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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit from $1,264

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit departing on 22/8. 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
15:05 - 22:24MEL-DTW
21h 19m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
16:07 - 05:00DTW-MEL
22h 53m1 stop
$1,264American Airlines
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Fri, 22 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 22:51MEL-DTW
27h 06m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:12 - 05:00DTW-MEL
23h 48m2 stops
$1,271American Airlines
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Fri, 22 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug
United Airlines Logo
11:30 - 22:30MEL-DTW
27h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:33 - 10:00DTW-MEL
22h 27m1 stop
$1,299United Airlines
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Fri, 12 Dec - Mon, 12 Jan
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 22:22MEL-DTW
49h 27m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
17:06 - 08:15DTW-MEL
49h 09m2 stops
$1,463United Airlines
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Thu, 18 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep
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09:45 - 23:59MEL-DTW
28h 14m1 stop
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13:13 - 06:45DTW-MEL
27h 32m1 stop
$1,843
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Fri, 15 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
07:15 - 20:08MEL-DTW
28h 53m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
17:51 - 11:25DTW-MEL
25h 34m2 stops
$1,956Qantas Airways
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Sat, 13 Dec - Sat, 10 Jan
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09:45 - 23:59MEL-DTW
28h 14m1 stop
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14:29 - 06:45DTW-MEL
26h 16m1 stop
$2,071
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Thu, 18 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep
Air Canada Logo
07:45 - 17:36MEL-DTW
49h 51m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
18:15 - 13:35DTW-MEL
51h 20m3 stops
$2,187Air Canada
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Fri, 12 Dec - Sat, 10 Jan
Air Canada Logo
07:45 - 17:36MEL-DTW
49h 51m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
18:15 - 11:05DTW-MEL
72h 50m3 stops
$2,362Air Canada
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Fri, 12 Dec - Sun, 11 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
07:15 - 22:33MEL-DTW
29h 18m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:05 - 05:00DTW-MEL
22h 55m1 stop
$2,423Qantas Airways
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Fri, 19 Sep - Fri, 26 Sep

American Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit

Our best American Airlines deals on Melbourne Airport to Detroit flight tickets
American Airlines
22 Aug
MEL15:05Melbourne
21h 19m
1 stop
DTW22:24Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
29 Aug
DTW16:07Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 53m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$1,264
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American Airlines
22 Aug
MEL09:45Melbourne
27h 06m
2 stops
DTW22:51Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
29 Aug
DTW15:12Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 48m
2 stops
MEL05:00Melbourne
$1,271
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American Airlines
15 Aug
MEL09:45Melbourne
27h 06m
2 stops
DTW22:51Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6 Sept
DTW12:24Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
28h 21m
2 stops
MEL06:45Melbourne
$1,277
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Cathay Pacific flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit

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Cathay Pacific
17 Nov
MEL00:45Melbourne
33h 18m
2 stops
DTW18:03Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17 Jan
DTW11:22Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
51h 48m
2 stops
MEL07:10Melbourne
$2,901
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Cathay Pacific
11 Dec
MEL00:45Melbourne
39h 30m
2 stops
DTW00:15Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12 Jan
DTW11:22Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
51h 48m
2 stops
MEL07:10Melbourne
$4,044
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MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 22/8

15:05-22:24

1 stop21h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 29/8

16:07-05:00

1 stop22h 53m

$1,264

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 22/8

09:45-22:51

2 stops27h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 29/8

15:12-05:00

2 stops23h 48m

$1,271

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 12/12

11:30-22:30

2 stops27h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/1

19:33-10:00

1 stop22h 27m

$1,299

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 18/9

10:55-22:22

2 stops49h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 25/9

17:06-08:15

2 stops49h 09m

$1,463

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 15/8

09:45-23:59

1 stop28h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/9

13:13-06:45

1 stop27h 32m

$1,843

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sat 13/12

07:15-20:08

2 stops28h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/1

17:51-11:25

2 stops25h 34m

$1,956

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 18/9

09:45-23:59

1 stop28h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 25/9

14:29-06:45

1 stop26h 16m

$2,071

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 12/12

07:45-17:36

3 stops49h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/1

18:15-13:35

3 stops51h 20m

$2,187

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 12/12

07:45-17:36

3 stops49h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/1

18:15-11:05

3 stops72h 50m

$2,362

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 19/9

07:15-22:33

2 stops29h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 26/9

16:05-05:00

1 stop22h 55m

$2,423

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne Airport to Detroit

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

In general, June is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Detroit. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,458. The month of September is another great option to travel to Detroit, with average flight prices from Melbourne Airport averaging around $1,480.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

According to our data, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Detroit from Melbourne Airport. The lowest ticket price found for a Sunday departure recently was $2,117. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $2,548. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Detroit.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

Flying to Detroit from Melbourne Airport in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $2,249 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Detroit is in the evening when prices are around $3,168.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Detroit?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Detroit from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Detroit for around $1,900 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Detroit from Melbourne Airport for as low as $1,491 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Melbourne Airport to Detroit flights?

You could potentially save up to 31% on your flight if you consider stops on a Melbourne Airport to Detroit flight.

When to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Melbourne Airport to Detroit according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Melbourne Airport to Detroit (MEL to DTT) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

$1,264

Fastest flight time

20h 03m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Detroit

1 airport
The best flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,264
The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit takes 20h 03m
There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Melbourne Airport - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
There is 1 airport near Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
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  • How far is Melbourne to Detroit by plane?

    A flight from Melbourne to Detroit will travel around 15945.9 km. Flights usually cover this in 20h 03m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit?

    Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Detroit?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Detroit.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Detroit can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Detroit. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Melbourne Airport to Detroit?

Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Detroit

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Rating
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $854Free cancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,263Free cancellationRating
7.4
8,916 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,280Free cancellationRating
7.5
887 reviews
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Can I find flights from Melbourne to Detroit with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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