Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Melbourne (MEL) from $426

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 12/10. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
DTW — MEL
Dec 16 — Dec 231

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

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 December 11, 2023.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Round-trip from

$1,494

One-way from

$1,321
High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 39% potential price drop
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Melbourne
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Melbourne

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 53 days in advance, which can save you up to 177% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 53 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 $2,265. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $2,565.

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

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Users have commonly found prices around $2,044 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,410. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport (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 Airport as you normally would.

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Detroit to Melbourne

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Cheap United Airlines flights from Detroit to Melbourne

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One-way flights to Melbourne from Detroit

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Any airport

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$1,654 - $2,007

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/20

3 stops29h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 5/29

3 stops27h 59m

$1,654

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/3

2 stops45h 33m

Melbourne

Sun 3/24

2 stops55h 43m

$1,678

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/17

2 stops30h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 5/14

2 stops23h 28m

$1,756

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/8

2 stops34h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 1/15

1 stop22h 41m

$1,758

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/20

2 stops48h 11m

Melbourne

Wed 5/22

2 stops26h 35m

$1,776

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/18

2 stops25h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 5/14

2 stops23h 28m

$1,806

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/20

2 stops35h 49m

Melbourne

Wed 5/29

1 stop25h 16m

$1,863

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/28

1 stop32h 44m

Melbourne

Mon 2/12

2 stops25h 06m

$1,882

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/17

1 stop23h 02m

Melbourne

Fri 5/17

1 stop25h 16m

$2,007

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Deals found on 12/9

Average price of flights to Melbourne by month

Plan your trip from Detroit to Melbourne by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Detroit to Melbourne is currently 511.33 USD while a round-trip flight costs 1797.78 USD. Price data was last updated on December 10, 2023.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,494). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,907). 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.

January

$1,860

February

$1,656

March

$1,766

April

$1,804

May

$1,806

June

$1,775

July

$1,907

August

$1,609

September

$1,494

October

$1,637

November

$1,518

December

$1,704

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 December 11, 2023.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways, United Airlines 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.
8.4
Very good
15 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

8.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 3

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.

Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

8.4
Very good
15 reviews
8.4
Very good
15 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

8.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 3

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.

Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

7.9
Good
1,316 reviews
8.4
Very good
15 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

8.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 3

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.

Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

7.4
Good
1,902 reviews
8.4
Very good
15 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

8.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 3

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.

Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

7.2
Good
2,646 reviews
8.4
Very good
15 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

8.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 3

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.

Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

7.2
Good
1,829 reviews
8.4
Very good
15 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

8.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 3

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.

Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

Average temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by selecting the month that matches your preferred temperature. January sees the highest average temperature while July sees the lowest average temperature. Temperature data was last updated on December 10, 2023.

MEL

Temperature

46.4 - 68 °F

Average rainfall in Melbourne by month

Keep in mind the precipitation totals in Melbourne when planning your trip. Melbourne sees an average of 1.67 precipitation per year with the most occurring in November. Precipitation data was last updated on December 10, 2023.

MEL

Rainfall

1.2 - 2.4 inches

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.

Can I find flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport for under $1,700 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport for under $1,700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,654, but on average you can expect to pay $1,870.

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 $1,678. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,756, and Qantas Airways, from $1,863. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport for 26% 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 $930 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $1,379 and Qantas Airways from $1,619 one-way.

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

What does DTW to MEL mean?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW and Melbourne Airport is MEL. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Detroit to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,053Average$1,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,496Average$2,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,570Average$1,928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$2,208Average$2,775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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