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

United Airlines and Qantas Airways 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 December 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.

$929 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 $1,803 to $4,024. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,465.

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13:23 - 05:00

DTW

MEL

23h 37m1 stop

16:05 - 20:44

MEL

DTW

20h 39m1 stop

$1,465Qantas Airways

Wed, 21 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb

15:56 - 05:00

DTW

MEL

22h 04m1 stop

13:35 - 21:19

MEL

DTW

21h 44m1 stop

$1,466Qantas Airways

Sat, 14 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr

11:29 - 05:00

DTW

MEL

25h 31m1 stop

16:05 - 21:22

MEL

DTW

20h 17m1 stop

$1,483Qantas Airways

Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 28 Mar

11:29 - 05:00

DTW

MEL

25h 31m1 stop

16:05 - 21:22

MEL

DTW

20h 17m1 stop

$1,484Qantas Airways

Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 28 Mar

06:00 - 05:00

DTW

MEL

31h 00m1 stop

12:00 - 23:16

MEL

DTW

27h 16m2 stops

$1,503American Airlines

Wed, 18 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar

08:00 - 05:00

DTW

MEL

29h 00m2 stops

16:05 - 22:35

MEL

DTW

22h 30m1 stop

$1,504American Airlines

Wed, 21 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb

09:00 - 09:30

DTW

MEL

32h 30m2 stops

11:30 - 22:04

MEL

DTW

26h 34m2 stops

$1,518United Airlines

Tue, 6 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

11:05 - 10:00

DTW

MEL

30h 55m2 stops

13:00 - 23:48

MEL

DTW

26h 48m1 stop

$1,519United Airlines

Tue, 6 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan

15:58 - 20:20

DTW

AVV

36h 22m2 stops

06:00 - 18:39

AVV

DTW

28h 39m2 stops

$2,105Multiple Airlines

Wed, 18 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar

09:01 - 23:15

DTW

AVV

46h 14m3 stops

16:25 - 05:12

AVV

DTW

28h 47m2 stops

$2,180Multiple Airlines

Mon, 26 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan

Qantas Airways flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Detroit to Melbourne flight tickets

Qantas Airways

8 Dec

DTW11:48Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 12m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

19 Dec

MEL06:30Melbourne

28h 05m

2 stops

DTW18:35Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,371

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Qantas Airways

21 Jan

DTW13:23Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 37m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

11 Feb

MEL16:05Melbourne

20h 39m

1 stop

DTW20:44Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,465

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Qantas Airways

14 Mar

DTW15:56Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 04m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

6 Apr

MEL13:35Melbourne

21h 44m

1 stop

DTW21:19Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,466

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American Airlines flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Our best American Airlines deals on Detroit to Melbourne flight tickets

American Airlines

18 Feb

DTW11:14Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 46m

2 stops

MEL05:00Melbourne

1 Mar

MEL12:00Melbourne

27h 16m

2 stops

DTW23:16Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,503

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American Airlines

21 Jan

DTW08:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 00m

2 stops

MEL05:00Melbourne

11 Feb

MEL16:05Melbourne

22h 30m

1 stop

DTW22:35Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,504

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American Airlines

28 Feb

DTW10:25Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 35m

2 stops

MEL05:00Melbourne

28 Mar

MEL16:05Melbourne

20h 17m

1 stop

DTW21:22Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,506

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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 21/1

13:23-05:00

1 stop23h 37m

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

16:05-20:44

1 stop20h 39m

$1,465

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/3

15:56-05:00

1 stop22h 04m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

13:35-21:19

1 stop21h 44m

$1,466

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 28/2

11:29-05:00

1 stop25h 31m

Melbourne

Sat 28/3

16:05-21:22

1 stop20h 17m

$1,483

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 28/2

11:29-05:00

1 stop25h 31m

Melbourne

Sat 28/3

16:05-21:22

1 stop20h 17m

$1,484

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/2

06:00-05:00

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

12:00-23:16

2 stops27h 16m

$1,503

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 21/1

08:00-05:00

2 stops29h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

16:05-22:35

1 stop22h 30m

$1,504

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/1

09:00-09:30

2 stops32h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 20/1

11:30-22:04

2 stops26h 34m

$1,518

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/1

11:05-10:00

2 stops30h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

13:00-23:48

1 stop26h 48m

$1,519

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/2

15:58-20:20

2 stops36h 22m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 1/3

06:00-18:39

2 stops28h 39m

$2,105

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 26/1

09:01-23:15

3 stops46h 14m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 30/1

16:25-05:12

2 stops28h 47m

$2,180

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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 $1,488. 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 $1,501.

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 $2,720. 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 $2,872.

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 $1,842 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 $1,620 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	30h 21m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Detroit to Melbourne takes 30h 21m

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 22h 01m, 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 December 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 $1,245	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 947 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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