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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Consider American Airlines, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 52% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

Our data shows that July tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Users have commonly found prices around $1,206 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $905. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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.

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.

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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?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 38 days in advance, which can save you up to 102% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 38 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 $682. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $998.

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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 junio 12, 2025.

mar. 9/24:10 pmDTW - MEL

3 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines

mar. 9/168:30 pmMEL - DTW

3 stops51h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$825

jue. 10/27:45 pmDTW - MEL

2 stops30h 20mQantas Airways

dom. 10/268:00 amMEL - DTW

2 stops24h 58mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/11

$1,020

mar. 9/3011:05 amDTW - MEL

3 stops34h 30mAir Canada

vie. 10/106:30 amMEL - DTW

3 stops28h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 6/12

$1,036

mié. 12/243:59 pmDTW - MEL

1 stop24h 16mDelta

vie. 1/1610:25 amMEL - DTW

1 stop22h 39mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$1,068

vie. 11/285:35 pmDTW - MEL

1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines

lun. 12/151:00 pmMEL - DTW

1 stop21h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$1,069

jue. 10/304:11 pmDTW - MEL

2 stops26h 19mAmerican Airlines

lun. 11/1012:00 pmMEL - DTW

2 stops26h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$1,127

mié. 9/35:00 pmDTW - MEL

2 stops27h 50mAir New Zealand

jue. 9/118:35 amMEL - DTW

2 stops29h 21mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/10

$1,341

jue. 9/49:00 pmDTW - MEL

2 stops32h 25mTurkish Airlines

mié. 9/109:20 pmMEL - DTW

2 stops59h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$1,508

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mar. 9/24:10 pmDTW - MEL

3 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines

mar. 9/168:30 pmMEL - DTW

3 stops51h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$825

jue. 10/27:45 pmDTW - MEL

2 stops30h 20mQantas Airways

dom. 10/268:00 amMEL - DTW

2 stops24h 58mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/11

$1,020

mar. 9/3011:05 amDTW - MEL

3 stops34h 30mAir Canada

vie. 10/106:30 amMEL - DTW

3 stops28h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 6/12

$1,036

vie. 11/285:35 pmDTW - MEL

1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines

lun. 12/151:00 pmMEL - DTW

1 stop21h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$1,069

jue. 10/304:11 pmDTW - MEL

2 stops26h 19mAmerican Airlines

lun. 11/1012:00 pmMEL - DTW

2 stops26h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$1,127

mié. 9/35:00 pmDTW - MEL

2 stops27h 50mAir New Zealand

jue. 9/118:35 amMEL - DTW

2 stops29h 21mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/10

$1,341

jue. 9/49:00 pmDTW - MEL

2 stops32h 25mTurkish Airlines

mié. 9/109:20 pmMEL - DTW

2 stops59h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$1,508

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mar. 6/1711:10 amDTW - MEL

2 stops31h 05mUnited Airlines

vie. 6/2710:55 amMEL - DTW

2 stops27h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$1,595

mar. 6/174:06 pmDTW - MEL

2 stops28h 14mQantas Airways

vie. 6/273:05 pmMEL - DTW

1 stop21h 17mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/10

$2,382

jue. 6/1912:54 pmDTW - MEL

2 stops27h 51mAmerican Airlines

jue. 7/109:45 amMEL - DTW

2 stops26h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$1,603

jue. 6/198:00 amDTW - MEL

2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

jue. 7/1010:35 amMEL - DTW

3 stops44h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$2,070

jue. 6/198:45 pmDTW - MEL

3 stops48h 20mAir Canada

jue. 7/108:45 pmMEL - DTW

3 stops37h 11mAir Canada

Deal found 6/11

$2,445

lun. 6/237:39 pmDTW - MEL

2 stops24h 26mQantas Airways

lun. 7/74:00 pmMEL - DTW

2 stops44h 23mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/11

$1,456

lun. 6/238:45 pmDTW - MEL

3 stops48h 20mAir Canada

lun. 7/78:15 pmMEL - DTW

3 stops37h 41mAir Canada

Deal found 6/11

$2,039

mar. 7/226:06 amDTW - MEL

2 stops38h 14mAir New Zealand

dom. 8/38:35 amMEL - DTW

2 stops29h 24mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/9

$1,756

sáb. 7/266:45 amDTW - MEL

2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines

vie. 8/88:35 amMEL - DTW

2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$1,189

jue. 7/317:43 pmDTW - MEL

1 stop22h 32mUnited Airlines

mar. 8/1210:55 amMEL - DTW

1 stop21h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$1,284

jue. 7/319:00 pmDTW - MEL

2 stops32h 25mTurkish Airlines

mié. 8/69:20 pmMEL - DTW

2 stops35h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$2,793

jue. 7/3112:38 pmDTW - MEL

2 stops32h 37mCathay Pacific

jue. 8/711:45 pmMEL - DTW

2 stops36h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/10

$2,851

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sáb. 7/121:32 pmDTW - MEL

2 stops31h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$696

vie. 7/1110:32 amDTW - MEL

2 stops30h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$846

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mar. 9/2

4:10 pm-10:35 am

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mar. 9/16

8:30 pm-10:29 am

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$825

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jue. 10/2

7:45 pm-4:05 pm

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dom. 10/26

8:00 am-5:58 pm

2 stops24h 58m

$1,020

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DTW - MEL

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mar. 9/30

11:05 am-11:35 am

3 stops34h 30m

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vie. 10/10

6:30 am-8:00 pm

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DTW - MEL

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vie. 11/28

5:35 pm-10:00 am

1 stop24h 25m

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lun. 12/15

1:00 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop21h 43m

$1,069

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DTW - MEL

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jue. 10/30

4:11 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 19m

Melbourne

lun. 11/10

12:00 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops26h 03m

$1,127

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 9/3

5:00 pm-10:50 am

2 stops27h 50m

Melbourne

jue. 9/11

8:35 am-11:56 pm

2 stops29h 21m

$1,341

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 9/4

9:00 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops32h 25m

Melbourne

mié. 9/10

9:20 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops59h 45m

$1,508

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 11/2

8:45 am-5:00 am

2 stops28h 15m

$578

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 11/2

5:35 pm-10:00 am

1 stop24h 25m

$585

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 10/1

1:45 pm-10:05 am

2 stops30h 20m

$598

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

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?

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

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

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and United Airlines 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.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

483 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

483 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

483 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

854 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

483 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,790 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

483 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,848 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

483 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

483 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Related info for your journey

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 $1,020. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from $1,036, and United Airlines, from $1,069. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport for 32% 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$818	Average$938	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$945	Average$1,398	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,070	Average$1,455	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,315	Average$1,661	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%

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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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