Melbourne

$621+ 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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MEL
May 3 — May 101
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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 April 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,133
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$621
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,364
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Melbourne flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Melbourne flights.
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Melbourne
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 April 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 11/287:33 pmDTW - MEL
1 stop22h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/151:00 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops25h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,067
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sat 11/14:11 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops26h 19mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/1312:00 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops25h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,105
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/75:54 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops27h 26mQantas Airways
Wed 1/79:05 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops34h 49mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,259
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/71:43 pmDTW - MEL
3 stops32h 32mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/2912:55 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops35h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,276
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/48:45 pmDTW - MEL
3 stops48h 20mAir Canada
Sun 9/146:00 amMEL - DTW
3 stops28h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 4/27$1,510
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/78:35 amDTW - MEL
2 stops34h 25mChina Eastern
Sat 5/319:30 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops39h 48mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/27$1,716
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/611:17 amDTW - MEL
2 stops44h 58mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/2811:45 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops35h 26mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/27$1,789
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/77:23 amDTW - MEL
2 stops36h 57mAir New Zealand
Sun 6/18:35 amMEL - DTW
2 stops29h 21mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/27$1,902
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1512:25 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops27h 50mDelta
Fri 1/910:25 amMEL - DTW
2 stops40h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/27$2,260
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/153:45 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops47h 25mLufthansa
Tue 1/63:35 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops38h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 4/27$2,371
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/89:00 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops32h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 6/29:20 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/27$2,758
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1812:20 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops42h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 1/114:10 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops47h 56mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$2,902

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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 April 28, 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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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/4

12:09 pm-6:45 am

2 stops28h 36m

Melbourne

Sun 9/14

8:10 am-6:05 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$1,133

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/4

5:32 pm-8:15 am

1 stop24h 43m

Melbourne

Sun 9/14

9:30 am-10:22 pm

2 stops26h 52m

$1,143

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/10

7:51 pm-5:00 am

1 stop43h 09m

Melbourne

Sun 6/1

3:05 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop21h 03m

$1,474

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/4

11:36 am-12:00 pm

2 stops34h 24m

Melbourne

Sun 9/14

1:30 pm-7:17 pm

3 stops43h 47m

$1,488

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/4

8:45 pm-11:05 am

3 stops48h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 9/14

6:00 am-8:05 pm

3 stops28h 05m

$1,510

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/8

8:20 am-10:50 am

2 stops36h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 6/1

8:35 am-11:56 pm

2 stops29h 21m

$1,929

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/9

8:35 am-9:00 am

2 stops34h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 5/30

11:00 am-11:18 pm

2 stops50h 18m

$1,951

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/8

9:00 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops32h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 6/2

9:20 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops35h 45m

$2,758

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/30

12:54 pm-11:15 am

2 stops32h 21m

Melbourne

Mon 7/14

11:45 pm-8:44 pm

2 stops34h 59m

$6,414

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/30

10:02 am-5:45 am

2 stops29h 43m

Melbourne

Wed 7/16

7:25 am-8:22 pm

2 stops26h 57m

$7,225

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Melbourne Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 April 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 April 28, 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.

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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport, 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 April 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Detroit to Melbourne. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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 4 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 $1,133. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,143, and Qantas Airways, from $1,474. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport for 24% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 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 April 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$818Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$945Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,071Average$1,539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,315Average$1,661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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