DTW - MEL

$968 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to Melbourne departing on 17/6. 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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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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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Cheapest return fare
$1,633
Typical prices: $2,002-$1,674
American Airlines
Wed 10/6Fri 28/8
DTW - MEL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$968
Typical prices: $860-$1,093
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/6
DTW - MEL • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Detroit and Melbourne. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Dallas (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $2,306 (return)
Los Angeles (LAX)
Shortest trip • 23h 50m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 19% price drop
December
Most popular
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne

Wed, 10 Jun - Fri, 28 Aug
American Airlines Logo
13:43 - 06:45
DTW
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MEL
27h 02m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 20:20
MEL
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DTW
24h 35m
2 stops
$1,633American Airlines
Tue, 30 Jun - Wed, 29 Jul
American Airlines Logo
11:50 - 06:45
DTW
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MEL
28h 55m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
13:35 - 22:37
MEL
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DTW
23h 02m
1 stop
$1,634American Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
American Airlines Logo
11:49 - 05:00
DTW
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MEL
27h 11m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 20:26
MEL
-
DTW
24h 41m
2 stops
$1,640American Airlines
Wed, 10 Jun - Fri, 28 Aug
United Airlines Logo
14:10 - 07:30
DTW
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MEL
27h 20m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 18:01
MEL
-
DTW
21h 06m
1 stop
$1,641United Airlines
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
United Airlines Logo
11:00 - 08:15
DTW
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MEL
31h 15m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 22:43
MEL
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DTW
25h 48m
2 stops
$1,648United Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
Delta Logo
12:46 - 07:50
DTW
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MEL
29h 04m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:00 - 23:22
MEL
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DTW
27h 22m
1 stop
$1,652Delta
Sun, 11 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
Delta Logo
18:25 - 08:50
DTW
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MEL
23h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:00 - 19:14
MEL
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DTW
23h 14m
1 stop
$1,653Delta
Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
Delta Logo
19:50 - 08:50
DTW
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MEL
46h 00m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:00 - 19:14
MEL
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DTW
23h 14m
1 stop
$1,655Delta
Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
Delta Logo
19:55 - 08:50
DTW
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MEL
45h 55m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:00 - 23:06
MEL
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DTW
27h 06m
1 stop
$1,658Delta
Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
Delta Logo
17:45 - 08:50
DTW
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MEL
24h 05m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:00 - 19:10
MEL
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DTW
23h 10m
2 stops
$1,659Delta
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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.

How much is a return flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport departing in June.

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 January, where tickets cost $1,446 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,160 and $2,147 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$968
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower 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 $968 for a one-way ticket and $1,633 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 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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Detroit to Melbourne

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Detroit (DTW)
Melbourne (MEL)