Which airlines fly to Detroit?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Detroit from Melbourne according to our data. United 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 4 different airlines that fly to Detroit on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Delta is the most popular carrier operating from Melbourne to Detroit

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 September 2026, there are 4 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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12:00 - 17:10MEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

14:49 - 05:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

22h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,434Qantas Airways

Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

12:00 - 17:10MEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:21 - 05:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

26h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,451American Airlines

Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

12:00 - 20:40MEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 40m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:37 - 05:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

26h 23m2 stops New York LaGuardia Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,451American Airlines

Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

22:45 - 09:27MEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 42m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:33 - 05:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

25h 27m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,477Qantas Airways

Wed, 11 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

22:45 - 13:52MEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 07m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

05:26 - 09:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

36h 04m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,836Multiple Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

11:55 - 18:37MEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 42m1 stop San Francisco

12:35 - 09:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

28h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

$1,875United Airlines

Fri, 9 Oct - Wed, 18 Nov

12:45 - 22:22MEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 37m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

14:09 - 10:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

28h 21m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$1,876United Airlines

Sat, 7 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

10:10 - 17:01MEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 51m1 stop Los Angeles

12:29 - 08:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

27h 31m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,934Delta

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

10:10 - 21:18MEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 08m2 stops Los Angeles New York John F Kennedy Intl

16:59 - 08:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

23h 01m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,934Delta

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

06:45 - 18:34MEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 49m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

19:24 - 05:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

41h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,934Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

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American Airlines flights from Melbourne to Detroit

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American Airlines

10 Nov

MEL12:00Melbourne

21h 10m

1 stop

DTW17:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24 Nov

DTW10:21Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 39m

2 stops

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,451

American Airlines

19 Oct

MEL14:35Melbourne

24h 03m

1 stop

DTW23:38Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30 Oct

DTW16:11Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 19m

2 stops

MEL09:30Melbourne

$1,503

American Airlines

9 Oct

MEL09:45Melbourne

26h 42m

2 stops

DTW21:27Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18 Nov

DTW14:49Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 41m

2 stops

MEL11:30Melbourne

$1,567

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Detroit

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Qantas Airways

10 Nov

MEL12:00Melbourne

21h 10m

1 stop

DTW17:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24 Nov

DTW14:49Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 11m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,434

Qantas Airways

9 Nov

MEL22:45Melbourne

26h 42m

2 stops

DTW09:27Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24 Nov

DTW14:49Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 11m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,477

Qantas Airways

12 Nov

MEL12:00Melbourne

22h 34m

1 stop

DTW18:34Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24 Nov

DTW14:49Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 11m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,481

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Tue 10/11

12:00-17:10

1 stop21h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/11

14:49-05:00

1 stop22h 11m

$1,434

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12:00-17:10

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2 stops26h 39m

$1,451

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MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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12:00-20:40

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10:37-05:00

2 stops26h 23m

$1,451

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Wed 11/11

22:45-09:27

2 stops26h 42m

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11:33-05:00

1 stop25h 27m

$1,477

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MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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22:45-13:52

2 stops31h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/11

05:26-09:30

1 stop36h 04m

$1,836

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MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 9/10

11:55-18:37

1 stop21h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/11

12:35-09:30

2 stops28h 55m

$1,874

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MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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Melbourne

Sat 7/11

12:45-22:22

2 stops25h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 23/11

14:09-10:30

2 stops28h 21m

$1,876

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MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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Melbourne

Mon 9/11

10:10-17:01

1 stop22h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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12:29-08:00

1 stop27h 31m

$1,934

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MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 9/11

10:10-21:18

2 stops27h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 23/11

16:59-08:00

1 stop23h 01m

$1,934

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MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

06:45-18:34

2 stops27h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/11

19:24-05:00

1 stop41h 36m

$1,934

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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 $1,173 to $2,144.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,434.

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 $1,103. The month of April is another great option to travel to Detroit, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $1,207.

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Best price found	$688
Fastest flight time	21h 10m
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The best one-way flight to Detroit from Melbourne in the past 72 hours is $688. The best return flight deal from Melbourne to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,434.

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Detroit takes 21h 10m

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 21h 10m.
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 September 2026, there are 4 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 $816	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,044 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $835	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,554 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,003	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,194 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,009	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,092 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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