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Cheap flights from Detroit to Melbourne from $855

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
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,479

One-way from

$855

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,694
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 7/2-27/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 31m 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. 6% potential increase in price ($159 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 9 January 2026.

Sat 7/213:23DTW - MEL
1 stop23h 37mAmerican Airlines
Fri 27/216:05MEL - DTW
1 stop23h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,479
Sun 15/315:59DTW - MEL
2 stops26h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 24/308:00MEL - DTW
2 stops25h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,527
Thu 12/216:43DTW - MEL
2 stops25h 17mUnited Airlines
Sun 22/213:00MEL - DTW
1 stop27h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,559
Fri 13/216:43DTW - MEL
2 stops24h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 22/213:00MEL - DTW
1 stop27h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,561
Sat 14/318:15DTW - MEL
2 stops51h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/420:00MEL - DTW
2 stops59h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/1$1,567
Wed 4/209:15DTW - MEL
1 stop32h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/213:00MEL - DTW
1 stop23h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,579
Sat 21/214:20DTW - MEL
2 stops27h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 28/213:00MEL - DTW
2 stops23h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,585
Wed 4/216:45DTW - MEL
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 26/213:00MEL - DTW
2 stops23h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,586
Fri 6/208:25DTW - MEL
1 stop31h 35mDelta
Sun 1/310:10MEL - DTW
1 stop28h 10mDelta
Deal found 8/1$1,591
Sun 22/219:31DTW - MEL
1 stop41h 29mQantas Airways
Sat 7/316:05MEL - DTW
1 stop23h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,595
Sat 14/318:15DTW - AVV
3 stops62h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/420:55AVV - DTW
3 stops58h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,816
Sun 25/118:15DTW - AVV
3 stops58h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/220:55AVV - DTW
3 stops60h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,921

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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 21/2

07:30-05:00

1 stop29h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

12:00-21:26

2 stops25h 26m

$1,485

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/2

16:43-10:00

2 stops25h 17m

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

13:00-00:32

1 stop27h 32m

$1,559

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/2

09:15-10:00

1 stop32h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

13:00-20:59

1 stop23h 59m

$1,579

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 21/2

14:20-10:00

2 stops27h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

13:00-20:59

1 stop23h 59m

$1,585

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/3

15:25-08:30

2 stops26h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

12:00-22:10

2 stops25h 10m

$1,585

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/3

16:43-09:30

2 stops24h 47m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

10:30-20:10

2 stops24h 40m

$1,585

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 15/3

16:42-08:30

2 stops24h 48m

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

10:30-22:10

2 stops26h 40m

$1,585

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/3

18:15-23:15

3 stops62h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 6/4

20:55-17:33

3 stops58h 38m

$1,816

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 15/3

18:15-23:15

3 stops62h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 6/4

20:55-17:33

3 stops58h 38m

$1,919

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 15/3

18:15-23:15

3 stops62h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 24/3

20:55-17:35

3 stops59h 40m

$2,238

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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 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 $710). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,540). 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 9 January 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
9,143 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,143 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,143 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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 $858 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 $710). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,540). 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$1,228Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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