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

American Airlines, United Airlines, 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 January 2026, 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.

$806 Cheap Flights from Detroit to Melbourne in 2026

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 $1,146 to $1,664. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,541.

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11:20 - 05:00

DTW

MEL

25h 40m

1 stop

16:05 - 20:44

MEL

DTW

20h 39m

1 stop

$1,541Qantas Airways

Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

08:00 - 05:00

DTW

MEL

29h 00m

2 stops

12:00 - 22:35

MEL

DTW

26h 35m

2 stops

$1,552American Airlines

Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

16:15 - 08:15

DTW

MEL

26h 00m

2 stops

09:30 - 22:09

MEL

DTW

26h 39m

2 stops

$1,564United Airlines

Sun, 31 May - Wed, 17 Jun

17:45 - 07:50

DTW

MEL

24h 05m

2 stops

10:00 - 00:02

MEL

DTW

28h 02m

2 stops

$1,574Delta

Mon, 1 Jun - Fri, 19 Jun

15:25 - 09:30

DTW

MEL

26h 05m

2 stops

12:00 - 23:59

MEL

DTW

26h 59m

1 stop

$1,578United Airlines

Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

11:00 - 09:30

DTW

MEL

30h 30m

2 stops

12:00 - 22:10

MEL

DTW

25h 10m

2 stops

$1,584United Airlines

Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

12:40 - 07:50

DTW

MEL

29h 10m

1 stop

10:00 - 23:04

MEL

DTW

27h 04m

1 stop

$1,589Delta

Fri, 29 May - Fri, 19 Jun

17:25 - 08:15

DTW

MEL

24h 50m

1 stop

10:55 - 05:08

MEL

DTW

32h 13m

1 stop

$1,593United Airlines

Sat, 30 May - Thu, 18 Jun

18:15 - 14:10

DTW

AVV

51h 55m

3 stops

20:55 - 17:35

AVV

DTW

60h 40m

3 stops

$1,920Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

18:15 - 20:20

DTW

AVV

59h 05m

3 stops

20:55 - 17:33

AVV

DTW

58h 38m

3 stops

$1,951Multiple Airlines

Sat, 14 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr

Qantas Airways flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Detroit to Melbourne flight tickets

Qantas Airways

2 Feb

DTW11:20Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 40m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

9 Feb

MEL16:05Melbourne

20h 39m

1 stop

DTW20:44Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,541

Qantas Airways

14 Mar

DTW15:56Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 04m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

6 Apr

MEL08:00Melbourne

24h 40m

2 stops

DTW18:40Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,941

Qantas Airways

21 Jan

DTW17:35Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 50m

2 stops

MEL11:25Melbourne

28 Jan

MEL16:05Melbourne

20h 39m

1 stop

DTW20:44Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,263

Air New Zealand flights from Detroit to Melbourne

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

Air New Zealand

29 June

DTW16:55Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 35m

2 stops

MEL07:30Melbourne

8 July

MEL10:55Melbourne

32h 13m

1 stop

DTW05:08Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,189

Air New Zealand

6 June

DTW17:25Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 50m

1 stop

MEL08:15Melbourne

21 June

MEL09:30Melbourne

26h 53m

2 stops

DTW22:23Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,284

Air New Zealand

3 June

DTW11:06Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 49m

2 stops

MEL10:55Melbourne

16 June

MEL12:10Melbourne

30h 58m

2 stops

DTW05:08Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,314

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DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

11:20-05:00

1 stop25h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

16:05-20:44

1 stop20h 39m

$1,541

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

08:00-05:00

2 stops29h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

12:00-22:35

2 stops26h 35m

$1,552

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 31/5

16:15-08:15

2 stops26h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

09:30-22:09

2 stops26h 39m

$1,564

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/6

17:45-07:50

2 stops24h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 19/6

10:00-00:02

2 stops28h 02m

$1,574

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/3

15:25-09:30

2 stops26h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

12:00-23:59

1 stop26h 59m

$1,578

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/3

11:00-09:30

2 stops30h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

12:00-22:10

2 stops25h 10m

$1,584

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 29/5

12:40-07:50

1 stop29h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 19/6

10:00-23:04

1 stop27h 04m

$1,589

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 30/5

17:25-08:15

1 stop24h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 18/6

10:55-05:08

1 stop32h 13m

$1,593

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

18:15-14:10

3 stops51h 55m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 9/2

20:55-17:35

3 stops60h 40m

$1,920

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/3

18:15-20:20

3 stops59h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 6/4

20:55-17:33

3 stops58h 38m

$1,951

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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 $1,449. 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 $1,462.

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 $1,796 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 $1,417 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	24h 50m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to Melbourne takes 24h 50m

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 24h 50m, 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 January 2026, 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 $858	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 973 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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