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Cheap flights from Detroit to Melbourne from $807

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 20/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — MEL
6 May — 13 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Melbourne are usually found in February or October, 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 1 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,827

One-way from

$807

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,130
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 21/8-31/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 21m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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20/9
  • 20/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 18m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($534 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($149 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 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 1 May 2025.

Tue 4/1111:15DTW - MEL
2 stops28h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 18/1112:00MEL - DTW
2 stops26h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,621
Fri 28/1116:15DTW - MEL
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 15/1213:00MEL - DTW
2 stops26h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,669
Thu 21/811:54DTW - MEL
2 stops28h 51mQantas Airways
Sun 31/808:00MEL - DTW
2 stops24h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,827
Sat 14/619:42DTW - MEL
2 stops26h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/613:40MEL - DTW
3 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,994
Thu 15/508:35DTW - MEL
2 stops34h 25mChina Eastern
Thu 22/521:30MEL - DTW
2 stops39h 48mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/4$2,185
Tue 4/1110:35DTW - AVV
3 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1106:00AVV - DTW
3 stops43h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$2,268
Thu 16/1008:30DTW - MEL
2 stops35h 20mAir New Zealand
Tue 21/1008:35MEL - DTW
2 stops30h 27mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$2,349
Tue 4/1110:49DTW - MEL
2 stops33h 41mCathay Pacific
Mon 17/1100:45MEL - DTW
2 stops39h 31mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/4$2,629
Wed 11/620:25DTW - MEL
3 stops48h 40mAir Canada
Mon 28/720:30MEL - DTW
3 stops37h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 30/4$3,063
Tue 4/1117:51DTW - AVV
2 stops29h 59mQantas Airways
Tue 18/1110:20AVV - DTW
2 stops23h 38mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/5$3,187

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 1 May 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 21/8

11:54-06:45

2 stops28h 51m

Melbourne

Sun 31/8

08:00-18:30

2 stops24h 30m

$1,827

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 21/8

11:54-06:45

2 stops28h 51m

Melbourne

Sun 31/8

15:05-10:50

1 stop33h 45m

$1,849

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 21/8

17:32-08:15

1 stop24h 43m

Melbourne

Sun 31/8

09:30-20:26

2 stops24h 56m

$1,904

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/6

19:42-12:15

2 stops26h 33m

Melbourne

Sat 21/6

13:40-05:40

3 stops30h 00m

$1,994

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 15/5

08:35-09:00

2 stops34h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 22/5

21:30-23:18

2 stops39h 48m

$2,185

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 16/10

08:30-10:50

2 stops35h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 21/10

08:35-00:02

2 stops30h 27m

$2,349

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/9

11:05-16:05

3 stops39h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 6/9

20:55-10:22

3 stops51h 27m

$2,410

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/6

20:25-11:05

3 stops48h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 28/7

20:30-20:01

3 stops37h 31m

$3,063

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 21/8

19:44-20:15

2 stops34h 31m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 31/8

06:00-18:30

2 stops26h 30m

$3,551

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 20/9

18:42-12:00

2 stops27h 18m

$807

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Melbourne

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 25 April 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, 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?

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 1 May 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 1 May 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
472 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
472 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
472 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
472 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
472 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
472 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
China Eastern
7.1
Good
148 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
472 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 $1,827 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $1,849 and $1,904 round-trip. Qantas Airways is currently priced 8% 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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United AirlinesCheapest$1,726Average$2,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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