DTW - MEL

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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Melbourne (DTW-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

Mon, 4 Aug - Mon, 18 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
19:40 - 10:05DTW-MEL
24h 25m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
08:45 - 22:24MEL-DTW
27h 39m2 stops
$1,572Qantas Airways
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Fri, 28 Nov - Mon, 15 Dec
American Airlines Logo
11:53 - 09:30DTW-MEL
29h 37m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:05 - 00:15MEL-DTW
24h 10m1 stop
$1,613American Airlines
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Wed, 20 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
18:18 - 12:35DTW-MEL
28h 17m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
21:00 - 18:30MEL-DTW
35h 30m2 stops
$1,642Qantas Airways
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Wed, 31 Dec - Fri, 20 Mar
United Airlines Logo
19:33 - 10:00DTW-MEL
22h 27m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:00 - 18:43MEL-DTW
21h 43m1 stop
$1,644United Airlines
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Fri, 28 Nov - Mon, 15 Dec
United Airlines Logo
17:35 - 10:00DTW-MEL
24h 25m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:30 - 22:06MEL-DTW
26h 36m2 stops
$1,648United Airlines
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Wed, 31 Dec - Wed, 18 Mar
United Airlines Logo
14:15 - 09:30DTW-MEL
27h 15m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:00 - 23:37MEL-DTW
26h 37m2 stops
$1,650United Airlines
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Wed, 20 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
18:18 - 10:35DTW-MEL
26h 17m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
21:00 - 18:30MEL-DTW
35h 30m2 stops
$1,651Qantas Airways
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Wed, 10 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 10:00DTW-MEL
35h 00m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:30 - 23:37MEL-DTW
28h 07m2 stops
$1,664United Airlines
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Mon, 4 Aug - Mon, 18 Aug
Air Canada Logo
20:35 - 11:35DTW-MEL
49h 00m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 19:56MEL-DTW
27h 56m3 stops
$2,049Air Canada
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Wed, 24 Dec - Fri, 16 Jan
Delta Logo
18:00 - 08:00DTW-MEL
22h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:10 - 17:04MEL-DTW
22h 54m1 stop
$2,112Delta
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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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Melbourne?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Detroit to Melbourne, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Detroit, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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 round-trip 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 February, where tickets cost $1,542 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,024 and $2,861 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport, 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonOctober
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$849
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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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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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 $557 for a one-way ticket and $1,032 for a return.

  • 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?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Melbourne, Qantas Airways or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Melbourne are Qantas Airways and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,308 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,139 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top airlines 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.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 876 reviews
8.2Crew
7.7Boarding
6.9Food
7.2Entertainment
7.4Comfort
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The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

10.0 ExcellentDavid, June 2025BME - PER
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The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

The food should improve! And The flight should leave on time and not make the traveler wait.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

A little bit more leg room in premium economy. I am 6’4”.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

The attendant were friendly. I suggest you have a medical attendant on board every flight so that in case someone is sick , he/she will help them.

The woman gate agent in Phoenix was none too sympathetic about my check-in process as I am relatively new with using apps. I almost did not get on because she said I did not check-in. I thought I had via Kayak where I purchased a very expensive ticket. Lesson learned but to be told I may not get on as a matter of factly was difficult to hear.

Overall a very poor experience - booked premium economy tickets but due to last minute flight delays , all my itinery went for a toss and had to fly economy class with no access to lounge or any compensation by united airlines to make up for the flight delays . i had expected better experience than that from united.

We love united ! We would like to acknowledge Aimee in the lounge near gate 130

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