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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 28/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DTW
8 Apr — 15 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in April or May, booked 87 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 3 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,193

One-way from

$751

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,202
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 11/5-24/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 17m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($1,083 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($193 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 3 April 2025.

Sun 11/515:05MEL - DTW
1 stop21h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 24/606:46DTW - MEL
2 stops32h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/4$1,193
Tue 8/409:25MEL - DTW
3 stops42h 43mMultiple Airlines
Tue 15/413:56DTW - MEL
3 stops31h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$1,890
Sun 11/515:05MEL - DTW
1 stop21h 03mQantas Airways
Sat 21/619:39DTW - MEL
1 stop43h 21mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/4$1,998
Sun 11/520:45MEL - DTW
3 stops36h 58mAir Canada
Fri 20/620:45DTW - MEL
3 stops48h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 3/4$3,035
Tue 8/710:55MEL - DTW
1 stop21h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/819:43DTW - MEL
1 stop22h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/4$3,068
Tue 13/515:15MEL - DTW
2 stops46h 42mQatar Airways
Mon 23/606:45DTW - MEL
2 stops44h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/4$3,095
Sun 1/612:05MEL - DTW
2 stops25h 51mAir New Zealand
Fri 18/708:20DTW - MEL
2 stops36h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/4$3,326
Fri 3/1014:25MEL - DTW
2 stops48h 00mCathay Pacific
Wed 22/1013:52DTW - MEL
2 stops31h 23mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/4$5,254

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Detroit

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

15:05-22:08

1 stop21h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/6

06:46-05:00

2 stops32h 14m

$1,193

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

15:05-22:08

1 stop21h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 23/6

19:39-05:00

1 stop43h 21m

$1,998

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 8/7

12:10-19:17

3 stops45h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/8

11:36-12:15

3 stops34h 39m

$2,825

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

20:45-19:43

3 stops36h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/6

20:45-11:35

3 stops48h 50m

$3,035

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 8/7

10:55-18:46

1 stop21h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/8

19:43-08:15

1 stop22h 32m

$3,068

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

15:15-23:57

2 stops46h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/6

06:45-23:10

2 stops50h 25m

$3,095

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

12:05-23:56

2 stops25h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 18/7

08:20-10:50

2 stops36h 30m

$3,326

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 28/7

09:45-21:45

2 stops26h 00m

$751

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 12/8

09:25-10:43

3 stops39h 18m

$932

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 16/4

09:30-17:06

3 stops45h 36m

$2,029

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Deals found on 2/4

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit

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

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 28 March 2025.

Booking 87 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 3 April 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 3 April 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
461 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
815 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,540 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,619 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $1,193. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $1,998 and $3,035, respectively. These flights start at 42% 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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