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

United Airlines 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 53% 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.

$1,305 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 typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,192 to $2,297. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,305.

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12:00 - 20:44

MEL

DTW

24h 44m

2 stops

11:03 - 05:00

DTW

MEL

25h 57m

2 stops

$1,305American Airlines

Fri, 6 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb

07:25 - 17:35

MEL

DTW

50h 10m

3 stops

18:15 - 13:40

DTW

MEL

51h 25m

3 stops

$1,310Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb

08:00 - 17:35

MEL

DTW

49h 35m

3 stops

18:15 - 14:05

DTW

MEL

51h 50m

3 stops

$1,317Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb

07:45 - 17:35

MEL

DTW

49h 50m

3 stops

18:15 - 13:40

DTW

MEL

51h 25m

3 stops

$1,319Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb

13:00 - 22:10

MEL

DTW

25h 10m

2 stops

16:43 - 10:00

DTW

MEL

25h 17m

2 stops

$1,320United Airlines

Fri, 6 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb

13:00 - 22:10

MEL

DTW

25h 10m

2 stops

16:43 - 09:30

DTW

MEL

24h 47m

2 stops

$1,322United Airlines

Fri, 6 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb

10:10 - 22:20

MEL

DTW

28h 10m

1 stop

08:38 - 08:00

DTW

MEL

31h 22m

1 stop

$1,332Delta

Fri, 6 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb

11:30 - 20:26

MEL

DTW

24h 56m

2 stops

10:28 - 09:30

DTW

MEL

31h 02m

2 stops

$1,341Multiple Airlines

Sat, 7 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb

09:30 - 22:23

MEL

DTW

26h 53m

2 stops

16:15 - 08:15

DTW

MEL

26h 00m

2 stops

$1,444United Airlines

Wed, 24 Jun - Sat, 11 Jul

09:30 - 22:23

MEL

DTW

26h 53m

2 stops

17:25 - 08:15

DTW

MEL

24h 50m

1 stop

$1,459United Airlines

Wed, 24 Jun - Sat, 11 Jul

American Airlines flights from Melbourne to Detroit

Our best American Airlines deals on Melbourne to Detroit flight tickets

American Airlines

6 Feb

MEL12:00Melbourne

24h 44m

2 stops

DTW20:44Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18 Feb

DTW11:03Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 57m

2 stops

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,305

American Airlines

11 Mar

MEL12:00Melbourne

36h 56m

2 stops

DTW09:56Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

15 Mar

DTW19:31Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 29m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$2,364

American Airlines

18 Mar

MEL12:00Melbourne

36h 56m

2 stops

DTW09:56Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22 Mar

DTW19:31Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 29m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$2,367

United Airlines flights from Melbourne to Detroit

Our best United Airlines deals on Melbourne to Detroit flight tickets

United Airlines

6 Feb

MEL13:00Melbourne

24h 14m

1 stop

DTW21:14Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21 Feb

DTW07:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 55m

1 stop

MEL10:00Melbourne

$1,320

United Airlines

6 Feb

MEL13:00Melbourne

24h 14m

1 stop

DTW21:14Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

19 Feb

DTW09:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 30m

2 stops

MEL09:30Melbourne

$1,322

United Airlines

24 June

MEL09:30Melbourne

26h 53m

2 stops

DTW22:23Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11 July

DTW16:15Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 00m

2 stops

MEL08:15Melbourne

$1,444

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MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

12:00-20:44

2 stops24h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/2

11:03-05:00

2 stops25h 57m

$1,305

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 5/2

07:25-17:35

3 stops50h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/2

18:15-13:40

3 stops51h 25m

$1,310

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

08:00-17:35

3 stops49h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 21/2

18:15-14:05

3 stops51h 50m

$1,317

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

07:45-17:35

3 stops49h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/2

18:15-13:40

3 stops51h 25m

$1,319

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

13:00-22:10

2 stops25h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 21/2

16:43-10:00

2 stops25h 17m

$1,320

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

13:00-22:10

2 stops25h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 19/2

16:43-09:30

2 stops24h 47m

$1,322

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

10:10-22:20

1 stop28h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/2

08:38-08:00

1 stop31h 22m

$1,332

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sat 7/2

11:30-20:26

2 stops24h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/2

10:28-09:30

2 stops31h 02m

$1,341

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 24/6

09:30-22:23

2 stops26h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/7

16:15-08:15

2 stops26h 00m

$1,444

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 24/6

09:30-22:23

2 stops26h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/7

17:25-08:15

1 stop24h 50m

$1,459

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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 $1,111. The month of January is another great option to travel to Detroit, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $1,253.

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 $1,498 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 $1,098 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	26h 59m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Detroit takes 26h 59m

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 26h 59m.
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 $631	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 973 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $706	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,160 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,109	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,177 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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