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

Qantas Airways 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 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.

$807 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 $1,019 to $1,813. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,529.

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15:40 - 05:00

DTW

MEL

23h 20m

1 stop

13:35 - 21:43

MEL

DTW

22h 08m

1 stop

$1,529Qantas Airways

Wed, 8 Apr - Wed, 6 May

07:00 - 05:00

DTW

MEL

30h 00m

1 stop

16:05 - 23:59

MEL

DTW

23h 54m

1 stop

$1,532American Airlines

Mon, 2 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb

11:40 - 05:00

DTW

MEL

25h 20m

1 stop

16:05 - 21:22

MEL

DTW

20h 17m

1 stop

$1,533Qantas Airways

Sat, 7 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

11:40 - 05:00

DTW

MEL

25h 20m

1 stop

16:05 - 23:59

MEL

DTW

23h 54m

1 stop

$1,547Qantas Airways

Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar

07:30 - 05:00

DTW

MEL

29h 30m

1 stop

16:05 - 00:31

MEL

DTW

24h 26m

2 stops

$1,554American Airlines

Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar

07:30 - 05:00

DTW

MEL

29h 30m

1 stop

12:00 - 23:11

MEL

DTW

26h 11m

2 stops

$1,560American Airlines

Sat, 7 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

18:15 - 11:05

DTW

MEL

50h 50m

3 stops

19:15 - 17:33

MEL

DTW

60h 18m

3 stops

$1,565Multiple Airlines

Wed, 8 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr

14:19 - 10:00

DTW

MEL

27h 41m

2 stops

13:00 - 22:09

MEL

DTW

25h 09m

2 stops

$1,566United Airlines

Mon, 2 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb

16:38 - 09:30

DTW

MEL

24h 52m

2 stops

13:00 - 20:59

MEL

DTW

23h 59m

1 stop

$1,568United Airlines

Sun, 1 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

18:15 - 13:35

DTW

MEL

51h 20m

3 stops

21:00 - 17:35

MEL

DTW

60h 35m

3 stops

$1,571Multiple Airlines

Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

Qantas Airways flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Detroit to Melbourne flight tickets

Qantas Airways

8 Apr

DTW15:40Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 20m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

6 May

MEL13:35Melbourne

22h 08m

1 stop

DTW21:43Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,529

Qantas Airways

7 Mar

DTW11:40Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 20m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

14 Mar

MEL16:05Melbourne

20h 17m

1 stop

DTW21:22Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,533

Qantas Airways

28 Feb

DTW11:40Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 20m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

7 Mar

MEL16:05Melbourne

23h 54m

1 stop

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,547

American Airlines flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Our best American Airlines deals on Detroit to Melbourne flight tickets

American Airlines

2 Feb

DTW07:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 00m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

18 Feb

MEL16:05Melbourne

23h 54m

1 stop

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,532

American Airlines

28 Feb

DTW07:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 30m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

7 Mar

MEL16:05Melbourne

24h 26m

2 stops

DTW00:31Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,554

American Airlines

7 Mar

DTW07:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 30m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

22 Mar

MEL12:00Melbourne

26h 11m

2 stops

DTW23:11Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,560

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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/4

15:40-05:00

1 stop23h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

13:35-21:43

1 stop22h 08m

$1,529

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

07:00-05:00

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

16:05-23:59

1 stop23h 54m

$1,532

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/3

11:40-05:00

1 stop25h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

16:05-21:22

1 stop20h 17m

$1,533

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 28/2

11:40-05:00

1 stop25h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

16:05-23:59

1 stop23h 54m

$1,547

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 28/2

07:30-05:00

1 stop29h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

16:05-00:31

2 stops24h 26m

$1,554

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/3

07:30-05:00

1 stop29h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

12:00-23:11

2 stops26h 11m

$1,560

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/4

18:15-11:05

3 stops50h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

19:15-17:33

3 stops60h 18m

$1,565

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

14:19-10:00

2 stops27h 41m

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

13:00-22:09

2 stops25h 09m

$1,566

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/2

16:38-09:30

2 stops24h 52m

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

13:00-20:59

1 stop23h 59m

$1,568

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 28/2

18:15-13:35

3 stops51h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

21:00-17:35

3 stops60h 35m

$1,571

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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 $1,451. 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 $1,465.

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 $1,799 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	32h 47m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Detroit to Melbourne takes 32h 47m

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 32h 47m, 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Detroit to Melbourne with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $860	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 971 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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