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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from $751

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 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DTW
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in June or March, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,197

One-way from

$751

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,096
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 12/4-23/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 37m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 21/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 14m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($737 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($164 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 22 February 2025.

Sat 12/409:40MEL - DTW
2 stops23h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 23/415:12DTW - MEL
1 stop23h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,197
Tue 4/307:45MEL - DTW
3 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/310:45DTW - MEL
3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,655
Sun 13/409:30MEL - DTW
2 stops50h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 26/409:10DTW - MEL
2 stops57h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,775
Fri 21/307:15MEL - DTW
3 stops27h 35mAir Canada
Fri 28/310:45DTW - MEL
3 stops34h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 21/2$2,208
Sun 13/415:05MEL - DTW
1 stop21h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 23/415:12DTW - MEL
1 stop23h 48mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/2$3,156
Thu 20/300:45MEL - DTW
2 stops35h 13mCathay Pacific
Fri 28/311:14DTW - MEL
2 stops34h 01mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/2$3,536
Wed 9/420:50MEL - DTW
2 stops36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sat 26/421:00DTW - MEL
2 stops31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2$3,663
Fri 11/415:15MEL - DTW
2 stops43h 12mQatar Airways
Thu 24/414:30DTW - MEL
2 stops36h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2$4,044
Sat 2/807:25MEL - DTW
2 stops29h 21mJapan Airlines
Sat 23/810:46DTW - MEL
2 stops28h 59mJapan Airlines
Deal found 20/2$7,413

Find flights from Melbourne to Detroit within your budget

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 22 February 2025.

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Melbourne

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Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sat 12/4

09:40-19:29

2 stops23h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 23/4

15:12-05:00

1 stop23h 48m

$1,197

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 4/3

07:45-19:50

3 stops28h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 25/3

10:45-12:30

3 stops34h 45m

$1,655

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 13/4

09:30-22:29

2 stops50h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 26/4

09:10-08:15

2 stops57h 05m

$1,775

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 21/3

07:15-19:50

3 stops27h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 28/3

10:45-12:35

3 stops34h 50m

$2,208

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 13/4

15:05-22:45

1 stop21h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 28/4

19:37-05:00

1 stop43h 23m

$3,156

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 20/3

00:45-20:58

2 stops35h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 28/3

11:14-12:15

2 stops34h 01m

$3,536

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 9/4

20:50-19:05

2 stops36h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 26/4

21:00-18:55

2 stops31h 55m

$3,663

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 11/4

15:15-20:27

2 stops43h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 24/4

14:30-16:50

2 stops36h 20m

$4,044

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sat 2/8

07:25-22:46

2 stops29h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 23/8

10:46-05:45

2 stops28h 59m

$7,413

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 21/3

16:20-00:34

1 stop23h 14m

$751

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Detroit

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Detroit including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Detroit. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 51% on flights from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 46.0 - 79.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 79.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 46.0 mm.

Temperature in Detroit by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -4.0 C).

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 22 February 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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. 3 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.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with prices starting at $1,197. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $1,775 and $2,208, respectively. These flights start at 47% 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.

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American AirlinesCheapest$865Average$1,534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,516Average$2,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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