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Cheap flights from Detroit to Melbourne from $781

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — MEL
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Detroit All airports to Melbourne are usually found in October or February, 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 (ME1). 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 23 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,286

One-way from

$781

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,775
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 7/5-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 09m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 9/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 32m total
  • Detroit to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($900 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($155 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 23 February 2025.

Sun 9/311:45DTW - MEL
1 stop26h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/312:00MEL - DTW
2 stops26h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/2$1,294
Wed 26/215:02DTW - MEL
2 stops27h 03mQantas Airways
Fri 28/216:20MEL - DTW
1 stop20h 42mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/2$1,440
Wed 26/208:00DTW - MEL
2 stops34h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 28/218:55MEL - DTW
2 stops41h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/2$1,604
Wed 28/520:25DTW - MEL
3 stops48h 40mAir Canada
Thu 12/606:00MEL - DTW
3 stops42h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 22/2$2,027
Wed 28/520:45DTW - MEL
3 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/620:30MEL - DTW
3 stops51h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2$2,140
Sun 1/611:05DTW - AVV
3 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/620:50AVV - DTW
3 stops37h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2$2,148
Wed 6/808:15DTW - MEL
3 stops32h 25mAlaska Airlines
Wed 27/809:40MEL - DTW
2 stops35h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/2$3,036
Sun 3/820:03DTW - AVV
2 stops28h 07mQantas Airways
Wed 20/806:00AVV - DTW
2 stops26h 07mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/2$3,261
Sat 8/315:46DTW - MEL
3 stops36h 49mEmirates
Fri 14/303:25MEL - DTW
3 stops57h 36mEmirates
Deal found 22/2$5,187

Find flights from Detroit to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Melbourne 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 23 February 2025.

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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/5

15:55-05:00

1 stop23h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 28/5

15:05-22:09

1 stop21h 04m

$1,286

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 17/3

19:03-05:40

1 stop43h 37m

Melbourne

Mon 24/3

17:25-14:03

2 stops35h 38m

$1,440

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/8

19:33-08:15

1 stop22h 42m

Melbourne

Wed 27/8

10:55-18:43

1 stop21h 48m

$1,653

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 21/5

20:25-11:05

3 stops48h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 4/6

06:00-10:23

3 stops42h 23m

$2,025

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/8

11:05-10:35

3 stops33h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 27/8

06:00-15:36

3 stops47h 36m

$2,142

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/6

11:05-20:15

3 stops43h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 18/6

20:50-20:01

3 stops37h 11m

$2,148

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/8

08:15-06:40

3 stops32h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 27/8

09:40-06:47

2 stops35h 07m

$3,036

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/8

20:03-14:10

2 stops28h 07m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 20/8

06:00-18:07

2 stops26h 07m

$3,261

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 19/3

11:14-12:30

2 stops34h 16m

Melbourne

Sun 23/3

00:45-20:58

2 stops35h 13m

$3,605

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 19/3

17:57-20:35

3 stops35h 38m

Melbourne

Sun 23/3

03:25-22:01

3 stops57h 36m

$5,028

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Melbourne

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne?

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

Booking 13 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne 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 23 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to Melbourne 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 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 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, 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 23 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,702 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
822 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
815 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Melbourne from Detroit, you will be flying from All airports, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit All airports (DTT) is located 0.9 km from the centre of Detroit. There are 0 flights from All airports to Melbourne per day from 1 airline.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Melbourne is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,286 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and United Airlines, starting at $1,440 and $1,653 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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?

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  • 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?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne 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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