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

Delta 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.

$906 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 $1,330 to $2,252. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,459.

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13:23 - 05:00

DTW

MEL

23h 37m1 stop

16:05 - 23:16

MEL

DTW

23h 11m1 stop

$1,459Qantas Airways

Sat, 7 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb

11:30 - 09:30

DTW

MEL

30h 00m2 stops

16:05 - 23:16

MEL

DTW

23h 11m1 stop

$1,480American Airlines

Sat, 7 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb

11:55 - 05:00

DTW

MEL

25h 05m2 stops

16:05 - 23:16

MEL

DTW

23h 11m1 stop

$1,482American Airlines

Sat, 14 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb

14:19 - 09:30

DTW

MEL

27h 11m2 stops

11:30 - 22:10

MEL

DTW

26h 40m2 stops

$1,498United Airlines

Tue, 6 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan

14:19 - 09:30

DTW

MEL

27h 11m2 stops

13:00 - 23:48

MEL

DTW

26h 48m1 stop

$1,500United Airlines

Tue, 6 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan

16:42 - 08:30

DTW

MEL

24h 48m2 stops

12:00 - 23:59

MEL

DTW

26h 59m1 stop

$1,507United Airlines

Sun, 8 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

20:30 - 08:00

DTW

MEL

43h 30m1 stop

10:10 - 15:26

MEL

DTW

21h 16m1 stop

$1,509Delta

Tue, 6 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan

20:30 - 08:00

DTW

MEL

43h 30m1 stop

10:10 - 15:26

MEL

DTW

21h 16m1 stop

$1,510Delta

Tue, 6 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan

18:15 - 23:15

DTW

AVV

61h 00m3 stops

06:00 - 17:35

AVV

DTW

51h 35m3 stops

$1,799Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar

18:15 - 23:15

DTW

AVV

62h 00m3 stops

20:55 - 17:33

AVV

DTW

58h 38m3 stops

$1,905Multiple Airlines

Sat, 14 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr

Air New Zealand flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Detroit to Melbourne flight tickets

Air New Zealand

22 June

DTW16:55Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 35m

2 stops

MEL07:30Melbourne

13 July

MEL12:10Melbourne

30h 58m

2 stops

DTW05:08Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,190

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Air New Zealand

8 Mar

DTW06:15Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

36h 10m

2 stops

MEL09:25Melbourne

25 Mar

MEL09:05Melbourne

29h 54m

3 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,428

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Air New Zealand

8 Mar

DTW16:42Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 43m

2 stops

MEL09:25Melbourne

25 Mar

MEL09:05Melbourne

29h 54m

3 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,431

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Delta flights from Detroit to Melbourne

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Delta

6 Jan

DTW20:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

43h 30m

1 stop

MEL08:00Melbourne

18 Jan

MEL10:10Melbourne

21h 16m

1 stop

DTW15:26Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,509

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Delta

6 Jan

DTW20:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

43h 30m

1 stop

MEL08:00Melbourne

18 Jan

MEL10:10Melbourne

21h 16m

1 stop

DTW15:26Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,510

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Delta

1 Apr

DTW12:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 20m

1 stop

MEL08:50Melbourne

1 May

MEL10:00Melbourne

27h 03m

1 stop

DTW23:03Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,518

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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/2

13:23-05:00

1 stop23h 37m

Melbourne

Sat 14/2

16:05-23:16

1 stop23h 11m

$1,459

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/2

11:30-09:30

2 stops30h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 14/2

16:05-23:16

1 stop23h 11m

$1,480

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/2

11:55-05:00

2 stops25h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 21/2

16:05-23:16

1 stop23h 11m

$1,482

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/1

14:19-09:30

2 stops27h 11m

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

11:30-22:10

2 stops26h 40m

$1,498

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/1

14:19-09:30

2 stops27h 11m

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

13:00-23:48

1 stop26h 48m

$1,500

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/3

16:42-08:30

2 stops24h 48m

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

12:00-23:59

1 stop26h 59m

$1,507

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/1

20:30-08:00

1 stop43h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

10:10-15:26

1 stop21h 16m

$1,509

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/1

20:30-08:00

1 stop43h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

10:10-15:26

1 stop21h 16m

$1,510

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/2

18:15-23:15

3 stops61h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 3/3

06:00-17:35

3 stops51h 35m

$1,799

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/3

18:15-23:15

3 stops62h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 6/4

20:55-17:33

3 stops58h 38m

$1,905

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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 $1,448. 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 $1,461.

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 $2,671. 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 $2,821.

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 $1,809 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 $1,582 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	23h 37m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Detroit to Melbourne takes 23h 37m

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 23h 37m, 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

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,227	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 953 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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