How long is the flight from Detroit to Melbourne?

Departing from Detroit to Melbourne will take you 37h. The distance between Detroit and Melbourne is about 15920 km.

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 time of day to fly from DTT to MEL?

When flying from Detroit to Melbourne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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.

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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.

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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 10 September 2026.

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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 10 September 2026.

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Deal found 7/9$1,780

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Round-trip from	$1,594
One-way from	$844
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,818

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53h 40m total
Detroit to Melbourne

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37h 00m total
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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

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20:20-08:00

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00:00-09:00

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - AVV Melbourne Avalon

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06:00-23:15

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/1

16:15-09:30

2 stops25h 15m

Melbourne

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00:00-09:00

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$1,262

DetroitMelbourne

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 25/10

05:30-09:30

2 stops37h 00m

Melbourne

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12:45-22:15

2 stops25h 30m

$1,627

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

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Fri 13/11

16:45-09:30

2 stops24h 45m

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12:45-22:22

2 stops25h 37m

$1,697

DetroitMelbourne

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 17/10

15:31-09:15

2 stops26h 44m

Melbourne

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12:45-23:57

2 stops27h 12m

$1,744

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - AVV Melbourne Avalon

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Wed 3/3

18:20-23:15

3 stops60h 55m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 28/4

20:55-17:38

3 stops58h 43m

$1,780

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - AVV Melbourne Avalon

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20:05-07:55

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne (average of $1,487). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,116). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Detroit to Melbourne flights typically cost between $1,647 and $1,864 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,594 on American Airlines (21 Oct–28 Oct).

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

Booking 35 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.

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.

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4.0

Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

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7.4

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10,194 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

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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 37h. The distance between Detroit and Melbourne is about 15920 km.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne (average of $1,487). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,116). 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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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Detroit to Melbourne flights typically cost between $1,647 and $1,864 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,594 on American Airlines (21 Oct–28 Oct).

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

Booking 35 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.

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.

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Detroit to Melbourne flights typically cost between $1,647 and $1,864 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,594 on American Airlines (21 Oct–28 Oct).