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

Delta is the most popular carrier 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 January 2026, 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.

$716 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Detroit in 2026

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,221 to $1,881. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,175.

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09:10 - 14:52

MEL

DTW

20h 42m

1 stop

09:15 - 07:00

DTW

MEL

30h 45m

2 stops

$1,175Delta

Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

12:00 - 23:59

MEL

DTW

26h 59m

1 stop

05:48 - 08:30

DTW

MEL

35h 42m

2 stops

$1,303United Airlines

Tue, 17 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar

10:55 - 05:08

MEL

DTW

32h 13m

1 stop

16:15 - 08:15

DTW

MEL

26h 00m

2 stops

$1,310United Airlines

Thu, 25 Jun - Sat, 11 Jul

09:30 - 23:44

MEL

DTW

28h 14m

2 stops

16:15 - 08:15

DTW

MEL

26h 00m

2 stops

$1,320United Airlines

Wed, 24 Jun - Sat, 11 Jul

13:45 - 04:40

MEL

DTW

29h 55m

3 stops

18:32 - 12:25

DTW

MEL

26h 53m

2 stops

$1,513Multiple Airlines

Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

09:30 - 20:20

MEL

DTW

24h 50m

2 stops

17:25 - 08:15

DTW

MEL

24h 50m

1 stop

$1,571United Airlines

Fri, 26 Jun - Sat, 11 Jul

13:45 - 04:40

MEL

DTW

29h 55m

3 stops

12:05 - 12:25

DTW

MEL

33h 20m

3 stops

$1,610Multiple Airlines

Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

13:55 - 04:40

MEL

DTW

29h 45m

3 stops

18:32 - 12:45

DTW

MEL

27h 13m

2 stops

$1,697Multiple Airlines

Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

13:45 - 04:35

MEL

DTW

29h 50m

3 stops

18:32 - 12:25

DTW

MEL

26h 53m

2 stops

$1,789Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar

12:00 - 04:55

MEL

DTW

31h 55m

1 stop

18:32 - 09:30

DTW

MEL

23h 58m

1 stop

$1,895Multiple Airlines

Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

Delta flights from Melbourne to Detroit

Our best Delta deals on Melbourne to Detroit flight tickets

Delta

11 Mar

MEL09:10Melbourne

20h 42m

1 stop

DTW14:52Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18 Mar

DTW09:15Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 45m

2 stops

MEL07:00Melbourne

$1,175

Delta

17 June

MEL10:00Melbourne

21h 05m

1 stop

DTW17:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21 June

DTW19:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

46h 05m

2 stops

MEL07:50Melbourne

$2,240

Delta

17 June

MEL10:00Melbourne

27h 04m

1 stop

DTW23:04Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21 June

DTW19:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

46h 05m

2 stops

MEL07:50Melbourne

$2,252

Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Detroit

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Melbourne to Detroit flight tickets

Air New Zealand

1 Feb

MEL13:00Melbourne

26h 48m

1 stop

DTW23:48Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7 Feb

DTW17:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

48h 10m

2 stops

MEL10:00Melbourne

$1,420

Air New Zealand

25 June

MEL10:55Melbourne

32h 13m

1 stop

DTW05:08Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10 July

DTW17:25Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 50m

1 stop

MEL08:15Melbourne

$2,279

Air New Zealand

27 June

MEL12:10Melbourne

25h 34m

2 stops

DTW23:44Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10 July

DTW16:43Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 12m

2 stops

MEL10:55Melbourne

$3,017

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

09:10-14:52

1 stop20h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/3

09:15-07:00

2 stops30h 45m

$1,175

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

12:00-23:59

1 stop26h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 26/3

05:48-08:30

2 stops35h 42m

$1,303

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 25/6

10:55-05:08

1 stop32h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/7

16:15-08:15

2 stops26h 00m

$1,310

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 24/6

09:30-23:44

2 stops28h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/7

16:15-08:15

2 stops26h 00m

$1,320

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

13:45-04:40

3 stops29h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/3

18:32-12:25

2 stops26h 53m

$1,513

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 26/6

09:30-20:20

2 stops24h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/7

17:25-08:15

1 stop24h 50m

$1,571

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

13:45-04:40

3 stops29h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/3

12:05-12:25

3 stops33h 20m

$1,610

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

13:55-04:40

3 stops29h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/3

18:32-12:45

2 stops27h 13m

$1,697

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

13:45-04:35

3 stops29h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 26/3

18:32-12:25

2 stops26h 53m

$1,789

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

12:00-04:55

1 stop31h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/3

18:32-09:30

1 stop23h 58m

$1,895

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Detroit

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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, November 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 $1,077. The month of January is another great option to travel to Detroit, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $1,214.

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 $1,450 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 $1,064 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	28h 08m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Detroit takes 28h 08m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Detroit. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to Detroit.

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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 28h 08m.
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 January 2026, 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
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $612	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 976 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $684	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,189 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,074	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,199 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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