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Cheap flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport from $968

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 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — MEL
5 Jun — 12 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 6 May 2026.

Mon 1/611:49
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop27h 11m
American Airlines
Mon 8/609:45
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops26h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,633
Tue 30/611:50
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops28h 55m
American Airlines
Wed 29/713:35
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop23h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,634
Wed 3/610:22
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops28h 38m
American Airlines
Wed 10/609:45
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops26h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/5$1,640
Wed 10/614:10
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 20m
United Airlines
Fri 28/810:55
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop21h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$1,641
Mon 1/611:00
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops31h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 8/610:55
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops25h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$1,648
Mon 2/1118:25
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop23h 25m
Delta
Wed 11/1112:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop23h 14m
Delta
Deal found 1/5$1,652
Sun 11/1018:25
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop23h 25m
Delta
Thu 5/1112:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop23h 14m
Delta
Deal found 5/5$1,653
Tue 20/1019:50
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops46h 00m
Delta
Tue 10/1112:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop23h 14m
Delta
Deal found 5/5$1,655
Mon 12/1017:45
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops24h 05m
Delta
Tue 3/1112:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops23h 10m
Delta
Deal found 5/5$1,659
Mon 1/611:49
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop27h 11m
American Airlines
Tue 30/608:15
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops24h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,669

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 (MEL). 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

$1,633

One-way from

$968

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,271
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 1/6-8/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 04m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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17/6
  • 17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 14m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($115 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($82 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 6 May 2026.
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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/6

17:29-08:15

1 stop24h 46m

Melbourne

Sun 5/7

09:30-22:19

2 stops26h 49m

$1,648

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/9

19:50-07:50

2 stops46h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

10:00-21:20

2 stops25h 20m

$1,658

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 14/7

13:34-16:50

2 stops37h 16m

Melbourne

Tue 11/8

22:45-22:37

2 stops37h 52m

$2,477

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/7

15:32-08:15

2 stops50h 43m

Melbourne

Tue 28/7

10:55-20:22

2 stops23h 27m

$2,519

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/7

11:00-07:30

2 stops30h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 1/8

18:00-16:27

2 stops36h 27m

$2,521

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/7

11:00-07:30

2 stops30h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 30/7

10:55-20:22

2 stops23h 27m

$2,561

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/7

08:50-07:30

2 stops32h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 25/7

10:55-05:20

1 stop32h 25m

$2,583

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/7

08:00-07:30

2 stops57h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 1/8

10:00-16:27

2 stops44h 27m

$2,620

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 14/7

19:45-07:30

2 stops45h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 11/8

10:55-18:01

1 stop21h 06m

$2,773

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 18/6

10:55-08:15

2 stops31h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 25/6

10:55-22:43

2 stops49h 48m

$2,801

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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 Airport

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 38 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne Airport (average of $634). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,425). 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 Airport?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,438.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Detroit to Melbourne Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dallas (DFW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 24h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 03m.

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 6 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Detroit to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,684 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,684 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,684 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

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?

    For a flight from Detroit to Melbourne, you will be flying from All airports. Detroit All airports (DTT) is just 0.9 km from the centre of the city. All airports is the only Detroit airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 0 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Detroit All airports on a regular basis.

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

    United Airlines, Delta, and Qatar Airways can get you from Detroit to Melbourne Airport in just under 24h 46m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21h 14m. Detroit and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 15920 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne Airport (average of $634). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,425). 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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