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Cheapest return fare
$1,661
Typical prices: $1,558-$1,909
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Wed 26/8Wed 9/9
DTW - MEL • 2 stops
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$952
Typical prices: $909-$1,193
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Tue 20/10
DTW - MEL • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Melbourne (DTT-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne

Wed, 26 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep
United Airlines Logo
14:07 - 07:30
DTW
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MEL
27h 23m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 18:06
MEL
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DTW
21h 11m
1 stop
$1,661United Airlines
Sun, 30 Aug - Sun, 11 Oct
United Airlines Logo
15:29 - 08:15
DTW
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MEL
26h 46m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:55 - 22:15
MEL
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DTW
25h 20m
2 stops
$1,666United Airlines
Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
United Airlines Logo
09:15 - 08:15
DTW
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MEL
33h 00m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 22:38
MEL
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DTW
25h 43m
2 stops
$1,668United Airlines
Tue, 25 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
United Airlines Logo
18:10 - 07:30
DTW
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MEL
47h 20m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 23:59
MEL
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DTW
27h 04m
2 stops
$1,689United Airlines
Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
American Airlines Logo
07:44 - 05:00
DTW
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MEL
31h 16m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
13:35 - 22:58
MEL
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DTW
23h 23m
1 stop
$1,699American Airlines
Fri, 14 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
American Airlines Logo
13:06 - 06:45
DTW
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MEL
27h 39m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 22:58
MEL
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DTW
27h 13m
2 stops
$1,706American Airlines
Tue, 19 Jan - Tue, 2 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
17:35 - 18:00
DTW
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MEL
32h 25m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 - 16:41
MEL
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DTW
20h 41m
1 stop
$1,755Qantas Airways
Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep
American Airlines Logo
17:00 - 05:00
DTW
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MEL
22h 00m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
13:35 - 23:43
MEL
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DTW
24h 08m
1 stop
$1,771American Airlines
Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep
American Airlines Logo
05:41 - 05:00
DTW
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MEL
33h 19m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
13:35 - 23:43
MEL
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DTW
24h 08m
1 stop
$1,772American Airlines
Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep
American Airlines Logo
10:24 - 05:00
DTW
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MEL
28h 36m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 21:33
MEL
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DTW
25h 48m
2 stops
$1,778American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Melbourne flights

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 is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Melbourne?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit to Melbourne, 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 to Melbourne is March, where tickets cost $1,518 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,157 and $2,031 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit to Melbourne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit to Melbourne, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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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.
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FAQs for booking flights from Detroit to Melbourne

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit to Melbourne?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit to Melbourne was $952 for a one-way ticket and $1,661 for a return.

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

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

Reviews of the top airline flying from Detroit to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10048 reviews
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
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The seats were very uncomfortable. I paid for the front economy. i swear they added a row of seats in there. It was so tight, that I could measure the distance between my seat and the one in front from my elbow to the tips of my fingers plus six inches. The seat cushion was completely worn out. The dinner was very good. Thank you for having a vegetarian option as a standard. But breakfast was nothing but sugar. that's not food. The crew was crabby and rude, especially in regards to coming to the back gallery. And the entertainment choice: why would you put violent movies on the choice? the Godfather? Some movies with black women being beaten over the head with clubs? What the heck? You know that when there is a movie on a plane, everyone gets to watch it. Why choose the most violent titles possible? The total number of movies were very limited, and the television, even more so. No games were available on the set. The wellness section was nice, thank you. I appreciated a galley in the middle where I could stand. The seats were unbearable.

4.0 OkayKirstin, July 2026
LAX - SYD
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The seats were very uncomfortable. I paid for the front economy. i swear they added a row of seats in there. It was so tight, that I could measure the distance between my seat and the one in front from my elbow to the tips of my fingers plus six inches. The seat cushion was completely worn out. The dinner was very good. Thank you for having a vegetarian option as a standard. But breakfast was nothing but sugar. that's not food. The crew was crabby and rude, especially in regards to coming to the back gallery. And the entertainment choice: why would you put violent movies on the choice? the Godfather? Some movies with black women being beaten over the head with clubs? What the heck? You know that when there is a movie on a plane, everyone gets to watch it. Why choose the most violent titles possible? The total number of movies were very limited, and the television, even more so. No games were available on the set. The wellness section was nice, thank you. I appreciated a galley in the middle where I could stand. The seats were unbearable.

This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

We got delayed three hours and nobody thought to have the bathroom fixed while we were sitting waiting to board? took a full hour to have maintenance come and check it off. Had to shut the bathroom down twice so that the pilots could go to the bathroom. Everyone missed their connections.

Not good - outbound flight was delayed and missed my connection even though I got to the gate after running through the airport - the agent would not let me on because the door was closed (flight had not left). There was no notification from United - overall experience was very disappointing. Additionally, I was downgraded from first class to coach on the alternative flight

I liked that the flight was nonstop from ORD to CIU for $200 round trip.

AWFUL. I have had the experience of traveling with many airlines across the world, and hands down United Airlines is the worst. Not one flight was on time, and I don’t think I met one crew member or staff member who wasn’t rude.

Some sort of compensation for missing work because of a cancelled flight that was United’s fault

My flight was delayed for a whole day, so I lost a day of my vacation.

I was told we'd have a hot breakfast option in first class, so I chose not get a hot breakfast. It was a very strange meal, but the fresh fruit was very good quality. Service was excellent from ORD to ELP. No service from MBS to ORD, not even water. However, when flying American from FNT to ORD, which is a shorter flight, they at least pass out snacks and offer water.

Staff friendly and app worked really well. Modest delays were frustrating

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Cabin class types available on flights from Detroit to Melbourne

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