How long is the flight from Detroit to Melbourne?

Departing from Detroit to Melbourne will take you 30h 24m. The distance between Detroit and Melbourne is about 15920 km. Find deals

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 $1,233 on this airline. Qantas Airways is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Detroit to Melbourne?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Detroit to Melbourne at least 38 days early can save you up to 102% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 38 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Detroit to Melbourne for as little as $1,025 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,500 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Melbourne?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, June can be a great choice for travel to Melbourne. Flights to Melbourne from Detroit in June are about $1,729 on average during June, but can be found for as low as $1,308.

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.

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.

$782+ Flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Detroit to Melbourne?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Detroit to Melbourne flights typically cost between $1,231 and $2,596 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,533 on United Airlines (28 Feb-28 Mar). Find deals

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Melbourne are usually found in June or July, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne

Round-trip from	$1,533
One-way from	$782
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$1,601

United Airlines
28/2-28/3
3 total stops
52h 37m total
Detroit to Melbourne

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American Airlines
11/11
2 total stops
29h 42m total
Detroit to Melbourne

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($486 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($123 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 15 September 2025.

Mon 15/918:07DTW - MEL

2 stops26h 13mQantas Airways

Thu 18/921:00MEL - DTW

2 stops39h 33mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$1,691

Mon 15/918:07DTW - AVV

2 stops30h 03mMultiple Airlines

Thu 18/914:55AVV - DTW

2 stops45h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,693

Wed 29/1016:09DTW - MEL

2 stops48h 26mQantas Airways

Wed 5/1106:15MEL - DTW

2 stops32h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$1,723

Fri 28/1111:48DTW - MEL

1 stop25h 12mAmerican Airlines

Mon 15/1216:05MEL - DTW

2 stops23h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,732

Thu 30/1017:26DTW - MEL

2 stops25h 04mAmerican Airlines

Thu 6/1112:00MEL - DTW

2 stops25h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,753

Wed 29/1014:22DTW - MEL

3 stops31h 38mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1114:15MEL - DTW

2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,772

Fri 5/1215:47DTW - MEL

2 stops32h 53mQantas Airways

Wed 17/1210:00MEL - DTW

2 stops24h 39mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$1,911

Tue 25/1116:15DTW - MEL

2 stops25h 45mUnited Airlines

Thu 18/1211:30MEL - DTW

2 stops25h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,917

Tue 18/1117:35DTW - MEL

1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/1213:00MEL - DTW

1 stop22h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,932

Mon 29/1207:10DTW - MEL

1 stop34h 50mUnited Airlines

Sat 17/113:00MEL - DTW

1 stop24h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,953

Fri 5/1210:59DTW - MEL

2 stops30h 31mUnited Airlines

Sun 21/1213:00MEL - DTW

1 stop32h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,957

Sat 1/1118:15DTW - AVV

3 stops62h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/306:00AVV - DTW

3 stops51h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$2,029

Best flights from Detroit to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Sat 28/211:06DTW - MEL

2 stops30h 24mUnited Airlines

Sat 28/312:00MEL - DTW

1 stop21h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,533

Fri 13/218:15DTW - AVV

3 stops58h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 20/206:00AVV - DTW

3 stops51h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,556

Thu 30/1017:26DTW - MEL

2 stops25h 04mAmerican Airlines

Thu 6/1112:00MEL - DTW

2 stops25h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,753

Tue 10/216:38DTW - MEL

2 stops24h 52mUnited Airlines

Sat 14/213:00MEL - DTW

1 stop23h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,702

Fri 13/216:55DTW - MEL

2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 20/211:30MEL - DTW

2 stops24h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,702

Sat 1/1118:15DTW - AVV

3 stops62h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/306:00AVV - DTW

3 stops51h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$2,029

Sat 22/1118:15DTW - AVV

3 stops61h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1220:55AVV - DTW

3 stops60h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$2,067

Tue 25/1117:35DTW - MEL

1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 17/1211:30MEL - DTW

2 stops26h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,917

Tue 18/1118:15DTW - AVV

3 stops61h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1206:00AVV - DTW

3 stops51h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$2,105

Mon 1/1216:15DTW - MEL

2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 17/1211:30MEL - DTW

2 stops28h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,917

Fri 28/1116:47DTW - MEL

2 stops24h 43mUnited Airlines

Thu 18/1211:30MEL - DTW

2 stops28h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,917

Tue 25/1117:35DTW - MEL

1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 18/1213:00MEL - DTW

2 stops26h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,917

Last-minute flights from Detroit to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne. Data last updated 15 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 15/918:07DTW - MEL

2 stops26h 13mQantas Airways

Thu 18/921:00MEL - DTW

2 stops39h 33mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$1,691

Mon 15/918:07DTW - AVV

2 stops30h 03mMultiple Airlines

Thu 18/914:55AVV - DTW

2 stops45h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,693

Thu 2/1019:46DTW - AVV

2 stops28h 24mQantas Airways

Sun 26/1006:00AVV - DTW

2 stops27h 33mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$6,201

Sat 25/1016:09DTW - AVV

2 stops40h 06mQantas Airways

Wed 29/1008:10AVV - DTW

2 stops29h 24mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/9$4,928

Tue 28/1009:16DTW - MEL

2 stops34h 39mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1112:10MEL - DTW

3 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,965

Tue 28/1008:30DTW - MEL

2 stops34h 30mChina Eastern

Tue 4/1122:30MEL - DTW

2 stops36h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 13/9$1,969

Wed 29/1016:09DTW - MEL

2 stops48h 26mQantas Airways

Wed 5/1106:15MEL - DTW

2 stops32h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$1,723

Wed 29/1014:22DTW - MEL

3 stops31h 38mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1114:15MEL - DTW

2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,772

Thu 30/1017:26DTW - MEL

2 stops25h 04mAmerican Airlines

Thu 6/1112:00MEL - DTW

2 stops25h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,753

Thu 30/1017:50DTW - MEL

2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1106:05MEL - DTW

3 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$2,114

One-way flights from Detroit to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Tue 11/1111:48DTW - MEL

2 stops29h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9$782

Tue 11/1115:50DTW - MEL

2 stops27h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$855

Sat 8/1121:29DTW - MEL

3 stops58h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$887

Tue 11/1112:16DTW - MEL

3 stops43h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$894

Wed 12/1112:16DTW - MEL

3 stops51h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$958

Thu 25/1220:40DTW - MEL

2 stops43h 20mDelta

Deal found 13/9$961

Sun 9/1121:29DTW - MEL

3 stops54h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$967

Fri 14/1121:29DTW - MEL

3 stops58h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$970

Wed 24/1218:00DTW - MEL

2 stops47h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9$976

Sat 8/1116:51DTW - AVV

3 stops48h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,018

Wed 12/1111:48DTW - MEL

2 stops43h 22mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$1,054

Tue 11/1121:29DTW - AVV

3 stops57h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,061

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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 28/2

11:06-09:30

2 stops30h 24m

Melbourne

Sat 28/3

12:00-18:43

1 stop21h 43m

$1,533

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 13/2

18:15-20:20

3 stops58h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 20/2

06:00-17:35

3 stops51h 35m

$1,556

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/2

16:38-09:30

2 stops24h 52m

Melbourne

Sat 14/2

13:00-20:58

1 stop23h 58m

$1,702

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 13/2

16:55-09:30

2 stops24h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

11:30-20:17

2 stops24h 47m

$1,702

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 30/10

17:26-09:30

2 stops25h 04m

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

12:00-21:01

2 stops25h 01m

$1,753

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 25/11

17:35-10:00

1 stop24h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 17/12

11:30-21:54

2 stops26h 24m

$1,917

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

16:15-09:30

2 stops25h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 17/12

11:30-23:49

2 stops28h 19m

$1,917

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 28/11

16:47-09:30

2 stops24h 43m

Melbourne

Thu 18/12

11:30-23:43

2 stops28h 13m

$1,917

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 25/11

17:35-10:00

1 stop24h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 18/12

13:00-23:38

2 stops26h 38m

$1,917

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 18/11

11:00-10:00

2 stops31h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 2/12

13:00-22:11

2 stops25h 11m

$1,939

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

Booking 37 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to Melbourne at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Detroit to Melbourne?

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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

8,931 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,931 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,931 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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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 24m. 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 $1,233 on this airline. Qantas Airways is currently priced 28% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Melbourne are usually found in June or July, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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