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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Detroit from $785

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Detroit departing on 3/9. 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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United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 18:06MEL  Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21h 11m1 stop San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
18:10 - 07:30DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne
47h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
$1,488United Airlines
Sun, 30 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 18:06MEL  Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21h 11m1 stop San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
18:10 - 08:15DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne
48h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco
$1,488United Airlines
Sun, 30 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 14:12MEL  Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
46h 12m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:55 - 18:15DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne
36h 20m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,595Multiple Airlines
Fri, 2 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
Delta Logo
10:00 - 22:41MEL  Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
26h 41m2 stops Los Angeles Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
12:42 - 07:50DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne
29h 08m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,670Delta
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
Delta Logo
10:00 - 22:33MEL  Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
26h 33m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
14:54 - 07:50DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne
26h 56m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles
$1,670Delta
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
American Airlines Logo
22:45 - 20:06MEL  Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
37h 21m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
06:05 - 05:00DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne
30h 55m2 stops New York LaGuardia Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,831American Airlines
Mon, 21 Dec - Tue, 26 Jan
American Airlines Logo
22:45 - 20:06MEL  Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
37h 21m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
13:20 - 05:00DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne
23h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,831American Airlines
Mon, 21 Dec - Tue, 26 Jan
Air New Zealand Logo
08:35 - 22:33MEL  Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 58m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
Air New Zealand Logo
10:55 - 17:45DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne
40h 50m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl
$1,961Air New Zealand
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
13:35 - 22:58MEL  Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
Qantas Airways Logo
17:10 - 05:00DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne
21h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$3,201Qantas Airways
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
13:35 - 23:43MEL  Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
24h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
Qantas Airways Logo
17:10 - 05:00DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne
21h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$3,377Qantas Airways
Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

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Air Canada flights from Melbourne to Detroit

Our best Air Canada deals on Melbourne to Detroit flight tickets
Air Canada
12 Aug
MEL20:30Melbourne
55h 46m
3 stops
DTW14:16Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17 Aug
DTW18:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
50h 15m
3 stops
MEL11:05Melbourne
$1,531
Air Canada
12 Aug
MEL20:30Melbourne
55h 46m
3 stops
DTW14:16Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17 Aug
DTW18:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
50h 15m
3 stops
MEL11:05Melbourne
$2,400
Air Canada
3 Sept
MEL06:00Melbourne
46h 11m
3 stops
DTW14:11Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10 Sept
DTW14:55Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
30h 10m
3 stops
MEL11:05Melbourne
$2,794

Delta flights from Melbourne to Detroit

Our best Delta deals on Melbourne to Detroit flight tickets
Delta
2 Sept
MEL10:00Melbourne
26h 33m
2 stops
DTW22:33Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9 Sept
DTW14:54Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
26h 56m
2 stops
MEL07:50Melbourne
$1,670
Delta
2 Sept
MEL10:00Melbourne
25h 33m
2 stops
DTW21:33Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9 Sept
DTW14:54Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
26h 56m
2 stops
MEL07:50Melbourne
$1,741
Delta
24 Dec
MEL12:00Melbourne
27h 06m
1 stop
DTW23:06Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
26 Jan
DTW12:40Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
29h 10m
1 stop
MEL09:50Melbourne
$1,763

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MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 30/8

10:55-18:06

1 stop21h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/9

18:10-07:30

2 stops47h 20m

$1,488

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 30/8

10:55-18:06

1 stop21h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/9

18:10-08:15

2 stops48h 05m

$1,488

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 2/10

06:00-14:12

3 stops46h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 15/10

14:55-18:15

3 stops36h 20m

$1,595

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 2/9

10:00-22:41

2 stops26h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

12:42-07:50

1 stop29h 08m

$1,670

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 2/9

10:00-22:33

2 stops26h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

14:54-07:50

2 stops26h 56m

$1,670

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 21/12

22:45-20:06

2 stops37h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 26/1

06:05-05:00

2 stops30h 55m

$1,831

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 21/12

22:45-20:06

2 stops37h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 26/1

13:20-05:00

1 stop23h 40m

$1,831

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 2/9

08:35-22:33

2 stops27h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

10:55-17:45

2 stops40h 50m

$1,961
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 2/9

13:35-22:58

1 stop23h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

17:10-05:00

1 stop21h 50m

$3,201

MelbourneDetroit

MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 21/9

13:35-23:43

1 stop24h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 28/9

17:10-05:00

1 stop21h 50m

$3,377

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Detroit. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,199. The month of September is another great option to travel to Detroit, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $1,236.

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Fastest flight time

23h 47m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Detroit takes 23h 47m
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Detroit. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to Detroit.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Detroit

  • How far is Melbourne to Detroit by plane?

    There are 15941.7 km between Melbourne and Detroit. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 23h 47m.

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

    Prices for flights from Melbourne to Detroit are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne 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 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.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Detroit

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Rating
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $837Free cancellationRating
7.1
11,874 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $861Free cancellationRating
7.8
8,497 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,029Free cancellationRating
7.4
10,080 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,417Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,079 reviews
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