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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from $740

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DTW
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
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 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,163

One-way from

$740

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,891
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 5/3-19/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 68h 39m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 24m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($740 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($169 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 21 January 2025.

Wed 5/312:00MEL - DTW
2 stops25h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 19/319:03DTW - MEL
1 stop43h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,163
Tue 18/210:30MEL - DTW
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/310:59DTW - MEL
2 stops33h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,569
Sun 2/313:00MEL - DTW
1 stop23h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/309:15DTW - MEL
2 stops32h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,911
Tue 18/208:00MEL - DTW
3 stops27h 51mAir Canada
Wed 5/310:15DTW - MEL
3 stops35h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 19/1$2,058
Sun 16/206:00MEL - DTW
2 stops24h 12mQantas Airways
Tue 4/315:02DTW - MEL
1 stop22h 38mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/1$2,491
Wed 4/607:20MEL - DTW
2 stops46h 14mJapan Airlines
Sat 29/1107:09DTW - MEL
2 stops30h 31mJapan Airlines
Deal found 20/1$2,562
Thu 5/612:05MEL - DTW
2 stops25h 51mAir New Zealand
Wed 3/1211:06DTW - MEL
2 stops31h 44mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/1$3,253
Mon 16/620:50MEL - DTW
2 stops36h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 29/1120:10DTW - MEL
2 stops32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1$3,345
Sat 25/100:45MEL - DTW
2 stops32h 45mCathay Pacific
Thu 30/110:45DTW - MEL
2 stops33h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/1$3,802
Mon 17/203:25MEL - DTW
3 stops56h 50mEmirates
Wed 5/314:05DTW - MEL
2 stops41h 15mEmirates
Deal found 19/1$4,150

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 21 January 2025.

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MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 5/3

12:00-21:02

2 stops25h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 19/3

19:03-05:40

1 stop43h 37m

$1,163

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 18/2

10:30-05:20

3 stops34h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/3

10:59-12:15

2 stops33h 16m

$1,569

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 2/3

13:00-20:40

1 stop23h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/3

06:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,911

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 18/2

08:00-19:51

3 stops27h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/3

10:15-13:35

3 stops35h 20m

$2,058

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 16/2

06:00-14:12

2 stops24h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/3

15:02-05:40

1 stop22h 38m

$2,491

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 4/6

07:20-15:34

2 stops46h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 29/11

07:09-05:40

2 stops30h 31m

$2,562

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 5/6

12:05-23:56

2 stops25h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/12

11:06-10:50

2 stops31h 44m

$3,253

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 16/6

20:50-19:00

2 stops36h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 29/11

20:10-20:55

2 stops32h 45m

$3,345

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 10/2

00:45-17:30

2 stops32h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 27/2

11:51-12:30

2 stops32h 39m

$3,824

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 17/2

03:25-20:15

3 stops56h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/3

14:05-23:20

2 stops41h 15m

$4,150

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit

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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 17 January 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 21 January 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 21 January 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,449 reviews
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Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,449 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,449 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,449 reviews
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Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
483 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,449 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
7.5
Good
824 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,449 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
830 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,449 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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 $1,163. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $1,911 and $2,058, respectively. These flights start at 50% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $740 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $1,221 and Emirates from $3,046 one-way.

  • 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$1,182Average$2,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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