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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Detroit from $1,555

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Multiple Airlines Logo
13:30 - 11:45
MEL
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DTW
36h 15m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:52 - 12:05
DTW
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MEL
37h 13m
3 stops
$1,555Multiple Airlines
Fri, 15 May - Fri, 22 May
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13:30 - 07:22
MEL
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DTW
31h 52m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:52 - 12:00
DTW
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MEL
37h 08m
3 stops
$1,697Multiple Airlines
Sat, 16 May - Sat, 23 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:45 - 12:00
MEL
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DTW
40h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:50 - 06:45
DTW
-
MEL
33h 55m
2 stops
$2,036Multiple Airlines
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 19 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:30 - 11:45
MEL
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DTW
40h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:52 - 07:30
DTW
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MEL
32h 38m
2 stops
$2,086Multiple Airlines
Fri, 15 May - Fri, 22 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 23:59
MEL
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DTW
31h 59m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:50 - 10:35
DTW
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MEL
37h 45m
3 stops
$2,107Multiple Airlines
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 19 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:45 - 07:22
MEL
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DTW
35h 37m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:01 - 06:45
DTW
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MEL
42h 44m
1 stop
$2,122Multiple Airlines
Sun, 17 May - Sun, 24 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:45 - 12:00
MEL
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DTW
40h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:50 - 11:40
DTW
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MEL
38h 50m
3 stops
$2,132Multiple Airlines
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 19 May
American Airlines Logo
08:00 - 18:26
MEL
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DTW
24h 26m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:02 - 05:00
DTW
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MEL
26h 58m
1 stop
$2,174American Airlines
Sat, 16 May - Sat, 23 May
Air New Zealand Logo
08:35 - 22:24
MEL
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DTW
27h 49m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
10:55 - 10:55
DTW
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MEL
34h 00m
2 stops
$2,182Air New Zealand
Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 23:47
MEL
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DTW
28h 17m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
17:29 - 08:15
DTW
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MEL
24h 46m
1 stop
$2,222United Airlines
Fri, 15 May - Fri, 22 May

Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Detroit

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Melbourne to Detroit flight tickets
Air New Zealand
19 Aug
MEL08:35Melbourne
27h 49m
2 stops
DTW22:24Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
2 Sept
DTW10:55Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
34h 00m
2 stops
MEL10:55Melbourne
$2,182
Air New Zealand
12 Aug
MEL12:10Melbourne
24h 14m
2 stops
DTW22:24Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17 Aug
DTW06:15Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
38h 40m
2 stops
MEL10:55Melbourne
$2,296
Air New Zealand
12 Aug
MEL12:10Melbourne
24h 14m
2 stops
DTW22:24Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17 Aug
DTW06:15Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
38h 40m
2 stops
MEL10:55Melbourne
$2,297

American Airlines flights from Melbourne to Detroit

Our best American Airlines deals on Melbourne to Detroit flight tickets
American Airlines
16 May
MEL08:00Melbourne
24h 26m
2 stops
DTW18:26Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23 May
DTW12:02Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
26h 58m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$2,174
American Airlines
12 Aug
MEL09:45Melbourne
37h 37m
2 stops
DTW09:22Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17 Aug
DTW16:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 50m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$2,751
American Airlines
12 Aug
MEL09:45Melbourne
37h 37m
2 stops
DTW09:22Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17 Aug
DTW16:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 50m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$2,759

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 1 April 2026.
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MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

13:30-11:45

3 stops36h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 22/5

08:52-12:05

3 stops37h 13m

$1,555

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

13:30-07:22

3 stops31h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 23/5

08:52-12:00

3 stops37h 08m

$1,697

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

09:45-12:00

2 stops40h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 19/5

06:50-06:45

2 stops33h 55m

$2,036

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

09:30-11:45

2 stops40h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 22/5

08:52-07:30

2 stops32h 38m

$2,086

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

06:00-23:59

3 stops31h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 19/5

06:50-10:35

3 stops37h 45m

$2,107

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

09:45-07:22

2 stops35h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 24/5

22:01-06:45

1 stop42h 44m

$2,122

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

09:45-12:00

2 stops40h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 19/5

06:50-11:40

3 stops38h 50m

$2,132
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

08:00-18:26

2 stops24h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 23/5

12:02-05:00

1 stop26h 58m

$2,174

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

08:35-22:24

2 stops27h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/9

10:55-10:55

2 stops34h 00m

$2,182

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

09:30-23:47

2 stops28h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 22/5

17:29-08:15

1 stop24h 46m

$2,222

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne and Detroit?

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 $1,173. The month of May is another great option to travel to Detroit, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $1,196.

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Fastest flight time

27h 49m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Detroit takes 27h 49m
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 27h 49m.

  • 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
Free cancellation
Price
Air New ZealandPriceFrom $947Free cancellationRating
8.0
623 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $983Free cancellationRating
7.1
11,548 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,070Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,535 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,194Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,016 reviews
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