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 November 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.

$1,219 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Detroit in 2025/26

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 $2,038 to $2,254. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,219.

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11:30 - 22:30MEL-DTW

27h 00m2 stops

07:15 - 09:30DTW-MEL

34h 15m2 stops

$1,219United Airlines

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Sun, 14 Dec - Mon, 29 Dec

14:35 - 22:11MEL-DTW

21h 36m1 stop

13:18 - 06:45DTW-MEL

27h 27m2 stops

$1,228American Airlines

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Fri, 1 May - Sun, 24 May

10:55 - 20:40MEL-DTW

23h 45m1 stop

17:25 - 08:15DTW-MEL

24h 50m1 stop

$1,239United Airlines

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Fri, 1 May - Sun, 24 May

10:10 - 17:04MEL-DTW

22h 54m1 stop

19:45 - 08:00DTW-MEL

44h 15m2 stops

$1,460Delta

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Wed, 18 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

10:10 - 15:26MEL-DTW

21h 16m1 stop

20:13 - 08:00DTW-MEL

43h 47m2 stops

$1,462Delta

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Wed, 18 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

10:10 - 18:49MEL-DTW

24h 39m2 stops

20:05 - 08:00DTW-MEL

43h 55m2 stops

$1,465Delta

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Wed, 18 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

08:35 - 23:42MEL-DTW

31h 07m2 stops

06:15 - 10:55DTW-MEL

36h 40m2 stops

$1,645Air New Zealand

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Sun, 23 Nov - Wed, 18 Feb

12:00 - 22:52MEL-DTW

26h 52m2 stops

06:00 - 05:00DTW-MEL

31h 00m1 stop

$2,468American Airlines

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Sun, 23 Nov - Wed, 18 Feb

19:15 - 18:46MEL-DTW

39h 31m2 stops

11:29 - 05:00DTW-MEL

25h 31m1 stop

$3,035Qantas Airways

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Sun, 23 Nov - Wed, 18 Feb

20:05 - 22:52MEL-DTW

42h 47m2 stops

11:29 - 05:00DTW-MEL

25h 31m1 stop

$3,507Qantas Airways

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United Airlines flights from Melbourne to Detroit

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United Airlines

14 Dec

MEL11:30Melbourne

27h 00m

2 stops

DTW22:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29 Dec

DTW07:15Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 15m

2 stops

MEL09:30Melbourne

$1,219

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United Airlines

1 May

MEL10:55Melbourne

23h 45m

1 stop

DTW20:40Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24 May

DTW17:25Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 50m

1 stop

MEL08:15Melbourne

$1,239

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United Airlines

18 Feb

MEL13:00Melbourne

23h 17m

2 stops

DTW20:17Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22 Feb

DTW16:40Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

48h 50m

2 stops

MEL09:30Melbourne

$1,573

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American Airlines flights from Melbourne to Detroit

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American Airlines

1 May

MEL14:35Melbourne

21h 36m

1 stop

DTW22:11Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24 May

DTW13:18Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 27m

2 stops

MEL06:45Melbourne

$1,228

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American Airlines

23 Nov

MEL12:00Melbourne

26h 52m

2 stops

DTW22:52Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18 Feb

DTW06:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 00m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$2,468

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American Airlines

23 Nov

MEL12:00Melbourne

23h 27m

2 stops

DTW19:27Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18 Feb

DTW11:29Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 31m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$2,916

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Sun 14/12

11:30-22:30

2 stops27h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 29/12

07:15-09:30

2 stops34h 15m

$1,219

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MEL - DTW

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Melbourne

Fri 1/5

14:35-22:11

1 stop21h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 24/5

13:18-06:45

2 stops27h 27m

$1,228

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

10:55-20:40

1 stop23h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 24/5

17:25-08:15

1 stop24h 50m

$1,239

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

10:10-17:04

1 stop22h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

19:45-08:00

2 stops44h 15m

$1,460

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

10:10-15:26

1 stop21h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

20:13-08:00

2 stops43h 47m

$1,462

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

10:10-18:49

2 stops24h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

20:05-08:00

2 stops43h 55m

$1,465

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 23/11

08:35-23:42

2 stops31h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/2

06:15-10:55

2 stops36h 40m

$1,645

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 23/11

12:00-22:52

2 stops26h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/2

06:00-05:00

1 stop31h 00m

$2,468

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 23/11

19:15-18:46

2 stops39h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/2

11:29-05:00

1 stop25h 31m

$3,035

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 23/11

20:05-22:52

2 stops42h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/2

11:29-05:00

1 stop25h 31m

$3,507

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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, September 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 $1,288. The month of August is another great option to travel to Detroit, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $1,327.

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 $2,090. 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 $2,517. 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 $2,221 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 $3,129.

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 $1,729 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 $1,198 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 21h 16m.
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 November 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

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $843	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,032 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,143	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,993 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,264	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 926 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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