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$503+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Melbourne (MEL)

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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MEL
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Melbourne are usually found in February or March, booked 85 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 (DTW) 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,028
(Qantas Airways)

One-way from

$503
(Qantas Airways)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,563
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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 July 29, 2025.

This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Fri 9/126:07 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops26h 58mQantas Airways
Fri 9/198:00 amMEL - DTW
2 stops28h 33mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,028
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Fri 9/128:35 pmDTW - MEL
3 stops48h 30mAir Canada
Fri 9/198:45 pmMEL - DTW
3 stops37h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 7/28$1,039
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 12/14:15 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/111:30 amMEL - DTW
2 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,084
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/26:00 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops46h 00mDelta
Fri 1/910:10 amMEL - DTW
1 stop25h 05mDelta
Deal found 7/28$1,091
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/158:35 pmDTW - MEL
3 stops56h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/288:45 pmMEL - DTW
3 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,132
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Fri 11/287:09 amDTW - MEL
1 stop29h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/154:05 pmMEL - DTW
1 stop20h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,205
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/88:25 amDTW - MEL
2 stops34h 35mChina Eastern
Thu 9/119:30 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops39h 04mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/29$1,533

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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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Melbourne

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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/12

6:07 pm-11:05 am

2 stops26h 58m

Melbourne

Fri 9/19

8:00 am-10:33 pm

2 stops28h 33m

$1,028

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/12

8:35 pm-11:05 am

3 stops48h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 9/19

8:45 pm-8:00 pm

3 stops37h 15m

$1,039

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/1

4:15 pm-9:30 am

2 stops25h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 1/1

11:30 am-10:30 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$1,084

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/2

6:00 pm-8:00 am

2 stops46h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 1/9

10:10 am-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$1,091

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/15

8:35 pm-6:50 pm

3 stops56h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 9/28

8:45 pm-8:00 pm

3 stops37h 15m

$1,132

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/28

7:09 am-5:00 am

1 stop29h 51m

Melbourne

Mon 12/15

4:05 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop20h 03m

$1,205

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

7:33 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops30h 07m

Melbourne

Mon 1/26

8:35 am-11:44 pm

2 stops31h 09m

$1,274

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/12

6:07 pm-10:20 am

2 stops26h 13m

$503

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/11

7:46 pm-11:35 am

2 stops25h 49m

$505

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/12

4:05 pm-5:00 am

1 stop22h 55m

$830

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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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport

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

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

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport. 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport 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 DTW 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 July 29, 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight in the evening.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,276.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 17h 21m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 05m.

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 July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport, such as Delta, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
502 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
883 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne. You should not have trouble finding flights to Melbourne from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Detroit airport to Melbourne. It is only a 17.3 mi journey to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) from Detroit’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip from $1,028. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from $1,039, and United Airlines, from $1,084. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport for 27% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $505 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $830 and United Airlines from $921 one-way.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport 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 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Melbourne

Discover the top 5 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$780Average$2,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$818Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$945Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,064Average$1,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,381Average$1,661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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