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

United Airlines, Qantas Airways, and American Airlines 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 October 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 typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,352 to $1,829. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,458.

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18:15 - 20:20DTW-AVV

58h 05m3 stops

06:00 - 17:35AVV-DTW

51h 35m3 stops

$1,458Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 14 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

18:15 - 14:00DTW-MEL

51h 45m3 stops

08:00 - 17:35MEL-DTW

49h 35m3 stops

$1,478Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 14 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

16:03 - 09:30DTW-MEL

26h 27m2 stops

14:35 - 00:24MEL-DTW

23h 49m1 stop

$1,631American Airlines

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Fri, 27 Mar - Mon, 27 Apr

12:53 - 09:30DTW-MEL

28h 37m2 stops

12:00 - 22:35MEL-DTW

26h 35m2 stops

$1,655American Airlines

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Sat, 31 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb

14:20 - 10:00DTW-MEL

27h 40m2 stops

11:30 - 20:17MEL-DTW

24h 47m2 stops

$1,667United Airlines

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Sat, 14 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

11:20 - 10:00DTW-MEL

30h 40m2 stops

11:30 - 22:10MEL-DTW

26h 40m2 stops

$1,691United Airlines

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Tue, 30 Dec - Sat, 17 Jan

15:50 - 12:25DTW-MEL

28h 35m2 stops

16:05 - 22:55MEL-DTW

22h 50m1 stop

$1,695Qantas Airways

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Fri, 28 Nov - Mon, 15 Dec

07:10 - 10:00DTW-MEL

34h 50m1 stop

13:00 - 21:14MEL-DTW

24h 14m1 stop

$1,700United Airlines

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Mon, 29 Dec - Sat, 17 Jan

18:15 - 12:35DTW-MEL

51h 20m3 stops

20:30 - 17:33MEL-DTW

59h 03m3 stops

$1,764Air Canada

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Sat, 14 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr

15:50 - 12:25DTW-MEL

28h 35m2 stops

10:00 - 18:39MEL-DTW

24h 39m2 stops

$2,026Qantas Airways

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Fri, 28 Nov - Mon, 15 Dec

Qantas Airways flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Detroit to Melbourne flight tickets

Qantas Airways

28 Nov

DTW15:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 35m

2 stops

MEL12:25Melbourne

15 Dec

MEL16:05Melbourne

22h 50m

1 stop

DTW22:55Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,695

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Qantas Airways

28 Nov

DTW15:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 35m

2 stops

MEL12:25Melbourne

15 Dec

MEL10:00Melbourne

24h 39m

2 stops

DTW18:39Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,026

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Qantas Airways

28 Nov

DTW15:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 35m

2 stops

MEL12:25Melbourne

15 Dec

MEL10:00Melbourne

24h 39m

2 stops

DTW18:39Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,028

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American Airlines flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Our best American Airlines deals on Detroit to Melbourne flight tickets

American Airlines

27 Mar

DTW16:03Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 27m

2 stops

MEL09:30Melbourne

27 Apr

MEL14:35Melbourne

23h 49m

1 stop

DTW00:24Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,631

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American Airlines

31 Jan

DTW12:53Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 37m

2 stops

MEL09:30Melbourne

7 Feb

MEL12:00Melbourne

26h 35m

2 stops

DTW22:35Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,655

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American Airlines

27 Mar

DTW05:18Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 42m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

27 Apr

MEL14:35Melbourne

23h 49m

1 stop

DTW00:24Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,855

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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/2

18:15-20:20

3 stops58h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 22/2

06:00-17:35

3 stops51h 35m

$1,458

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/2

18:15-14:00

3 stops51h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

08:00-17:35

3 stops49h 35m

$1,478

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 27/3

16:03-09:30

2 stops26h 27m

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

14:35-00:24

1 stop23h 49m

$1,631

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 31/1

12:53-09:30

2 stops28h 37m

Melbourne

Sat 7/2

12:00-22:35

2 stops26h 35m

$1,655

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/2

14:20-10:00

2 stops27h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

11:30-20:17

2 stops24h 47m

$1,667

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/12

11:20-10:00

2 stops30h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

11:30-22:10

2 stops26h 40m

$1,691

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 28/11

15:50-12:25

2 stops28h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

16:05-22:55

1 stop22h 50m

$1,695

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 29/12

07:10-10:00

1 stop34h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

13:00-21:14

1 stop24h 14m

$1,700

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/3

18:15-12:35

3 stops51h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

20:30-17:33

3 stops59h 03m

$1,764

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 28/11

15:50-12:25

2 stops28h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

10:00-18:39

2 stops24h 39m

$2,026

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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 $1,509. 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 $1,523.

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 $2,759. 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 $2,913.

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 $1,897 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 $1,609 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 24h 25m, 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 October 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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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,262	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 918 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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