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

Air Canada, American Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Detroit

Which airlines fly to Detroit?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Detroit from Melbourne according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 52% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Detroit. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Detroit on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Detroit are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Detroit?

As of August 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to Detroit.

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.

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16:05 - 20:08MEL-DTW

20h 03m1 stop

11:52 - 05:00DTW-MEL

25h 08m1 stop

$1,256American Airlines

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Sun, 14 Dec - Sun, 11 Jan

12:00 - 19:27MEL-DTW

23h 27m2 stops

15:31 - 09:30DTW-MEL

25h 59m2 stops

$1,276American Airlines

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Sun, 23 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec

11:30 - 22:30MEL-DTW

27h 00m2 stops

11:05 - 09:30DTW-MEL

30h 25m2 stops

$1,296United Airlines

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Fri, 12 Dec - Sun, 11 Jan

11:30 - 22:30MEL-DTW

27h 00m2 stops

11:05 - 10:00DTW-MEL

30h 55m2 stops

$1,299United Airlines

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Fri, 12 Dec - Mon, 12 Jan

11:00 - 17:36MEL-DTW

70h 36m3 stops

18:15 - 15:35DTW-MEL

53h 20m3 stops

$1,382Air Canada

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Thu, 15 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

13:00 - 23:44MEL-DTW

26h 44m2 stops

16:55 - 09:30DTW-MEL

24h 35m2 stops

$1,462United Airlines

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10:10 - 19:15MEL-DTW

25h 05m1 stop

20:20 - 08:00DTW-MEL

43h 40m1 stop

$1,589Delta

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Fri, 16 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan

06:00 - 20:00MEL-DTW

28h 00m3 stops

16:10 - 11:35DTW-MEL

29h 25m3 stops

$1,627Air Canada

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Tue, 23 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep

19:15 - 20:10MEL-DTW

40h 55m2 stops

17:51 - 12:25DTW-MEL

26h 34m2 stops

$2,156Qantas Airways

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Sun, 11 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

18:20 - 20:10MEL-DTW

41h 50m2 stops

17:51 - 23:10DTW-MEL

37h 19m2 stops

$2,280Qantas Airways

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United Airlines flights from Melbourne to Detroit

Our best United Airlines deals on Melbourne to Detroit flight tickets

United Airlines

31 Aug

MEL09:30Melbourne

24h 56m

2 stops

DTW20:26Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14 Sept

DTW09:20Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 55m

2 stops

MEL08:15Melbourne

$1,291

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United Airlines

12 Dec

MEL11:30Melbourne

27h 00m

2 stops

DTW22:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11 Jan

DTW11:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 25m

2 stops

MEL09:30Melbourne

$1,296

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United Airlines

12 Dec

MEL11:30Melbourne

27h 00m

2 stops

DTW22:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12 Jan

DTW11:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 55m

2 stops

MEL10:00Melbourne

$1,299

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American Airlines flights from Melbourne to Detroit

Our best American Airlines deals on Melbourne to Detroit flight tickets

American Airlines

31 Aug

MEL15:05Melbourne

35h 27m

2 stops

DTW12:32Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14 Sept

DTW17:35Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 25m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,253

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American Airlines

14 Dec

MEL16:05Melbourne

20h 03m

1 stop

DTW20:08Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11 Jan

DTW11:52Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 08m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,256

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American Airlines

31 Aug

MEL15:05Melbourne

33h 45m

1 stop

DTW10:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14 Sept

DTW16:08Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 52m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,266

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MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 14/12

16:05-20:08

1 stop20h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/1

11:52-05:00

1 stop25h 08m

$1,256

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 23/11

12:00-19:27

2 stops23h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/12

15:31-09:30

2 stops25h 59m

$1,276

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 12/12

11:30-22:30

2 stops27h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/1

11:05-09:30

2 stops30h 25m

$1,296

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 12/12

11:30-22:30

2 stops27h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/1

11:05-10:00

2 stops30h 55m

$1,299

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

11:00-17:36

3 stops70h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 31/1

18:15-15:35

3 stops53h 20m

$1,382

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

13:00-23:44

2 stops26h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

16:55-09:30

2 stops24h 35m

$1,462

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

10:10-19:15

1 stop25h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 25/1

20:20-08:00

1 stop43h 40m

$1,589

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 23/9

06:00-20:00

3 stops28h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/9

16:10-11:35

3 stops29h 25m

$1,627

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 11/1

19:15-20:10

2 stops40h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 31/1

17:51-12:25

2 stops26h 34m

$2,156

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 11/1

18:20-20:10

2 stops41h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 25/1

17:51-23:10

2 stops37h 19m

$2,280

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Detroit

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

In general, August 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 $1,353. The month of June is another great option to travel to Detroit, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $1,453.

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. The lowest ticket price found for a Sunday departure recently was $2,109. 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 $2,539. 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 in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $2,240 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 $3,157.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Detroit from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Detroit for around $1,840 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 for as low as $1,183 on momondo.

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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 20h 03m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Detroit?
Prices for flights from Melbourne to Detroit are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Detroit?
As of August 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to Detroit.
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

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

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $851	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,157	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,943 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,275	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 904 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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