MEL - DTT

$2,261 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Detroit

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Detroit departing on 29/5. 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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Cheap Flight Deals from Melbourne to Detroit (MEL-DTT)

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

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Detroit.
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American Airlines Logo
11:55 - 22:08MEL-DTW
24h 13m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:54 - 06:45DTW-MEL
27h 51m2 stops
$2,261American Airlines
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Thu, 29 May - Thu, 5 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
15:05 - 22:08MEL-DTW
21h 03m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
19:39 - 05:00DTW-MEL
43h 21m1 stop
$2,444Qantas Airways
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Sun, 11 May - Tue, 24 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 21:11MEL-DTW
49h 26m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:06 - 05:00DTW-MEL
22h 54m1 stop
$2,492American Airlines
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Mon, 12 May - Sun, 22 Jun
Japan Airlines Logo
07:25 - 05:11MEL-DTW
35h 46m2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
07:30 - 05:45DTW-MEL
32h 15m2 stops
$2,701Japan Airlines
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Mon, 12 May - Mon, 23 Jun
Japan Airlines Logo
07:25 - 22:46MEL-DTW
29h 21m2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
07:45 - 05:45DTW-MEL
32h 00m2 stops
$2,771Japan Airlines
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Sat, 12 Jul - Sat, 9 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 16:53MEL-DTW
24h 53m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
19:39 - 05:00DTW-MEL
43h 21m1 stop
$2,798Qantas Airways
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Thu, 29 May - Thu, 5 Jun
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 22:22MEL-DTW
26h 52m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
17:32 - 08:15DTW-MEL
24h 43m1 stop
$3,081United Airlines
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Wed, 10 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 04:58MEL-DTW
32h 03m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
19:43 - 08:15DTW-MEL
22h 32m1 stop
$3,290United Airlines
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Thu, 29 May - Thu, 5 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
12:05 - 15:59MEL-DTW
41h 54m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:10 - 10:50DTW-MEL
33h 40m2 stops
$3,830Air New Zealand
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Tue, 13 May - Tue, 24 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 23:59MEL-DTW
43h 04m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:10 - 10:50DTW-MEL
33h 40m2 stops
$4,216Air New Zealand
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Sat, 10 May - Tue, 24 Jun
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Detroit flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Detroit 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 Melbourne to Detroit?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Melbourne to Detroit, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit, 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 Melbourne Airport to Detroit is June, where tickets cost $1,711 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,280 and $3,020 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit, 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 Melbourne Airport to Detroit, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$2,261
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Detroit 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 Melbourne to Detroit flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit was $1,448 for a return ticket.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Detroit?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Detroit, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Detroit are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $2,086 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,640 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 Melbourne to Detroit.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Detroit?

    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 Detroit with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

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

    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 Detroit from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top 4 airlines serving from Melbourne to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Detroit. 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 Melbourne to Detroit? 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.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 471 reviews
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.3Food
8.0Comfort
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I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

10.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr 2025AKL - YVR
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I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

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?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

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

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

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.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Complaint is with American Airlines which delayed our flight from salt lake to Dallas reaulting in us missing our connection to Brisbane. Had to spend 24 hours in Dallas to wait for the next flight. Awful experience and ruined my wife’s birthday.

Our flights got changed from United to Air Canada and our purchased seats did not get transferred so we had to pay for seats twice. I brought it up with Air Canada and they stated I had to go back and chase it with United. The united seats were $21 Canadian each and Air Canada were $56 each so we have paid $77 for each seat. Very unhappy

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

So far so good but food and entertainment are not available for this flight

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

Paid $35 and not able to access the internet at all.

Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

First world problems, but still… We were seated in first class and asked for a cocktail on a very short, 50 minute flight. After our drink order was taken, a half hour went by, and we noticed that every other person in the small plane had been served except for us. We got up to ask about it, the drinks finally came, then were taken away three minutes later since the flight was so short. Really strange situation, on the other hand, we were in Utah.

We missed our flight. The boarding pass had the wrong gate and by the time we received the text from Kayak, our flight was already gone. I’ll never use Kayak again and will go direct to the airlines in the future.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

Flight was delayed bc of mechanical issue. New plane had different configuration so some seats had to be switched. They called all passengers who needed new boarding cards. They did not call us so we thought our seats were the same and fine. When we boarded they informed us our receipts had changed and we are now all sitting separate and in the back row. Both my daughters had meltdowns and started to cry and once we got on the flight, we figured out how we could sit closer to each other, but this was very upsetting.

Took off on time and successfully avoided weather that looked to be a problem along the way

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