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$543+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DTW
Jul 19 — Jul 261
Sat 7/19
Sat 7/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in April or May, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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 July 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,083
(BYOjet)

One-way from

$543
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,221
From Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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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 July 14, 2025.

This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1312:05 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops25h 54mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/98:15 amDTW - MEL
2 stops34h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/13$1,083
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/271:25 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops30h 33mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/35:30 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$1,085
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/273:05 pmMEL - DTW
1 stop21h 19mQantas Airways
Wed 9/311:55 amDTW - MEL
1 stop27h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/12$1,440
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2512:00 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops24h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2911:53 amDTW - MEL
1 stop25h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/13$1,901
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/251:00 pmMEL - DTW
1 stop21h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/297:33 pmDTW - MEL
1 stop22h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/13$2,223
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Thu 12/257:30 amMEL - DTW
3 stops50h 06mAir Canada
Mon 12/296:15 pmDTW - MEL
3 stops53h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 7/13$2,873
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:45 amMEL - DTW
2 stops34h 13mCathay Pacific
Mon 12/2912:15 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops32h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/13$3,103

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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

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 8/13

12:05 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/9

8:15 am-10:55 am

2 stops34h 40m

$1,083

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 8/27

1:25 pm-5:58 am

2 stops30h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/3

5:30 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$1,085

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 8/27

3:05 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop21h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/3

11:55 am-5:00 am

1 stop27h 05m

$1,440

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 12/25

12:00 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/29

11:53 am-5:00 am

1 stop25h 07m

$1,901

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 12/25

1:00 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop21h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/29

7:33 pm-10:00 am

1 stop22h 27m

$2,223

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 12/25

7:30 am-5:36 pm

3 stops50h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/29

6:15 pm-3:35 pm

3 stops53h 20m

$2,873

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 12/24

12:45 am-6:58 pm

2 stops34h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/29

12:15 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops32h 15m

$3,103

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 8/29

1:30 pm-1:24 pm

2 stops37h 54m

$543

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Deals found on 7/13

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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 round-trip flight from Melbourne to Detroit. Price data was last updated on July 11, 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 53 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 Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 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 July 14, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 July 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, such as Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
494 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
494 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
494 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
933 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
494 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
877 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
494 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,856 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
494 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
494 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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?

    If you book a flight to Detroit from Melbourne, you will be flying to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is located 17.3 mi from the center of Detroit. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County per day from 2 different airlines.

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

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with prices starting at $1,083. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,440 and $1,901, respectively. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 10% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 vacation 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Detroit

Discover the top 2 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 14, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$691Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$827Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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