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Cheap flights from Detroit to Melbourne from $862

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 12/8. 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
13:06 - 06:45
DTW
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MEL
27h 39m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 22:58
MEL
-
DTW
27h 13m
2 stops
$1,699American Airlines
Fri, 14 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
17:35 - 18:00
DTW
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MEL
32h 25m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 - 16:41
MEL
-
DTW
20h 41m
1 stop
$1,723Qantas Airways
Tue, 19 Jan - Tue, 2 Feb
United Airlines Logo
19:18 - 08:15
DTW
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MEL
22h 57m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 18:09
MEL
-
DTW
21h 14m
1 stop
$1,724United Airlines
Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
13:20 - 11:30
DTW
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MEL
30h 10m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 - 17:45
MEL
-
DTW
21h 45m
1 stop
$1,726Qantas Airways
Mon, 25 Jan - Tue, 16 Feb
United Airlines Logo
19:18 - 08:15
DTW
-
MEL
22h 57m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 11:27
MEL
-
DTW
38h 32m
2 stops
$1,730United Airlines
Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
United Airlines Logo
06:15 - 08:15
DTW
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MEL
36h 00m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:00 - 18:06
MEL
-
DTW
46h 06m
2 stops
$1,751United Airlines
Sun, 23 Aug - Tue, 15 Sep
United Airlines Logo
15:29 - 08:15
DTW
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MEL
26h 46m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:55 - 18:37
MEL
-
DTW
21h 42m
1 stop
$1,780United Airlines
Mon, 14 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
United Airlines Logo
19:18 - 08:15
DTW
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MEL
22h 57m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 18:06
MEL
-
DTW
21h 11m
1 stop
$1,795United Airlines
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
United Airlines Logo
15:29 - 07:30
DTW
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MEL
26h 01m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 22:39
MEL
-
DTW
25h 44m
2 stops
$1,801United Airlines
Wed, 16 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
American Airlines Logo
11:11 - 06:45
DTW
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MEL
28h 34m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 22:14
MEL
-
DTW
26h 14m
2 stops
$1,813American Airlines
Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

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American Airlines flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Our best American Airlines deals on Detroit to Melbourne flight tickets
American Airlines
8 Aug
DTW12:40Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
26h 20m
2 stops
MEL05:00Melbourne
24 Aug
MEL13:35Melbourne
24h 21m
2 stops
DTW23:56Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,683
American Airlines
10 Aug
DTW17:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 00m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
26 Aug
MEL13:35Melbourne
35h 17m
1 stop
DTW10:52Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,690
American Airlines
14 Aug
DTW13:06Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 39m
2 stops
MEL06:45Melbourne
22 Aug
MEL09:45Melbourne
27h 13m
2 stops
DTW22:58Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,699

United Airlines flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Our best United Airlines deals on Detroit to Melbourne flight tickets
United Airlines
8 Aug
DTW17:29Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
24h 46m
1 stop
MEL08:15Melbourne
24 Aug
MEL10:55Melbourne
25h 43m
2 stops
DTW22:38Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,716
United Airlines
24 Aug
DTW19:18Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 57m
1 stop
MEL08:15Melbourne
31 Aug
MEL10:55Melbourne
21h 14m
1 stop
DTW18:09Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,724
United Airlines
24 Aug
DTW14:07Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
28h 08m
2 stops
MEL08:15Melbourne
31 Aug
MEL10:55Melbourne
21h 14m
1 stop
DTW18:09Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,730

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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 14/8

13:06-06:45

2 stops27h 39m

Melbourne

Sat 22/8

09:45-22:58

2 stops27h 13m

$1,699

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 19/1

17:35-18:00

2 stops32h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 2/2

12:00-16:41

1 stop20h 41m

$1,723

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/8

19:18-08:15

1 stop22h 57m

Melbourne

Mon 31/8

10:55-18:09

1 stop21h 14m

$1,724

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 25/1

13:20-11:30

2 stops30h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 16/2

12:00-17:45

1 stop21h 45m

$1,726

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/8

19:18-08:15

1 stop22h 57m

Melbourne

Mon 31/8

10:55-11:27

2 stops38h 32m

$1,730

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 23/8

06:15-08:15

2 stops36h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

10:00-18:06

2 stops46h 06m

$1,751

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 14/9

15:29-08:15

2 stops26h 46m

Melbourne

Sun 4/10

11:55-18:37

1 stop21h 42m

$1,780
Fastest return journey

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

19:18-08:15

1 stop22h 57m

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

10:55-18:06

1 stop21h 11m

$1,795

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 16/9

15:29-07:30

2 stops26h 01m

Melbourne

Sun 27/9

10:55-22:39

2 stops25h 44m

$1,801

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 20/10

11:11-06:45

2 stops28h 34m

Melbourne

Tue 10/11

12:00-22:14

2 stops26h 14m

$1,813

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, March 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 $1,511. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of March, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,512.

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 $1,806 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 $966 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

22h 57m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Detroit to Melbourne takes 22h 57m
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Melbourne. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to Melbourne.
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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 22h 57m, 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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