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Cheap flights from Detroit to Melbourne from $933

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 21/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — MEL
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Melbourne are usually found in June or July, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,684

One-way from

$933

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,833
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/12-11/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 59m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 18m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($306 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 7 November 2025.

Thu 4/1214:05DTW - MEL
2 stops27h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/1213:00MEL - DTW
1 stop22h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,684
Fri 28/1115:50DTW - MEL
2 stops28h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1206:30MEL - DTW
2 stops32h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/11$1,685
Tue 30/1207:15DTW - MEL
2 stops34h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 17/113:00MEL - DTW
2 stops26h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/11$1,690
Mon 29/1207:15DTW - MEL
2 stops34h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 17/111:30MEL - DTW
2 stops24h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,691
Mon 29/1211:53DTW - MEL
1 stop25h 07mQantas Airways
Sat 17/116:05MEL - DTW
1 stop20h 39mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,820
Sat 8/1115:50DTW - MEL
2 stops39h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 15/1106:30MEL - DTW
2 stops24h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/11$1,831
Fri 12/1218:00DTW - MEL
2 stops47h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1213:00MEL - DTW
2 stops37h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$2,087
Sun 7/1205:50DTW - AVV
3 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1206:00AVV - DTW
3 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$3,449
Fri 28/1118:15DTW - AVV
3 stops61h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1206:00AVV - DTW
3 stops51h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$3,856
Thu 4/1218:15DTW - AVV
3 stops61h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1206:00AVV - DTW
3 stops51h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$3,935
Fri 28/1115:50DTW - AVV
2 stops32h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1206:00AVV - DTW
2 stops28h 39mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11$4,370
Tue 18/1115:50DTW - AVV
2 stops32h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 2/1210:20AVV - DTW
2 stops24h 26mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$4,695

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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/5

11:30-08:15

2 stops30h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 9/5

10:55-20:40

1 stop23h 45m

$1,684

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/12

13:56-10:00

2 stops28h 04m

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

13:00-21:14

1 stop24h 14m

$1,691

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 29/12

09:12-09:30

2 stops32h 18m

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

13:00-21:14

1 stop24h 14m

$1,691

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/12

14:05-10:00

2 stops27h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 11/12

11:30-22:30

2 stops27h 00m

$1,691

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 15/12

14:05-10:00

2 stops27h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 28/12

13:00-22:15

2 stops25h 15m

$1,691

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/1

18:15-20:20

3 stops58h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 31/1

06:00-17:35

3 stops51h 35m

$1,739

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/1

18:15-13:35

3 stops51h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 31/1

07:30-17:35

3 stops50h 05m

$1,762

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/3

16:03-05:00

1 stop21h 57m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

14:35-00:20

1 stop23h 45m

$1,853

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/5

19:48-22:50

2 stops37h 02m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 9/5

06:00-18:00

2 stops26h 00m

$2,852

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/12

05:50-14:10

3 stops40h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 14/12

06:00-05:30

3 stops39h 30m

$3,449

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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 31 October 2025.

Booking 13 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 $732). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,613). 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to Melbourne in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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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 7 November 2025.
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
9,009 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,009 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,009 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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 30h 45m. The distance between Detroit and Melbourne is about 15920 km.

  • 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 $1,262 on this airline. Qantas Airways is currently priced 26% 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 $732). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,613). 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$1,262Average$1,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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