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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from $919

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DTW
5 Jun — 12 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 May 2026.

Thu 4/609:45
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops24h 41m
American Airlines
Mon 15/616:10
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop22h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,455
Tue 4/810:55
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops25h 29m
United Airlines
Wed 4/1107:30
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops34h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/5$1,479
Sun 31/510:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops27h 59m
Delta
Sun 7/620:15
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops45h 35m
Delta
Deal found 2/5$1,489
Sat 13/610:55
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/619:45
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops45h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,595
Tue 8/909:45
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops24h 35m
American Airlines
Mon 21/916:10
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop22h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/5$1,856
Sat 10/1011:55
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop21h 17m
United Airlines
Fri 20/1107:00
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop35h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,858
Tue 8/910:55
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops25h 29m
United Airlines
Mon 21/915:32
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops26h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/5$1,871
Tue 4/809:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops23h 30m
Qantas Airways
Wed 4/1119:35
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop41h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/5$1,907
Mon 20/709:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops27h 37m
Qantas Airways
Fri 21/815:49
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops32h 26m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/5$1,980
Fri 12/610:55
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops25h 24m
Asiana Airlines
Sun 28/619:45
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops46h 30m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 1/5$2,072
Sun 19/717:45
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops42h 52m
Qantas Airways
Fri 21/815:49
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops35h 56m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/5$2,137

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Detroit (DTW). 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 6 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,455

One-way from

$919

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,302
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 4/6-15/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 31m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 11/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 08m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($519 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($124 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Detroit 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 6 May 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sat 10/10

11:55-22:19

2 stops25h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/11

08:50-09:30

2 stops32h 40m

$1,858

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 21/7

09:00-18:30

2 stops23h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 21/8

15:49-14:15

2 stops32h 26m

$1,980

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

10:55-23:57

2 stops27h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 13/7

11:00-07:30

2 stops30h 30m

$2,342

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

10:00-19:15

1 stop23h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 17/8

12:30-07:50

2 stops29h 20m

$2,405

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 28/8

10:00-17:04

1 stop21h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 21/9

12:40-07:50

1 stop29h 10m

$2,424

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 5/8

09:45-09:30

2 stops37h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/8

19:43-05:00

1 stop43h 17m

$2,777

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 22/7

22:45-21:34

2 stops36h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 26/8

18:44-16:50

2 stops32h 06m

$2,844

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

07:25-18:29

2 stops25h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 15/6

17:29-12:40

3 stops29h 11m

$2,947

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 26/6

10:00-22:33

2 stops26h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 24/7

14:14-07:50

1 stop27h 36m

$3,041
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 22/7

09:30-22:19

2 stops26h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 25/8

19:03-08:15

1 stop23h 12m

$3,177

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $915). Flying from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,503). 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 Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated 6 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,033 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,684 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,667 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Detroit. 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 into for flights to Detroit from Melbourne?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 27.8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Detroit. 4 airlines have flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 23h 30m. Fly via United Airlines or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. Melbourne and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 15920 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with prices starting at $915. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $957 and $1,034, respectively. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit 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 Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $915). Flying from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,503). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Detroit

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Air New ZealandCheapest$915Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$957Average$2,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,034Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,336Average$2,313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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