Cheap flights from Detroit to Melbourne from $913

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to Melbourne departing on 19/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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American Airlines Logo
11:43 - 06:45
DTW
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MEL
28h 02m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 17:45
MEL
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DTW
21h 45m
1 stop
$1,652American Airlines
Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
United Airlines Logo
21:12 - 09:30
DTW
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MEL
44h 18m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 20:40
MEL
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DTW
23h 40m
1 stop
$1,658United Airlines
Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
United Airlines Logo
14:10 - 07:30
DTW
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MEL
27h 20m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 18:06
MEL
-
DTW
21h 11m
1 stop
$1,661United Airlines
Mon, 3 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
06:15 - 08:15
DTW
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MEL
36h 00m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
09:30 - 18:38
MEL
-
DTW
23h 08m
2 stops
$1,666Air New Zealand
Sun, 28 Jun - Wed, 8 Jul
United Airlines Logo
11:00 - 08:15
DTW
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MEL
31h 15m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 23:44
MEL
-
DTW
26h 49m
2 stops
$1,668United Airlines
Mon, 29 Jun - Sat, 11 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:34 - 08:15
DTW
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MEL
35h 41m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 - 20:22
MEL
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DTW
23h 27m
2 stops
$1,671Multiple Airlines
Sun, 28 Jun - Wed, 8 Jul
Delta Logo
12:40 - 09:50
DTW
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MEL
29h 10m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:00 - 23:06
MEL
-
DTW
27h 06m
1 stop
$1,672Delta
Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
United Airlines Logo
17:29 - 08:15
DTW
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MEL
24h 46m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 05:20
MEL
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DTW
32h 25m
1 stop
$1,676United Airlines
Mon, 29 Jun - Sat, 11 Jul
Delta Logo
13:45 - 09:50
DTW
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MEL
28h 05m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:00 - 21:22
MEL
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DTW
25h 22m
2 stops
$1,678Delta
Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
15:50 - 15:50
DTW
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AVV
32h 00m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 17:45
AVV
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DTW
25h 45m
2 stops
$3,313Qantas Airways
Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 28 Apr

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Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to Melbourne

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Turkish Airlines
24 Oct
DTW21:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
32h 35m
2 stops
MEL20:40Melbourne
28 Oct
MEL22:35Melbourne
35h 25m
2 stops
DTW19:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$2,188
Turkish Airlines
24 Oct
DTW21:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
32h 35m
2 stops
MEL20:40Melbourne
28 Oct
MEL22:35Melbourne
35h 25m
2 stops
DTW19:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$2,315

United Airlines flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Our best United Airlines deals on Detroit to Melbourne flight tickets
United Airlines
10 Nov
DTW21:12Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
44h 18m
2 stops
MEL09:30Melbourne
24 Nov
MEL13:00Melbourne
23h 40m
1 stop
DTW20:40Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,658
United Airlines
3 Aug
DTW14:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 20m
2 stops
MEL07:30Melbourne
12 Aug
MEL10:55Melbourne
21h 11m
1 stop
DTW18:06Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,661
United Airlines
29 June
DTW11:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
31h 15m
2 stops
MEL08:15Melbourne
11 July
MEL10:55Melbourne
26h 49m
2 stops
DTW23:44Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,668

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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 20/10

11:43-06:45

2 stops28h 02m

Melbourne

Tue 10/11

12:00-17:45

1 stop21h 45m

$1,652

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/11

21:12-09:30

2 stops44h 18m

Melbourne

Tue 24/11

13:00-20:40

1 stop23h 40m

$1,658
Fastest return journey

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/8

14:10-07:30

2 stops27h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

10:55-18:06

1 stop21h 11m

$1,661

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 28/6

06:15-08:15

2 stops36h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

09:30-18:38

2 stops23h 08m

$1,666

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 29/6

11:00-08:15

2 stops31h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 11/7

10:55-23:44

2 stops26h 49m

$1,668

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 28/6

06:34-08:15

1 stop35h 41m

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

10:55-20:22

2 stops23h 27m

$1,671

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/11

12:40-09:50

1 stop29h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 24/11

12:00-23:06

1 stop27h 06m

$1,672

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 29/6

17:29-08:15

1 stop24h 46m

Melbourne

Sat 11/7

10:55-05:20

1 stop32h 25m

$1,676

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/11

13:45-09:50

2 stops28h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 24/11

12:00-21:22

2 stops25h 22m

$1,678

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/11

15:50-15:50

2 stops32h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 28/4

06:00-17:45

2 stops25h 45m

$3,313

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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, October 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 $643. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of October, then flying in August is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $711.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit 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 $1,824 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 $1,420 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

24h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Detroit to Melbourne takes 24h 40m
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Melbourne. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to Melbourne.

Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to Melbourne

  • How far is Detroit to Melbourne by plane?

    There are 15941.7 km between Detroit and Melbourne. Flights usually cover this in 24h 40m, 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 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.

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