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Cheap flights from Detroit to Melbourne from $899

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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — MEL
20 Jun — 27 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 21 May 2026.

Sat 30/516:15
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop22h 45m
American Airlines
Mon 15/613:35
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop24h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,616
Sat 30/511:00
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops31h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 15/610:55
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops25h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,631
Tue 20/1009:50
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops29h 55m
American Airlines
Tue 10/1112:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops23h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/5$1,643
Tue 20/1019:18
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop22h 57m
United Airlines
Tue 10/1113:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop23h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/5$1,651
Fri 22/517:29
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop24h 46m
United Airlines
Fri 5/609:30
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops23h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/5$1,658
Fri 22/512:46
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop29h 04m
Delta
Fri 5/610:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop27h 19m
Delta
Deal found 19/5$1,662
Fri 26/615:50
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
Delta
Sun 5/710:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop21h 10m
Delta
Deal found 16/5$1,664
Tue 20/1014:55
DTW
-
AVV
3 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1106:00
AVV
-
DTW
3 stops51h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5$1,831
Sat 14/1118:20
DTW
-
AVV
3 stops60h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/1106:00
AVV
-
DTW
3 stops51h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5$2,396
Thu 1/1014:55
DTW
-
AVV
3 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/1106:00
AVV
-
DTW
3 stops51h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$2,460
Wed 23/914:55
DTW
-
AVV
3 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/1020:55
AVV
-
DTW
3 stops55h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5$2,466
Mon 15/610:45
DTW
-
AVV
3 stops37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 29/620:55
AVV
-
DTW
3 stops55h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5$2,737

Find 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 21 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,616

One-way from

$910

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,650
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 27/6-13/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 59m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 3/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 12m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($231 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Price

Cheapest return flight

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 23/9

12:35-07:30

2 stops28h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 1/10

10:55-18:12

1 stop21h 17m

$1,658

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 20/10

10:45-14:10

3 stops36h 25m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 10/11

06:00-17:40

3 stops51h 40m

$1,831

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 13/6

14:10-08:15

2 stops28h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 27/6

10:55-18:38

2 stops45h 43m

$1,922

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/11

21:05-21:00

2 stops31h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

22:55-18:10

2 stops35h 15m

$2,254

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/11

18:20-23:15

3 stops60h 55m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 29/11

06:00-17:40

3 stops51h 40m

$2,396

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/10

14:55-16:05

3 stops35h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 17/11

06:00-17:40

3 stops51h 40m

$2,460

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/7

06:34-08:15

1 stop35h 41m

Melbourne

Sat 1/8

18:00-16:27

2 stops36h 27m

$2,625
Fastest return journey

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 14/7

17:29-08:15

1 stop24h 46m

Melbourne

Tue 11/8

10:55-18:06

1 stop21h 11m

$2,643

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 15/6

10:45-14:10

3 stops37h 25m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 29/6

20:55-14:11

3 stops55h 16m

$2,737

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 27/6

19:21-20:20

2 stops34h 59m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 13/7

20:55-19:00

2 stops36h 05m

$3,867

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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

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 $638). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,467). 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?

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.

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 21 May 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
9,748 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,748 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,748 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Melbourne?

    Departing from Detroit to Melbourne will take you 24h 46m. 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne (average of $638). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,467). 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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