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Flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Search cheap flights from Detroit to Melbourne in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$827, and round-trip tickets start at US$1,035.

      • DTW 08:35
        33h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 08:15
        Detroit - Melbourne | Wed, May 6 | United Airlines
        MEL 10:55
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        DTW 18:50
        Melbourne - Detroit | Wed, May 13 | United Airlines
        US$1,035 US$1,214
        15% off
        15% off
        US$1,214 US$1,035
      • DTW 07:10
        35h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 08:15
        Detroit - Melbourne | Sat, Apr 18 | United Airlines
        MEL 10:55
        24h 30m
        1 stop
        DTW 21:25
        Melbourne - Detroit | Sat, Apr 25 | United Airlines
        US$1,047 US$1,214
        14% off
        14% off
        US$1,214 US$1,047
      • DTW 07:10
        35h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 08:15
        Detroit - Melbourne | Tue, Apr 14 | United Airlines
        MEL 10:55
        24h 30m
        1 stop
        DTW 21:25
        Melbourne - Detroit | Tue, Apr 21 | United Airlines
        US$1,059 US$1,214
        13% off
        13% off
        US$1,214 US$1,059
      • DTW 07:10
        35h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 08:15
        Detroit - Melbourne | Wed, Apr 15 | United Airlines
        MEL 10:55
        27h 4m
        1 stop
        DTW 23:59
        Melbourne - Detroit | Wed, Apr 22 | United Airlines
        US$1,064
        12% off
        US$1,214 US$1,064
      • DTW 07:10
        35h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 08:15
        Detroit - Melbourne | Sat, Apr 25 | United Airlines
        MEL 10:55
        24h 30m
        1 stop
        DTW 21:25
        Melbourne - Detroit | Thu, Apr 30 | United Airlines
        US$1,065
        12% off
        US$1,214 US$1,065
      • DTW 15:42
        23h 18m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Detroit - Melbourne | Tue, Apr 14 | Qantas Airways
        MEL 13:35
        22h 8m
        1 stop
        DTW 21:43
        Melbourne - Detroit | Tue, Apr 21 | Qantas Airways
        US$1,082
        11% off
        US$1,214 US$1,082
      • DTW 07:10
        35h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 08:15
        Detroit - Melbourne | Wed, Apr 29 | United Airlines
        MEL 10:55
        27h 4m
        1 stop
        DTW 23:59
        Melbourne - Detroit | Mon, May 4 | United Airlines
        US$1,083
        11% off
        US$1,214 US$1,083
      • DTW 07:10
        35h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 08:15
        Detroit - Melbourne | Thu, Apr 16 | United Airlines
        MEL 10:55
        24h 30m
        1 stop
        DTW 21:25
        Melbourne - Detroit | Thu, Apr 23 | United Airlines
        US$1,096
        10% off
        US$1,214 US$1,096
      • DTW 07:10
        35h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 08:15
        Detroit - Melbourne | Fri, Apr 24 | United Airlines
        MEL 10:55
        24h 30m
        1 stop
        DTW 21:25
        Melbourne - Detroit | Sat, May 2 | United Airlines
        US$1,099
        9% off
        US$1,214 US$1,099
      • DTW 11:40
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Detroit - Melbourne | Sat, Apr 25 | American Airlines
        MEL 13:35
        22h 8m
        1 stop
        DTW 21:43
        Melbourne - Detroit | Tue, Apr 28 | Qantas Airways
        US$1,104
        9% off
        US$1,214 US$1,104
      • DTT 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL Invalid Date
        Detroit - Melbourne | Tue, Apr 14 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        DTT 16:00
        Melbourne - Detroit | Thu, Apr 16 | Normal Airline
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      • DTW 08:35
        33h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 08:15
        Detroit - Melbourne | Fri, May 8 | United Airlines
        US$827 US$1,014
        18% off
        18% off
        US$1,014 US$827
      • DTW 21:55
        43h 55m
        1 stop
        MEL 07:50
        Detroit - Melbourne | Fri, May 8 | Delta Air Lines
        US$836 US$1,014
        18% off
        18% off
        US$1,014 US$836
      • DTW 07:10
        35h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 08:15
        Detroit - Melbourne | Thu, Apr 16 | United Airlines
        US$863 US$1,014
        15% off
        15% off
        US$1,014 US$863
      • DTW 08:51
        32h 59m
        1 stop
        MEL 07:50
        Detroit - Melbourne | Thu, Apr 16 | Delta Air Lines
        US$874
        14% off
        US$1,014 US$874
      • DTW 20:50
        32h 50m
        1 stop
        MEL 19:40
        Detroit - Melbourne | Thu, Apr 16 | Turkish Airlines
        US$922
        9% off
        US$1,014 US$922
      • DTT 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL Invalid Date
        Detroit - Melbourne | Tue, Apr 14 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Detroit to Melbourne are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Detroit to Melbourne Flight Details

The distance between Detroit and Melbourne is about 15,954.54 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$827
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$1,035
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance15,954.54 km
Flight statistics for the Detroit–Melbourne route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Melbourne (DTT-MEL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, United Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$827 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DTW to MEL on Fri, May 8), while United Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,035 departing on Wed, May 6 and returning on Wed, May 13.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Detroit to Melbourne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, May 8, with one-way flights priced at just US$827.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Melbourne travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Detroit to Melbourne is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit to Melbourne on April 12, 2026 with United Airlines, with prices starting at US$1,064.
  • The time difference between Melbourne and Detroit is 15h.
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