DTW - MEL

$924 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 13/12. 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.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Melbourne Airport

 
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
Travellers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 20% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$1,472
Overall average: $1,721
Qantas Airways
Wed 21/1Wed 11/2
DTW - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$924
Typical prices: $923-$1,307
United Airlines
Sat 13/12
DTW - MEL • 2 stops
Top airlines
Qantas Airways
Cheapest • from $1,472 (return)
Qantas Airways
Best reviews • 7.5 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 17% price drop
December
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Melbourne!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

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, 21 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
13:23 - 05:00DTW-MEL
23h 37m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
16:05 - 20:44MEL-DTW
20h 39m1 stop
$1,472Qantas Airways
Find Deal
Sat, 14 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
15:56 - 05:00DTW-MEL
22h 04m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
13:35 - 21:19MEL-DTW
21h 44m1 stop
$1,473Qantas Airways
Find Deal
Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 28 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
11:29 - 05:00DTW-MEL
25h 31m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
16:05 - 21:22MEL-DTW
20h 17m1 stop
$1,490Qantas Airways
Find Deal
Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 28 Mar
American Airlines Logo
07:30 - 05:00DTW-MEL
29h 30m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
16:05 - 23:58MEL-DTW
22h 53m1 stop
$1,504American Airlines
Find Deal
Wed, 18 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
American Airlines Logo
06:00 - 05:00DTW-MEL
31h 00m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 23:16MEL-DTW
27h 16m2 stops
$1,510American Airlines
Find Deal
Wed, 21 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb
American Airlines Logo
08:00 - 05:00DTW-MEL
29h 00m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:05 - 22:35MEL-DTW
22h 30m1 stop
$1,512American Airlines
Find Deal
Tue, 6 Jan - Fri, 16 Jan
United Airlines Logo
11:05 - 09:30DTW-MEL
30h 25m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 23:44MEL-DTW
26h 44m2 stops
$1,527United Airlines
Find Deal
Sun, 4 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
United Airlines Logo
05:49 - 09:30DTW-MEL
35h 41m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 21:14MEL-DTW
24h 14m1 stop
$1,547United Airlines
Find Deal
Wed, 18 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
Delta Logo
16:41 - 08:00DTW-MEL
23h 19m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:10 - 22:20MEL-DTW
28h 10m1 stop
$1,550Delta
Find Deal
Sat, 14 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr
United Airlines Logo
15:25 - 09:00DTW-MEL
26h 35m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 22:07MEL-DTW
49h 12m2 stops
$1,570United Airlines
Find Deal
Booking Insights

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 $1,545 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,175 and $2,120 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 12 weeks before departure.

Find deals

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$924
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% 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 $924 for a one-way ticket and $1,472 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and Melbourne.

  • 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 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.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 947 reviews
8.1Crew
7.5Comfort
7.2Entertainment
7.0Food
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

2.0 MediocreGerard, Nov 2025CBR - BNE
Read more Qantas Airways reviews

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Detroit (DTW)
Melbourne (MEL)