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$516+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Melbourne

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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — MEL
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 Monday and return on a Thursday

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 May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,276
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$748
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,363
From Detroit (DTT) to Melbourne
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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 May 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 11/15:10 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops25h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/1512:00 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops26h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,037
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 11/284:15 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/151:00 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops26h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,068
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2111:54 amDTW - MEL
2 stops28h 51mQantas Airways
Sun 8/318:00 amMEL - DTW
2 stops24h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,169
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/147:42 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops26h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/211:40 pmMEL - DTW
3 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,276
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/158:35 amDTW - MEL
2 stops34h 25mChina Eastern
Thu 5/229:30 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops39h 48mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/30$1,398
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/410:35 amDTW - AVV
3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/186:00 amAVV - DTW
3 stops30h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,451
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/168:30 amDTW - MEL
2 stops35h 20mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/218:35 amMEL - DTW
2 stops30h 27mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/29$1,503
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/410:49 amDTW - MEL
2 stops33h 41mCathay Pacific
Mon 11/1712:45 amMEL - DTW
2 stops39h 31mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/30$1,682
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/217:44 pmDTW - AVV
2 stops34h 31mQantas Airways
Sun 8/316:00 amAVV - DTW
2 stops26h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/30$2,272
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2111:05 amDTW - MEL
3 stops34h 00mAir Canada
Sun 8/316:00 amMEL - DTW
3 stops28h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$2,432

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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Melbourne that are best for you.

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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/21

11:54 am-6:45 am

2 stops28h 51m

Melbourne

Sun 8/31

8:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$1,169

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/21

11:54 am-6:45 am

2 stops28h 51m

Melbourne

Sun 8/31

3:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop33h 45m

$1,183

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/21

5:32 pm-8:15 am

1 stop24h 43m

Melbourne

Sun 8/31

9:30 am-8:26 pm

2 stops24h 56m

$1,218

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/14

7:42 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops26h 33m

Melbourne

Sat 6/21

1:40 pm-5:40 am

3 stops30h 00m

$1,276

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/15

8:35 am-9:00 am

2 stops34h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 5/22

9:30 pm-11:18 pm

2 stops39h 48m

$1,398

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/16

8:30 am-10:50 am

2 stops35h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 10/21

8:35 am-12:02 am

2 stops30h 27m

$1,503

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/16

8:45 pm-8:15 pm

3 stops56h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 10/21

6:00 am-3:37 pm

3 stops48h 37m

$1,688

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/21

7:44 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops34h 31m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$2,272

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/21

11:05 am-11:05 am

3 stops34h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-8:01 pm

3 stops28h 01m

$2,432

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/20

6:42 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops27h 18m

$516

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Melbourne

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to Melbourne, 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?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 May 1, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Detroit to Melbourne at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
China Eastern
7.1
Good
148 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

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?

    Most people fly from Detroit All airports (DTT) if they book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne. On average, All airports has 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 4 airlines. Detroit All airports is conveniently located just 0.6 mi from Detroit’s city center.

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

    China Eastern, at $1,398, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Qantas Airways.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Melbourne one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Detroit to Melbourne are China Eastern ($801), American Airlines ($844), and Qantas Airways ($865).

  • 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 vacation 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?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from Detroit to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 4 airlines flying from Detroit to Melbourne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Melbourne. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$818Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$945Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,068Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,315Average$1,661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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