Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from $1,213

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DTW
31 Mar — 7 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 (MEL) 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 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,213

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,765
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 4/5-21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 23m total
  • Melbourne to Detroit
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($1,087 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($194 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit

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 26 March 2025.

Sun 4/515:05MEL - DTW
1 stop23h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 21/515:57DTW - MEL
1 stop23h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,213
Fri 3/1006:00MEL - DTW
3 stops28h 06mAir Canada
Wed 22/1016:20DTW - MEL
3 stops28h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 24/3$1,790
Fri 3/1009:00MEL - DTW
3 stops27h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1013:52DTW - MEL
2 stops24h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,819
Tue 1/710:55MEL - DTW
2 stops37h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 22/706:06DTW - MEL
1 stop36h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3$2,706
Sun 1/615:05MEL - DTW
1 stop21h 03mQantas Airways
Fri 18/716:09DTW - MEL
1 stop22h 51mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/3$3,263
Thu 3/400:45MEL - DTW
2 stops35h 14mCathay Pacific
Fri 11/411:03DTW - MEL
2 stops45h 12mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/3$4,908

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 26 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

15:05-00:25

1 stop23h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 21/5

15:57-05:00

1 stop23h 03m

$1,213

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 1/7

10:55-10:06

2 stops37h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 22/7

06:06-08:15

1 stop36h 09m

$2,706

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

11:35-09:08

3 stops35h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 21/5

09:22-10:50

3 stops35h 28m

$2,862

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

15:05-22:08

1 stop21h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 18/7

16:09-05:00

1 stop22h 51m

$3,263

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

06:25-21:21

3 stops53h 56m

$1,651

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

16:15-22:50

2 stops45h 35m

$1,857

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 16/4

10:55-06:20

1 stop33h 25m

$2,036

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 31/3

00:45-21:08

2 stops35h 23m

$3,933

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/3

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 21 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should look to book at least 87 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 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 26 March 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 51% on flights from Melbourne Airport 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 26 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to Detroit, see what other customers have to say about Qantas Airways, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
835 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.

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?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Detroit, you will be flying into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is just 27.8 km from the centre vof the city. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the only Detroit airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Melbourne on a regular basis.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($1,213), United Airlines ($2,706), and Qantas Airways ($3,263) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. American Airlines is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,857. United Airlines flights start at $2,036 while deals on Cathay Pacific start at $3,933 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Melbourne Airport?

Book flights to Melbourne Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Sterling Heights

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Detroit

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 26 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$876Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Search American Airlines flights
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,477Average$2,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Qantas Airways flights
United AirlinesCheapest$1,914Average$2,633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Detroit?

Deals for Melbourne to Detroit flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Detroit?

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Melbourne to Detroit for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Detroit with no change fees?

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Melbourne to Detroit with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Detroit become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Melbourne to Detroit on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.