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

United Airlines is the most popular carrier 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 December 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.

$913 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 $1,664 to $2,685. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,497.

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12:51 - 09:30

DTW

MEL

28h 39m2 stops

12:00 - 23:16

MEL

DTW

27h 16m2 stops

$1,497American Airlines

Sat, 7 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

17:35 - 05:00

DTW

MEL

43h 25m1 stop

16:05 - 21:14

MEL

DTW

21h 09m1 stop

$1,510Qantas Airways

Fri, 6 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb

11:05 - 10:00

DTW

MEL

30h 55m2 stops

13:00 - 23:48

MEL

DTW

26h 48m1 stop

$1,527United Airlines

Tue, 6 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan

16:45 - 09:30

DTW

MEL

24h 45m2 stops

11:30 - 20:17

MEL

DTW

24h 47m2 stops

$1,530United Airlines

Thu, 5 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb

10:28 - 10:00

DTW

MEL

31h 32m2 stops

12:00 - 23:59

MEL

DTW

26h 59m1 stop

$1,531United Airlines

Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

16:09 - 08:00

DTW

MEL

23h 51m1 stop

10:10 - 15:26

MEL

DTW

21h 16m1 stop

$1,534Delta

Wed, 24 Dec - Fri, 16 Jan

07:10 - 10:00

DTW

MEL

34h 50m1 stop

13:00 - 21:14

MEL

DTW

24h 14m1 stop

$1,537United Airlines

Tue, 30 Dec - Sat, 17 Jan

16:09 - 08:00

DTW

MEL

23h 51m1 stop

10:10 - 00:45

MEL

DTW

30h 35m2 stops

$1,540Delta

Wed, 24 Dec - Fri, 16 Jan

18:15 - 20:20

DTW

AVV

58h 05m3 stops

20:55 - 17:35

AVV

DTW

60h 40m3 stops

$1,547Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb

18:15 - 20:20

DTW

AVV

58h 05m3 stops

20:55 - 17:35

AVV

DTW

60h 40m3 stops

$1,708Multiple Airlines

Sat, 7 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

United Airlines flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Our best United Airlines deals on Detroit to Melbourne flight tickets

United Airlines

6 Jan

DTW11:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 55m

2 stops

MEL10:00Melbourne

18 Jan

MEL13:00Melbourne

26h 44m

2 stops

DTW23:44Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,527

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United Airlines

5 Feb

DTW16:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 45m

2 stops

MEL09:30Melbourne

17 Feb

MEL11:30Melbourne

24h 47m

2 stops

DTW20:17Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,530

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United Airlines

2 Mar

DTW10:28Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 32m

2 stops

MEL10:00Melbourne

17 Mar

MEL12:00Melbourne

26h 59m

1 stop

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,531

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Delta flights from Detroit to Melbourne

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Delta

24 Dec

DTW16:09Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 51m

1 stop

MEL08:00Melbourne

16 Jan

MEL10:10Melbourne

21h 16m

1 stop

DTW15:26Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,534

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Delta

24 Dec

DTW16:09Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 51m

1 stop

MEL08:00Melbourne

16 Jan

MEL10:10Melbourne

30h 35m

2 stops

DTW00:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,540

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Delta

5 Feb

DTW20:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

43h 30m

1 stop

MEL08:00Melbourne

15 Feb

MEL10:10Melbourne

25h 05m

1 stop

DTW19:15Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,542

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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/2

12:51-09:30

2 stops28h 39m

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

12:00-23:16

2 stops27h 16m

$1,497

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/2

17:35-05:00

1 stop43h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

16:05-21:14

1 stop21h 09m

$1,510

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/1

11:05-10:00

2 stops30h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

13:00-23:48

1 stop26h 48m

$1,527

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/2

16:45-09:30

2 stops24h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

11:30-20:17

2 stops24h 47m

$1,530

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/3

10:28-10:00

2 stops31h 32m

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

12:00-23:59

1 stop26h 59m

$1,531

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 24/12

16:09-08:00

1 stop23h 51m

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

10:10-15:26

1 stop21h 16m

$1,534

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

$1,537

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 24/12

16:09-08:00

1 stop23h 51m

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

10:10-00:45

2 stops30h 35m

$1,540

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/2

18:15-20:20

3 stops58h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 16/2

20:55-17:35

3 stops60h 40m

$1,547

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/2

18:15-20:20

3 stops58h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 28/2

20:55-17:35

3 stops60h 40m

$1,708

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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, July 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 $1,464. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of July, then flying in June is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,477.

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 $2,701. 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 $2,852.

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 $1,827 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 $1,599 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	30h 15m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Detroit to Melbourne takes 30h 15m

There are no direct flights from Detroit to Melbourne. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to Melbourne.

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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 22h 04m, 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 December 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Detroit to Melbourne with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,240	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 947 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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