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

Qantas Airways, American Airlines, and United 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 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.

$855 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 $1,018 to $1,750. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,479.

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13:23 - 05:00

DTW

MEL

23h 37m1 stop

16:05 - 23:59

MEL

DTW

23h 54m1 stop

$1,479American Airlines

Sat, 7 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb

08:00 - 05:00

DTW

MEL

29h 00m2 stops

16:05 - 23:33

MEL

DTW

23h 28m2 stops

$1,485American Airlines

Sat, 7 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb

15:59 - 09:30

DTW

MEL

26h 31m2 stops

08:00 - 18:41

MEL

DTW

25h 41m2 stops

$1,527American Airlines

Sun, 15 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

16:43 - 10:00

DTW

MEL

25h 17m2 stops

13:00 - 00:32

MEL

DTW

27h 32m1 stop

$1,559United Airlines

Thu, 12 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

09:00 - 09:15

DTW

MEL

33h 15m2 stops

09:30 - 18:18

MEL

DTW

22h 48m2 stops

$1,561United Airlines

Sun, 29 Mar - Wed, 8 Apr

18:15 - 12:25

DTW

MEL

51h 10m2 stops

20:00 - 17:33

MEL

DTW

59h 33m2 stops

$1,567Multiple Airlines

Sat, 14 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr

09:15 - 10:00

DTW

MEL

32h 45m1 stop

13:00 - 20:59

MEL

DTW

23h 59m1 stop

$1,579United Airlines

Wed, 4 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb

16:45 - 10:00

DTW

MEL

25h 15m2 stops

12:00 - 22:59

MEL

DTW

26h 59m1 stop

$1,580United Airlines

Tue, 10 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar

14:20 - 09:30

DTW

MEL

27h 10m2 stops

13:00 - 20:13

MEL

DTW

23h 13m2 stops

$1,585United Airlines

Sat, 21 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

16:45 - 10:00

DTW

MEL

25h 15m2 stops

11:30 - 20:13

MEL

DTW

24h 43m2 stops

$1,586United Airlines

Tue, 10 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar

United Airlines flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Our best United Airlines deals on Detroit to Melbourne flight tickets

United Airlines

12 Feb

DTW16:43Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 17m

2 stops

MEL10:00Melbourne

22 Feb

MEL13:00Melbourne

27h 32m

1 stop

DTW00:32Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,559

United Airlines

29 Mar

DTW07:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 05m

1 stop

MEL09:15Melbourne

7 Apr

MEL10:55Melbourne

36h 48m

2 stops

DTW09:43Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,561

United Airlines

4 Feb

DTW09:15Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 45m

1 stop

MEL10:00Melbourne

25 Feb

MEL13:00Melbourne

23h 59m

1 stop

DTW20:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,579

Delta flights from Detroit to Melbourne

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Delta

6 Feb

DTW08:25Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 35m

1 stop

MEL08:00Melbourne

1 Mar

MEL10:10Melbourne

28h 10m

1 stop

DTW22:20Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,591

Delta

8 Mar

DTW18:47Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 13m

1 stop

MEL07:00Melbourne

25 Mar

MEL09:10Melbourne

25h 32m

1 stop

DTW19:42Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,597

Delta

10 Feb

DTW20:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

43h 30m

1 stop

MEL08:00Melbourne

8 Mar

MEL10:10Melbourne

27h 44m

1 stop

DTW21:54Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,598

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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/2

13:23-05:00

1 stop23h 37m

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

16:05-23:59

1 stop23h 54m

$1,479

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/2

08:00-05:00

2 stops29h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

16:05-23:33

2 stops23h 28m

$1,485

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 15/3

15:59-09:30

2 stops26h 31m

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

08:00-18:41

2 stops25h 41m

$1,527

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/2

16:43-10:00

2 stops25h 17m

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

13:00-00:32

1 stop27h 32m

$1,559

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 29/3

09:00-09:15

2 stops33h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 8/4

09:30-18:18

2 stops22h 48m

$1,561

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/3

18:15-12:25

2 stops51h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

20:00-17:33

2 stops59h 33m

$1,567

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/2

09:15-10:00

1 stop32h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

13:00-20:59

1 stop23h 59m

$1,579

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/2

16:45-10:00

2 stops25h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

12:00-22:59

1 stop26h 59m

$1,580

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 21/2

14:20-09:30

2 stops27h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

13:00-20:13

2 stops23h 13m

$1,585

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/2

16:45-10:00

2 stops25h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

11:30-20:13

2 stops24h 43m

$1,586

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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 $1,800 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 $1,418 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	30h 30m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to Melbourne takes 30h 30m

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 30h 30m, 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 $1,228	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 968 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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