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

American Airlines, United Airlines, 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 November 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.

$866 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 $1,686 to $2,120. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,616.

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11:48 - 05:15DTW-MEL

25h 27m2 stops

16:05 - 22:57MEL-DTW

22h 52m1 stop

$1,616American Airlines

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Fri, 5 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec

15:37 - 09:30DTW-MEL

26h 53m2 stops

09:45 - 20:05MEL-DTW

24h 20m2 stops

$1,619American Airlines

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Sat, 14 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr

11:05 - 09:30DTW-MEL

30h 25m3 stops

13:00 - 05:06MEL-DTW

32h 06m1 stop

$1,653United Airlines

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Fri, 5 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec

18:15 - 23:15DTW-AVV

62h 00m3 stops

06:00 - 17:35AVV-DTW

50h 35m3 stops

$1,668Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 18 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar

07:05 - 09:00DTW-MEL

34h 55m1 stop

10:55 - 13:16MEL-DTW

40h 21m2 stops

$1,671United Airlines

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Sat, 14 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr

10:30 - 08:00DTW-MEL

29h 30m1 stop

10:10 - 20:40MEL-DTW

26h 30m1 stop

$1,683Delta

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Mon, 29 Dec - Wed, 14 Jan

15:50 - 12:25DTW-MEL

28h 35m2 stops

16:05 - 22:55MEL-DTW

22h 50m1 stop

$1,694Qantas Airways

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Fri, 28 Nov - Mon, 15 Dec

18:15 - 14:00DTW-MEL

52h 45m3 stops

06:30 - 17:35MEL-DTW

50h 05m3 stops

$1,695Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 18 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar

15:50 - 12:25DTW-MEL

28h 35m2 stops

06:00 - 18:46MEL-DTW

28h 46m2 stops

$2,024Qantas Airways

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Fri, 14 Nov - Fri, 21 Nov

19:45 - 08:00DTW-MEL

44h 15m2 stops

10:10 - 08:45MEL-DTW

38h 35m2 stops

$2,138Delta

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Sun, 28 Dec - Fri, 16 Jan

American Airlines flights from Detroit to Melbourne

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American Airlines

5 Dec

DTW11:48Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 27m

2 stops

MEL05:15Melbourne

18 Dec

MEL16:05Melbourne

22h 52m

1 stop

DTW22:57Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,616

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American Airlines

14 Mar

DTW15:37Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 53m

2 stops

MEL09:30Melbourne

6 Apr

MEL09:45Melbourne

24h 20m

2 stops

DTW20:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,619

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American Airlines

31 Jan

DTW07:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 00m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

21 Feb

MEL16:05Melbourne

23h 14m

1 stop

DTW23:19Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,636

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United Airlines flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Our best United Airlines deals on Detroit to Melbourne flight tickets

United Airlines

5 Dec

DTW11:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 25m

3 stops

MEL09:30Melbourne

18 Dec

MEL13:00Melbourne

32h 06m

1 stop

DTW05:06Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,653

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United Airlines

14 Mar

DTW07:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 55m

1 stop

MEL09:00Melbourne

6 Apr

MEL10:55Melbourne

42h 21m

2 stops

DTW15:16Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,671

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United Airlines

18 Mar

DTW15:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 00m

2 stops

MEL08:30Melbourne

27 Mar

MEL12:00Melbourne

26h 49m

1 stop

DTW23:49Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,673

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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/12

11:48-05:15

2 stops25h 27m

Melbourne

Thu 18/12

16:05-22:57

1 stop22h 52m

$1,616

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/3

15:37-09:30

2 stops26h 53m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

09:45-20:05

2 stops24h 20m

$1,619

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/12

11:05-09:30

3 stops30h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 18/12

13:00-05:06

1 stop32h 06m

$1,653

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/3

18:15-23:15

3 stops62h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 27/3

06:00-17:35

3 stops50h 35m

$1,668

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/3

07:05-09:00

1 stop34h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

10:55-13:16

2 stops40h 21m

$1,671

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 29/12

10:30-08:00

1 stop29h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 14/1

10:10-20:40

1 stop26h 30m

$1,683

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

$1,694

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/3

18:15-14:00

3 stops52h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

06:30-17:35

3 stops50h 05m

$1,695

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 14/11

15:50-12:25

2 stops28h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 21/11

06:00-18:46

2 stops28h 46m

$2,024

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 28/12

19:45-08:00

2 stops44h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

10:10-08:45

2 stops38h 35m

$2,138

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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 $1,497. 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 $1,511.

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 $2,737. 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 $2,890.

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 $1,878 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 $1,671 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 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 November 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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Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,252	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 926 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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