What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to Melbourne?

United Airlines, Delta, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to Melbourne

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Melbourne?

Prices for flights from Detroit to Melbourne are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Melbourne?

As of November 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Detroit to Melbourne.

How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Melbourne?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to Melbourne.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

The required travel and health documents for your Melbourne trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$933 Cheap Flights from Detroit to Melbourne in 2025/26

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Melbourne?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,699 to $2,120. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,674.

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16:03 - 09:30DTW-MEL

26h 27m2 stops

08:15 - 17:54MEL-DTW

23h 39m2 stops

$1,674American Airlines

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Sat, 14 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr

14:05 - 10:00DTW-MEL

27h 55m2 stops

13:00 - 23:56MEL-DTW

26h 56m1 stop

$1,683United Airlines

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Mon, 15 Dec - Wed, 24 Dec

15:50 - 12:25DTW-MEL

28h 35m2 stops

06:30 - 22:55MEL-DTW

32h 25m2 stops

$1,685Qantas Airways

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Fri, 28 Nov - Mon, 15 Dec

09:15 - 10:00DTW-MEL

32h 45m2 stops

13:00 - 10:33MEL-DTW

37h 33m2 stops

$1,690United Airlines

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Sat, 6 Dec - Sun, 28 Dec

15:55 - 08:00DTW-MEL

24h 05m1 stop

10:10 - 20:40MEL-DTW

26h 30m1 stop

$1,694Delta

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Wed, 10 Dec - Sun, 11 Jan

07:10 - 10:00DTW-MEL

34h 50m1 stop

13:00 - 21:14MEL-DTW

24h 14m1 stop

$1,699United Airlines

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Tue, 30 Dec - Sat, 17 Jan

08:03 - 08:00DTW-MEL

31h 57m2 stops

10:10 - 20:40MEL-DTW

26h 30m1 stop

$1,700Delta

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Wed, 10 Dec - Sun, 11 Jan

20:30 - 08:00DTW-MEL

43h 30m1 stop

10:10 - 22:59MEL-DTW

28h 49m1 stop

$1,702Delta

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Tue, 9 Dec - Wed, 24 Dec

11:53 - 05:00DTW-MEL

25h 07m1 stop

16:05 - 20:44MEL-DTW

20h 39m1 stop

$1,820Qantas Airways

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Mon, 29 Dec - Sat, 17 Jan

18:15 - 15:35DTW-MEL

53h 20m3 stops

19:00 - 17:33MEL-DTW

61h 33m3 stops

$2,325Air Canada

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American Airlines flights from Detroit to Melbourne

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American Airlines

14 Mar

DTW16:03Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 27m

2 stops

MEL09:30Melbourne

6 Apr

MEL08:15Melbourne

23h 39m

2 stops

DTW17:54Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,674

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American Airlines

14 Mar

DTW05:18Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 42m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

6 Apr

MEL14:35Melbourne

23h 45m

1 stop

DTW00:20Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,853

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United Airlines flights from Detroit to Melbourne

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United Airlines

15 Dec

DTW14:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 55m

2 stops

MEL10:00Melbourne

24 Dec

MEL13:00Melbourne

26h 56m

1 stop

DTW23:56Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,683

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United Airlines

6 Dec

DTW09:15Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 45m

2 stops

MEL10:00Melbourne

28 Dec

MEL13:00Melbourne

37h 33m

2 stops

DTW10:33Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,690

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United Airlines

30 Dec

DTW07:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 50m

1 stop

MEL10:00Melbourne

17 Jan

MEL13:00Melbourne

24h 14m

1 stop

DTW21:14Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,699

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DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/3

16:03-09:30

2 stops26h 27m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

08:15-17:54

2 stops23h 39m

$1,674

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 15/12

14:05-10:00

2 stops27h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 24/12

13:00-23:56

1 stop26h 56m

$1,683

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 28/11

15:50-12:25

2 stops28h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

06:30-22:55

2 stops32h 25m

$1,685

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/12

09:15-10:00

2 stops32h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 28/12

13:00-10:33

2 stops37h 33m

$1,690

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/12

15:55-08:00

1 stop24h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 11/1

10:10-20:40

1 stop26h 30m

$1,694

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/12

07:10-10:00

1 stop34h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

13:00-21:14

1 stop24h 14m

$1,699

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/12

08:03-08:00

2 stops31h 57m

Melbourne

Sun 11/1

10:10-20:40

1 stop26h 30m

$1,700

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/12

20:30-08:00

1 stop43h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 24/12

10:10-22:59

1 stop28h 49m

$1,702

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 29/12

11:53-05:00

1 stop25h 07m

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

16:05-20:44

1 stop20h 39m

$1,820

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 28/2

18:15-15:35

3 stops53h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 28/3

19:00-17:33

3 stops61h 33m

$2,325

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Detroit to Melbourne

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Melbourne?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, June is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,508. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of June, then flying in July is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,522.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $2,757. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Melbourne on Monday is $2,911.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $1,865 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from Detroit for as low as $1,642 on momondo.

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How far is Detroit to Melbourne by plane?
There are 15941.7 km between Detroit and Melbourne. Flights usually cover this in 21h 57m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Melbourne?
Prices for flights from Detroit to Melbourne are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Melbourne?
As of November 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Detroit to Melbourne.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Melbourne?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to Melbourne.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?
The required travel and health documents for your Melbourne trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Detroit to Melbourne

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Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,262	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 930 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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