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Cheap flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport from $1,449

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 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — MEL
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Melbourne are usually found in February or October, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap 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 31 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,859

One-way from

$1,449

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,878
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 8/5-6/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 44m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 27/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 55m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($1,021 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($156 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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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 31 March 2025.

Fri 28/1109:52DTW - MEL
2 stops27h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 15/1216:35MEL - DTW
1 stop23h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,644
Fri 28/1116:43DTW - MEL
2 stops48h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 15/1211:30MEL - DTW
2 stops24h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,690
Thu 8/507:23DTW - MEL
2 stops37h 27mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/615:05MEL - DTW
1 stop21h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3$1,859
Mon 12/519:51DTW - MEL
1 stop43h 09mQantas Airways
Fri 23/515:05MEL - DTW
1 stop21h 03mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/3$2,188
Sun 11/508:20DTW - MEL
2 stops36h 30mAir New Zealand
Thu 22/512:05MEL - DTW
2 stops25h 51mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/3$2,881
Sat 10/516:00DTW - MEL
2 stops53h 00mLufthansa
Tue 27/514:25MEL - DTW
2 stops37h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 29/3$2,899
Thu 29/520:25DTW - MEL
3 stops49h 10mAir Canada
Mon 2/620:30MEL - DTW
3 stops57h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 30/3$3,203
Mon 12/508:35DTW - MEL
2 stops34h 25mChina Eastern
Fri 23/511:00MEL - DTW
2 stops50h 18mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/3$3,295
Mon 12/521:00DTW - MEL
2 stops32h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 26/521:20MEL - DTW
2 stops35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3$3,336
Thu 8/506:00DTW - MEL
2 stops51h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 25/515:15MEL - DTW
2 stops44h 07mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/3$3,586
Tue 13/507:30DTW - MEL
2 stops42h 05mEtihad Airways
Wed 21/517:10MEL - DTW
2 stops42h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/3$3,901
Fri 9/514:05DTW - MEL
2 stops52h 30mVietnam Airlines
Wed 21/510:35MEL - DTW
2 stops41h 41mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 29/3$4,282

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

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Detroit

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Price

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/5

07:23-10:50

2 stops37h 27m

Melbourne

Fri 6/6

15:05-22:22

1 stop21h 17m

$1,859

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 13/5

15:31-05:00

1 stop23h 29m

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

15:05-10:59

1 stop33h 54m

$2,169

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/5

19:51-05:00

1 stop43h 09m

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

15:05-22:08

1 stop21h 03m

$2,188

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/8

08:54-07:30

2 stops32h 36m

Melbourne

Sun 10/8

09:00-18:46

2 stops47h 46m

$2,196

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/5

08:20-10:50

2 stops36h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 22/5

12:05-23:56

2 stops25h 51m

$2,881

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/5

16:00-11:00

2 stops53h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 27/5

14:25-14:10

2 stops37h 45m

$2,899

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 29/5

20:25-11:35

3 stops49h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

20:30-15:38

3 stops57h 08m

$3,203

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/5

08:35-09:00

2 stops34h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

11:00-23:18

2 stops50h 18m

$3,295

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/5

21:00-19:25

2 stops32h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 26/5

21:20-19:05

2 stops35h 45m

$3,336

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/5

06:00-23:10

2 stops51h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 27/5

15:15-15:21

2 stops38h 06m

$3,586

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Detroit to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 13 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to Melbourne Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 31 March 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7.9
Good
456 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.
Vietnam Airlines
7.6
Good
192 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
813 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
3,541 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,181 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

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. 1 airline has flights to Melbourne from Detroit All airports on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at $2,169, American Airlines will fly you from Detroit to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,188 and $2,196, respectively. American Airlines is priced at 1% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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