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Flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Find flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $1,010 or round trip flights from $1,023.

      • DTW 8:35 AM
        33h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 8:15 AM
        Detroit - Melbourne | Sun, May 3 | United Airlines
        MEL 10:55 AM
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        DTW 6:50 PM
        Melbourne - Detroit | Sun, May 10 | United Airlines
        $1,023 $1,235
        17% off
        17% off
        $1,235 $1,023
      • DTW 7:10 AM
        35h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 8:15 AM
        Detroit - Melbourne | Wed, Apr 15 | United Airlines
        MEL 10:55 AM
        24h 30m
        1 stop
        DTW 9:25 PM
        Melbourne - Detroit | Wed, Apr 22 | United Airlines
        $1,036 $1,235
        16% off
        16% off
        $1,235 $1,036
      • DTW 7:10 AM
        35h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 8:15 AM
        Detroit - Melbourne | Sat, Apr 11 | United Airlines
        MEL 10:55 AM
        24h 30m
        1 stop
        DTW 9:25 PM
        Melbourne - Detroit | Sat, Apr 18 | United Airlines
        $1,048 $1,235
        15% off
        15% off
        $1,235 $1,048
      • DTW 7:10 AM
        35h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 8:15 AM
        Detroit - Melbourne | Sun, Apr 12 | United Airlines
        MEL 10:55 AM
        27h 4m
        1 stop
        DTW 11:59 PM
        Melbourne - Detroit | Sun, Apr 19 | United Airlines
        $1,053
        15% off
        $1,235 $1,053
      • DTW 7:10 AM
        35h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 8:15 AM
        Detroit - Melbourne | Wed, Apr 22 | United Airlines
        MEL 10:55 AM
        24h 30m
        1 stop
        DTW 9:25 PM
        Melbourne - Detroit | Sat, Apr 25 | United Airlines
        $1,054
        15% off
        $1,235 $1,054
      • DTW 7:10 AM
        35h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 8:15 AM
        Detroit - Melbourne | Thu, Apr 9 | United Airlines
        MEL 10:55 AM
        24h 30m
        1 stop
        DTW 9:25 PM
        Melbourne - Detroit | Thu, Apr 16 | United Airlines
        $1,055
        15% off
        $1,235 $1,055
      • DTW 7:00 AM
        35h
        1 stop
        MEL 9:00 AM
        Detroit - Melbourne | Fri, Mar 20 | United Airlines
        MEL 12:00 PM
        26h 59m
        1 stop
        DTW 11:59 PM
        Melbourne - Detroit | Mon, Mar 23 | United Airlines
        $1,065
        14% off
        $1,235 $1,065
      • DTW 3:42 PM
        23h 18m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Detroit - Melbourne | Sat, Apr 11 | Qantas Airways
        MEL 1:35 PM
        22h 8m
        1 stop
        DTW 9:43 PM
        Melbourne - Detroit | Sat, Apr 18 | Qantas Airways
        $1,070
        13% off
        $1,235 $1,070
      • DTW 7:10 AM
        35h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 8:15 AM
        Detroit - Melbourne | Sun, Apr 26 | United Airlines
        MEL 10:55 AM
        27h 4m
        1 stop
        DTW 11:59 PM
        Melbourne - Detroit | Fri, May 1 | United Airlines
        $1,071
        13% off
        $1,235 $1,071
      • DTW 7:00 AM
        35h
        1 stop
        MEL 9:00 AM
        Detroit - Melbourne | Thu, Mar 19 | United Airlines
        MEL 12:00 PM
        26h 59m
        1 stop
        DTW 11:59 PM
        Melbourne - Detroit | Thu, Mar 26 | United Airlines
        $1,074
        13% off
        $1,235 $1,074
      • DTT 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL Invalid Date
        Detroit - Melbourne | Tue, Mar 17 | Normal Airline
        MEL 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        DTT 4:00 PM
        Melbourne - Detroit | Thu, Mar 19 | Normal Airline
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      • DTW 8:55 PM
        33h
        1 stop
        MEL 8:55 PM
        Detroit - Melbourne | Wed, Mar 18 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,010 $2,228
        55% off
        55% off
        $2,228 $1,010
      • DTW 7:00 AM
        35h
        1 stop
        MEL 9:00 AM
        Detroit - Melbourne | Sun, Mar 15 | United Airlines
        $1,201 $2,228
        46% off
        46% off
        $2,228 $1,201
      • DTW 7:00 AM
        35h
        1 stop
        MEL 9:00 AM
        Detroit - Melbourne | Tue, Mar 17 | United Airlines
        $1,203 $2,228
        46% off
        46% off
        $2,228 $1,203
      • DTW 7:00 AM
        35h
        1 stop
        MEL 9:00 AM
        Detroit - Melbourne | Wed, Mar 18 | United Airlines
        $1,216
        45% off
        $2,228 $1,216
      • DTW 8:34 PM
        43h 26m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:00 AM
        Detroit - Melbourne | Sun, Mar 15 | Delta Air Lines
        $1,278
        43% off
        $2,228 $1,278
      • DTW 8:34 PM
        43h 26m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:00 AM
        Detroit - Melbourne | Tue, Mar 17 | Delta Air Lines
        $1,280
        43% off
        $2,228 $1,280
      • DTW 7:31 PM
        42h 29m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Detroit - Melbourne | Sun, Mar 15 | Qantas Airways
        $1,302
        42% off
        $2,228 $1,302
      • DTW 6:10 AM
        31h 50m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Detroit - Melbourne | Wed, Mar 18 | Qantas Airways
        $1,303
        42% off
        $2,228 $1,303
      • DTW 7:40 AM
        30h 20m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Detroit - Melbourne | Wed, Mar 18 | American Airlines
        $1,938
        13% off
        $2,228 $1,938
      • DTT 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL Invalid Date
        Detroit - Melbourne | Tue, Mar 17 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Detroit to Melbourne are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Detroit to Melbourne

The distance between Detroit and Melbourne is approximately 15,954.54 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price$1,010
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$1,023
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance15,954.54 km
Flight statistics for the Detroit–Melbourne route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Melbourne (DTT-MEL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Turkish Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $1,010 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DTW to MEL on Wed, Mar 18), while United Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,023 departing on Sun, May 3 and returning on Sun, May 10.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Detroit to Melbourne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Mar 18, with one-way flights priced at just $1,010.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Turkish Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Melbourne travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Detroit to Melbourne is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit to Melbourne on March 20, 2026 with United Airlines, with prices starting at $1,065.
  • The time difference between Melbourne and Detroit is 15h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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