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Find cheap flights from Detroit to Melbourne from $2,137

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to Melbourne departing on 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne (DTW-MEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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08:40 - 10:50DTW-MEL
36h 10m2 stops
08:45 - 23:53MEL-DTW
29h 08m2 stops
$2,137Air New Zealand
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Tue, 20 Aug - Tue, 27 Aug
07:00 - 06:45DTW-MEL
33h 45m1 stop
12:45 - 04:55MEL-DTW
30h 10m2 stops
$2,510
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Tue, 20 Aug - Tue, 27 Aug
15:00 - 06:45DTW-MEL
25h 45m1 stop
11:55 - 04:55MEL-DTW
31h 00m1 stop
$2,602
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Tue, 20 Aug - Tue, 27 Aug
07:20 - 18:05DTW-MEL
44h 45m2 stops
11:55 - 06:44MEL-DTW
56h 49m1 stop
$2,788
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Thu, 20 Jun - Sat, 20 Jul
08:52 - 17:20DTW-MEL
42h 28m2 stops
21:10 - 16:23MEL-DTW
57h 13m2 stops
$3,367Etihad Airways
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Fri, 31 May - Fri, 14 Jun
11:20 - 11:05DTW-MEL
33h 45m3 stops
06:00 - 19:58MEL-DTW
27h 58m3 stops
$3,581Air Canada
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Tue, 2 Jul - Tue, 13 Aug
19:37 - 05:25DTW-MEL
43h 48m1 stop
13:00 - 00:27MEL-DTW
25h 27m1 stop
$4,354Qantas Airways
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Tue, 2 Jul - Tue, 13 Aug
14:57 - 09:20DTW-MEL
28h 23m2 stops
13:00 - 22:59MEL-DTW
23h 59m1 stop
$4,364Qantas Airways
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Tue, 2 Jul - Tue, 13 Aug
18:13 - 21:50DTW-MEL
37h 37m2 stops
02:25 - 22:11MEL-DTW
57h 46m3 stops
$4,992Emirates
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Tue, 20 Aug - Mon, 26 Aug
18:13 - 19:35DTW-MEL
35h 22m3 stops
02:25 - 22:11MEL-DTW
57h 46m3 stops
$5,001Emirates
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Tue, 20 Aug - Mon, 26 Aug

Flights from Detroit to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Detroit to Melbourne, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport is March, where tickets cost $2,262 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $4,160 and $3,729 respectively.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$2,137
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 64% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
Flight from Detroit to Melbourne

When to book flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Detroit to Melbourne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport was $1,413 for a return ticket.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Melbourne?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Melbourne, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Detroit - Melbourne Flights

Departure:

Detroit (DTW)United States

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

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Melbourne - Detroit

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