Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Melbourne from $658

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/2. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
DTW — MEL
oct. 7 — oct. 141

How to find the cheapest flight from Detroit (DTW) to Melbourne

All the information you need to plan the best DTW to ME1 flight in 2023: compare Detroit to Melbourne flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Melbourne.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Round-trip from

$1,497

One-way from

$960
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 13% potential price drop
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Melbourne
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Melbourne

DTW - MEL

Price

$1,497 - $2,975

MEL

Temperature

46.4 - 68 °F

MEL

Rainfall

1.2 - 2.4 inches

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 51 days in advance, which can save you up to 15% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 51 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $2,413. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $2,422.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne?

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Users have commonly found prices around $2,232 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,927. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne (DTW - MEL)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne as you normally would.

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Peruse some of the lowest-priced Air New Zealand flights we've found from Detroit to Melbourne. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Have a look at some of the cheapest available Qantas Airways flights departing from Detroit and landing in Melbourne. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.

Cheap Detroit to Melbourne flights in October & November 2023

The best prices found for DTW to Melbourne flights for October, November
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Detroit to Melbourne 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Melbourne from Detroit found for this year
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One-way flights to Melbourne from Detroit

The cheapest one-way flights from Detroit to Melbourne
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Detroit to Melbourne. Users needing a return flight from Detroit to Melbourne should utilize the search form above.

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mar. 10/31

1 stop28h 00m

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mar. 11/7

1 stop46h 18m

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mar. 10/31

1 stop28h 00m

Melbourne

mar. 11/7

1 stop46h 18m

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 11/6

2 stops28h 35m

Melbourne

mié. 11/29

1 stop22h 04m

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 11/6

2 stops28h 00m

Melbourne

mié. 11/29

2 stops41h 08m

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 3/3

1 stop25h 49m

Melbourne

dom. 3/24

2 stops33h 14m

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DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 3/3

2 stops35h 23m

Melbourne

jue. 3/21

2 stops39h 49m

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dom. 3/3

2 stops23h 30m

Melbourne

lun. 3/25

2 stops23h 04m

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 3/2

2 stops50h 35m

Melbourne

vie. 3/15

2 stops53h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

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DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 2/1

2 stops50h 52m

Melbourne

mié. 2/14

2 stops34h 15m

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Deals found on 10/2

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways from Detroit to Melbourne. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.2
Very good
62 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately there was a screaming child on the flight. No ones fault but literally hurt my ears and made them crackle. I didn’t eat or drink on the flight.

Air New Zealand
8.2
Very good
62 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.2
Very good
62 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately there was a screaming child on the flight. No ones fault but literally hurt my ears and made them crackle. I didn’t eat or drink on the flight.

Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.2
Very good
62 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately there was a screaming child on the flight. No ones fault but literally hurt my ears and made them crackle. I didn’t eat or drink on the flight.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
184 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.2
Very good
62 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately there was a screaming child on the flight. No ones fault but literally hurt my ears and made them crackle. I didn’t eat or drink on the flight.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
448 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.2
Very good
62 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately there was a screaming child on the flight. No ones fault but literally hurt my ears and made them crackle. I didn’t eat or drink on the flight.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.2
Very good
62 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately there was a screaming child on the flight. No ones fault but literally hurt my ears and made them crackle. I didn’t eat or drink on the flight.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Detroit to Melbourne flights.

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

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 17.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Detroit to Melbourne. 4 airlines have flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Melbourne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.

Can I find flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne for under $1,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,360, but on average you can expect to pay $1,696.

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

Currently priced at $1,635, Air New Zealand will fly you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qantas Airways for as low as $1,944. Air New Zealand is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Air New Zealand, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,727. However, be on the lookout for offers from LATAM Airlines and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne for a low price.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne?

What does DTW to MEL mean?

DTW and MEL are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DTW to MEL refers to a flight route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport. Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Bendigo Airport (BXG) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Detroit to Melbourne

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Detroit to Melbourne choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,053Average$1,861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,551Average$2,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,575Average$1,958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$2,208Average$2,775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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