

16:43-09:30

2 stops24h 47m

Melbourne

dom 22/2

13:00-00:32

1 stop27h 32m

$1,551

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb 21/2

14:20-10:00

2 stops27h 40m

Melbourne

sáb 28/2

13:00-20:59

1 stop23h 59m

$1,576

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom 8/3

15:25-08:30

2 stops26h 05m

Melbourne

qua 25/3

12:00-22:10

2 stops25h 10m

$1,576

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom 1/3

16:43-09:30

2 stops24h 47m

Melbourne

sáb 14/3

10:30-20:10

2 stops24h 40m

$1,576

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom 15/3

16:42-08:30

2 stops24h 48m

Melbourne

ter 24/3

10:30-22:10

2 stops26h 40m

$1,576

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb 14/3

18:15-23:15

3 stops62h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

seg 6/4

20:55-17:33

3 stops58h 38m

$1,806

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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 2 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 $706). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,532). 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 8 janeiro 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.

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

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 25h 17m. 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 $854 on this airline. Qantas Airways is currently priced 47% 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 $706). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,532). 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,221Average$1,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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