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

American Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Delta 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 September 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.

$782 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 $1,231 to $2,596. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,527.

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19:33 - 09:00DTW-MEL

22h 27m1 stop

12:00 - 18:43MEL-DTW

21h 43m1 stop

$1,527United Airlines

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Thu, 12 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

16:15 - 08:30DTW-MEL

25h 15m2 stops

12:00 - 18:43MEL-DTW

21h 43m1 stop

$1,533United Airlines

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Thu, 12 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

18:15 - 14:10DTW-AVV

51h 55m3 stops

06:00 - 17:35AVV-DTW

51h 35m3 stops

$1,556

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Sat, 7 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb

18:15 - 14:05DTW-MEL

51h 50m3 stops

07:25 - 17:35MEL-DTW

50h 10m3 stops

$1,575

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Sat, 7 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb

18:15 - 12:35DTW-MEL

51h 20m3 stops

06:30 - 17:35MEL-DTW

50h 05m3 stops

$1,593Air Canada

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Sat, 14 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar

12:40 - 08:00DTW-MEL

28h 20m1 stop

09:10 - 17:04MEL-DTW

22h 54m1 stop

$1,706Delta

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Fri, 13 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

16:09 - 07:35DTW-MEL

48h 26m2 stops

06:15 - 22:55MEL-DTW

32h 40m2 stops

$1,723Qantas Airways

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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov

18:15 - 13:05DTW-MEL

51h 50m3 stops

06:30 - 17:35MEL-DTW

50h 05m3 stops

$1,726Air Canada

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Thu, 12 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

15:47 - 16:40DTW-MEL

32h 53m2 stops

10:00 - 18:39MEL-DTW

24h 39m2 stops

$1,911Qantas Airways

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Fri, 5 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec

21:30 - 08:00DTW-MEL

66h 30m2 stops

10:10 - 23:22MEL-DTW

29h 12m1 stop

$1,977Delta

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Mon, 1 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec

Qantas Airways flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Detroit to Melbourne flight tickets

Qantas Airways

29 Oct

DTW16:09Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

48h 26m

2 stops

MEL07:35Melbourne

5 Nov

MEL06:15Melbourne

32h 40m

2 stops

DTW22:55Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,723

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Qantas Airways

5 Dec

DTW15:47Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 53m

2 stops

MEL16:40Melbourne

17 Dec

MEL10:00Melbourne

24h 39m

2 stops

DTW18:39Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,911

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Qantas Airways

30 Nov

DTW15:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m

2 stops

MEL15:35Melbourne

14 Dec

MEL09:35Melbourne

25h 03m

2 stops

DTW18:38Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,156

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American Airlines flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Our best American Airlines deals on Detroit to Melbourne flight tickets

American Airlines

28 Nov

DTW11:48Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 12m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

15 Dec

MEL16:05Melbourne

23h 32m

2 stops

DTW23:37Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,732

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American Airlines

30 Oct

DTW17:26Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 04m

2 stops

MEL09:30Melbourne

6 Nov

MEL12:00Melbourne

25h 01m

2 stops

DTW21:01Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,753

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American Airlines

14 Mar

DTW15:37Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 53m

2 stops

MEL09:30Melbourne

6 Apr

MEL14:35Melbourne

23h 45m

1 stop

DTW00:20Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,819

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Return

Price

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/3

19:33-09:00

1 stop22h 27m

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

12:00-18:43

1 stop21h 43m

$1,527

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/3

16:15-08:30

2 stops25h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

12:00-18:43

1 stop21h 43m

$1,533

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/2

18:15-14:10

3 stops51h 55m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 14/2

06:00-17:35

3 stops51h 35m

$1,556

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/2

18:15-14:05

3 stops51h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 14/2

07:25-17:35

3 stops50h 10m

$1,575

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/3

18:15-12:35

3 stops51h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

06:30-17:35

3 stops50h 05m

$1,593

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 13/3

12:40-08:00

1 stop28h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

09:10-17:04

1 stop22h 54m

$1,706

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 29/10

16:09-07:35

2 stops48h 26m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

06:15-22:55

2 stops32h 40m

$1,723

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/3

18:15-13:05

3 stops51h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

06:30-17:35

3 stops50h 05m

$1,726

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/12

15:47-16:40

2 stops32h 53m

Melbourne

Wed 17/12

10:00-18:39

2 stops24h 39m

$1,911

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

21:30-08:00

2 stops66h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 14/12

10:10-23:22

1 stop29h 12m

$1,977

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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 $1,473. 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 $1,487.

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 $2,694. 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 $2,844.

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 $1,995 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 $1,636 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 22h 27m, 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 September 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 $1,233	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 905 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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