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Cheap flights from Detroit to Melbourne from $782

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 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — MEL
5 May — 12 May1
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 5 April 2026.

Tue 12/506:50
DTW
-
MEL
3 stops39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/513:25
MEL
-
DTW
3 stops36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,485
Tue 19/514:55
DTW
-
MEL
3 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/606:00
MEL
-
DTW
3 stops42h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,721
Mon 18/518:50
DTW
-
MEL
3 stops50h 15m
Air Canada
Mon 25/520:30
MEL
-
DTW
3 stops55h 43m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/4$1,763
Wed 13/514:55
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/506:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops42h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,870
Tue 2/614:55
DTW
-
MEL
3 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/620:30
MEL
-
DTW
3 stops51h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,947
Mon 1/614:55
DTW
-
MEL
3 stops30h 10m
Air Canada
Tue 9/606:00
MEL
-
DTW
3 stops42h 08m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/4$1,957
Tue 12/515:42
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops28h 38m
Qantas Airways
Tue 19/509:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops23h 26m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/3$1,972
Sun 31/514:55
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/606:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops42h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$2,002
Tue 2/614:55
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops30h 10m
Asiana Airlines
Wed 10/620:30
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops55h 43m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 2/4$2,031
Tue 19/515:42
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops28h 18m
Qantas Airways
Tue 2/609:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops23h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/4$2,043
Fri 15/515:42
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop23h 18m
Qantas Airways
Wed 27/513:35
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop23h 04m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/4$2,050
Wed 9/910:45
DTW
-
AVV
3 stops37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/920:55
AVV
-
DTW
3 stops55h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$2,148

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 5 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,485

One-way from

$782

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,575
12/5-19/5
  • 12/5-19/5
  • 6 total stops
  • 75h 45m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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23/4
  • 23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 14m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($135 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($89 potential savings vs. average return price).
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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 16/5

13:41-08:15

2 stops28h 34m

Melbourne

Sat 23/5

10:55-22:43

2 stops25h 48m

$2,147

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

10:45-14:10

3 stops37h 25m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 15/9

20:55-14:12

3 stops55h 17m

$2,148

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 15/5

10:31-07:50

2 stops31h 19m

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

10:00-16:56

1 stop20h 56m

$2,159

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 29/4

18:15-16:05

2 stops55h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 6/5

16:40-14:13

2 stops59h 33m

$2,393

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/7

14:14-07:50

1 stop27h 36m

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

10:00-20:21

2 stops24h 21m

$2,477

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/7

07:30-15:50

2 stops42h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 1/8

17:20-16:57

2 stops37h 37m

$2,596

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 14/7

07:30-15:50

2 stops42h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 11/8

17:20-17:48

2 stops38h 28m

$2,598

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 20/4

14:05-08:15

2 stops28h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

10:55-11:54

2 stops38h 59m

$2,612
Fastest return journey

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 14/7

17:29-08:15

1 stop24h 46m

Melbourne

Tue 11/8

10:55-18:01

1 stop21h 06m

$2,766

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 15/5

14:55-11:20

3 stops30h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

20:30-10:08

3 stops51h 38m

$2,819

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne

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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 $710). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,653). 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 5 April 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
9,545 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
9,545 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,545 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Melbourne?

    Departing from Detroit to Melbourne will take you 28h 34m. The distance between Detroit and Melbourne is about 15920 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $710). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,653). 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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