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

Delta and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to Melbourne

What airlines fly to Melbourne?

Delta, United Airlines and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from Detroit according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 39% 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.

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As of November 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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6:00 am - 10:55 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

36h 55m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

10:20 am - 4:39 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

46h 19m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco

$1,339Air New Zealand

Mon, Jan 4 - Mon, Jan 18

1:36 pm - 9:30 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

28h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

9:30 pm - 10:48 amMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 18m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,344American Airlines

Mon, Mar 15 - Mon, Apr 5

10:50 am - 8:55 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

30h 05m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

7:10 pm - 10:45 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

43h 35m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,344Air New Zealand

Sun, Jan 24 - Sun, Jan 31

2:30 pm - 8:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

25h 30m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

10:10 am - 12:19 amMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 09m2 stops Los Angeles Salt Lake City

$1,373Delta

Sun, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 16

8:25 pm - 8:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

43h 35m1 stop Los Angeles

10:10 am - 10:20 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,373Delta

Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 14

2:57 pm - 11:30 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

28h 33m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

12:00 pm - 7:48 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,393Qantas Airways

Sun, Jan 24 - Sun, Jan 31

2:57 pm - 11:25 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

40h 28m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

12:00 pm - 7:48 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,393Qantas Airways

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1:36 pm - 9:30 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

28h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

9:30 pm - 10:48 amMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 18m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,444American Airlines

Mon, Mar 15 - Mon, Apr 5

5:05 pm - 9:30 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

25h 25m1 stop San Francisco

10:55 am - 6:05 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 10m1 stop San Francisco

$1,452United Airlines

Mon, Mar 15 - Mon, Apr 5

8:15 am - 9:30 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

34h 15m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

10:55 am - 6:05 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 10m1 stop San Francisco

$1,452United Airlines

Mon, Mar 15 - Mon, Apr 5

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11:38 am - 9:30 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

29h 52m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles

12:00 pm - 9:15 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,284American Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 24

11:38 am - 9:30 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

29h 52m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles

12:00 pm - 9:44 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 44m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,284American Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 24

11:38 am - 5:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

25h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:00 pm - 6:26 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,308Qantas Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 24

8:25 am - 8:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

31h 35m1 stop Los Angeles

10:10 am - 7:05 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,387Delta

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 24

8:25 am - 8:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

31h 35m1 stop Los Angeles

10:10 am - 7:05 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,388Delta

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 24

4:10 pm - 10:30 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

26h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

11:30 am - 10:15 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

$1,397United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

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

25h 25m1 stop San Francisco

11:30 am - 11:57 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 27m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,447United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 25

7:24 pm - 5:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

41h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

3:45 pm - 1:57 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 12m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,718Qantas Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

10:07 am - 10:05 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

31h 58m3 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

10:45 pm - 12:38 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 53m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,751Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 25

7:15 am - 8:55 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

33h 40m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Francisco Auckland Intl

10:35 pm - 6:00 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul

$2,387Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

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Air New Zealand flights from Detroit to Melbourne

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Jan 4

DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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American Airlines flights from Detroit to Melbourne

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Nov 10

DTW11:38 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 52m

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MEL9:30 amMelbourne

Nov 24

MEL12:00 pmMelbourne

25h 15m

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DTW9:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,284

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Nov 12

DTW10:23 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 37m

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MEL5:00 amMelbourne

Nov 25

MEL10:45 pmMelbourne

26h 45m

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DTW9:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,334

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Nov 10

DTW10:25 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 35m

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2 stops28h 10m

$1,373

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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2:57 pm-11:30 am

2 stops28h 33m

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

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2:57 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops40h 28m

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1 stop23h 48m

$1,393

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

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1:36 pm-9:30 am

2 stops28h 54m

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2 stops27h 18m

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/15

5:05 pm-9:30 am

1 stop25h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

10:55 am-6:05 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$1,452

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

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8:15 am-9:30 am

2 stops34h 15m

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Mon 4/5

10:55 am-6:05 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$1,452

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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.

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Best Price Found	$671
Fastest flight time	25h 20m
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The best one-way flight to Melbourne from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $671. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to Melbourne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,339.

The fastest flight from Detroit to Melbourne takes 25h 20m

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 25h 20m, 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 November 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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Delta	PriceFrom $613	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,699 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $634	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,123 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $990	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,226 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,028	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,472 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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