What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to Melbourne?

United Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Detroit to Melbourne

What airlines fly to Melbourne?

United Airlines, Delta and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from Detroit according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Melbourne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Melbourne?

Prices for flights from Detroit to Melbourne are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Melbourne?

As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Detroit to Melbourne.

How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Melbourne?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Melbourne.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Melbourne may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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3:24 pm - 10:30 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

27h 06m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

12:45 pm - 10:22 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 37m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,158United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

5:05 pm - 10:30 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

25h 25m1 stop San Francisco

12:45 pm - 10:22 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 37m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,158United Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 18

6:20 pm - 2:05 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-AVV Melbourne Avalon

51h 45m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 am - 5:39 pmAVV Melbourne Avalon-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

50h 39m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,201Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 17

6:20 pm - 2:35 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

52h 15m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:30 am - 5:39 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

50h 09m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,208Air Canada

Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 17

8:32 am - 8:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

31h 28m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

10:10 am - 5:06 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 56m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,361Delta

Mon, Feb 1 - Wed, Feb 17

4:59 pm - 8:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

23h 01m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

9:10 am - 5:06 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 56m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,361Delta

Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 17

2:49 pm - 10:35 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

27h 46m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

9:45 am - 6:34 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,381American Airlines

Wed, Mar 3 - Mon, Apr 5

2:49 pm - 10:35 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

27h 46m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

9:45 am - 8:06 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 21m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,385American Airlines

Wed, Mar 3 - Mon, Apr 5

4:36 pm - 5:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

44h 24m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

9:45 am - 6:34 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,531Qantas Airways

Wed, Mar 3 - Mon, Apr 5

4:51 pm - 11:30 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

26h 39m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

12:00 pm - 7:50 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,677Qantas Airways

Sun, Jan 10 - Tue, Feb 2

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8:21 am - 10:15 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

47h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:45 pm - 5:22 amMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

43h 37m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,478Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

6:36 am - 11:15 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

38h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

2:25 pm - 9:33 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 08m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,578Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 19

5:10 pm - 2:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-AVV Melbourne Avalon

31h 00m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

8:55 pm - 7:01 pmAVV Melbourne Avalon-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

36h 06m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,126Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

2:55 pm - 10:35 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

41h 40m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 pm - 2:12 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

58h 12m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$2,203Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 19

11:27 am - 4:50 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

39h 23m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl

10:45 pm - 11:56 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

39h 11m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$2,221Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16

7:01 am - 11:15 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

38h 14m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

6:00 pm - 2:12 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

58h 12m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$2,337Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 19

12:55 pm - 4:50 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

37h 55m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl

10:00 pm - 7:36 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 36m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,402Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 18

5:10 pm - 5:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

21h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:05 pm - 7:01 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

39h 56m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,424Qantas Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 19

5:10 pm - 2:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-AVV Melbourne Avalon

31h 00m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 am - 7:01 pmAVV Melbourne Avalon-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 01m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

$4,352Qantas Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 19

7:18 pm - 8:15 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

22h 57m1 stop San Francisco

10:55 am - 6:06 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 11m1 stop San Francisco

$11,665United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 18

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Qantas Airways flights from Detroit to Melbourne

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Qantas Airways

Sep 14

DTW5:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 50m

1 stop

MEL5:00 amMelbourne

Sep 19

MEL5:05 pmMelbourne

39h 56m

2 stops

DTW7:01 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,424

Qantas Airways

Jan 28

DTW4:51 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 14m

2 stops

AVV2:05 pmMelbourne Avalon

Feb 12

AVV10:20 amMelbourne Avalon

24h 14m

2 stops

DTW6:34 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,969

Qantas Airways

Dec 23

DTW4:37 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

36h 03m

2 stops

AVV8:40 pmMelbourne Avalon

Feb 17

AVV10:20 amMelbourne Avalon

24h 14m

2 stops

DTW6:34 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,992

United Airlines flights from Detroit to Melbourne

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United Airlines

Nov 9

DTW3:24 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 06m

2 stops

MEL9:30 amMelbourne

Nov 17

MEL12:45 pmMelbourne

23h 45m

2 stops

DTW8:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,158

United Airlines

Oct 25

DTW5:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

37h 00m

2 stops

MEL9:30 amMelbourne

Nov 3

MEL12:45 pmMelbourne

25h 30m

2 stops

DTW10:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,170

United Airlines

Oct 25

DTW8:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 00m

1 stop

MEL9:30 amMelbourne

Nov 3

MEL12:45 pmMelbourne

25h 37m

2 stops

DTW10:22 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,180

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DetroitMelbourne

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/10

3:24 pm-10:30 am

2 stops27h 06m

Melbourne

Tue 11/17

12:45 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops25h 37m

$1,158

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/9

5:05 pm-10:30 am

1 stop25h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 11/18

12:45 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops25h 37m

$1,158

DetroitMelbourne

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - AVV Melbourne Avalon

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/1

6:20 pm-2:05 pm

3 stops51h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 3/17

6:00 am-5:39 pm

3 stops50h 39m

$1,201

DetroitMelbourne

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/1

6:20 pm-2:35 pm

3 stops52h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 3/17

6:30 am-5:39 pm

3 stops50h 09m

$1,208

DetroitMelbourne

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/1

8:32 am-8:00 am

1 stop31h 28m

Melbourne

Wed 2/17

10:10 am-5:06 pm

1 stop22h 56m

$1,361

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/1

4:59 pm-8:00 am

1 stop23h 01m

Melbourne

Wed 3/17

9:10 am-5:06 pm

1 stop22h 56m

$1,361

DetroitMelbourne

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/3

2:49 pm-10:35 am

2 stops27h 46m

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

9:45 am-6:34 pm

1 stop22h 49m

$1,381

DetroitMelbourne

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/3

2:49 pm-10:35 am

2 stops27h 46m

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

9:45 am-8:06 pm

2 stops24h 21m

$1,385

DetroitMelbourne

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/3

4:36 pm-5:00 am

1 stop44h 24m

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

9:45 am-6:34 pm

1 stop22h 49m

$1,531

DetroitMelbourne

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/10

4:51 pm-11:30 am

2 stops26h 39m

Melbourne

Tue 2/2

12:00 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$1,677

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Melbourne?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,184 to $1,340.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,158.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,069. The month of March is another great option to travel to Melbourne, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around $1,074.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $1,326 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from Detroit for as low as $1,027 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$600
Fastest flight time	27h 06m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Melbourne from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $600. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to Melbourne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,158.

The fastest flight from Detroit to Melbourne takes 27h 06m

There are no direct flights from Detroit to Melbourne. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to Melbourne.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to Melbourne

How far is Detroit to Melbourne by plane?
Detroit and Melbourne are 9905.7 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 27h 06m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Melbourne?
Prices for flights from Detroit to Melbourne are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Melbourne?
As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Detroit to Melbourne.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Melbourne?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Melbourne.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Melbourne may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Detroit to Melbourne

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $613	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,567 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $634	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,093 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $990	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,050 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,015	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,207 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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