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

American Airlines and United Airlines are the most popular carriers 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 32% 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 August 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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12:40 pm - 6:45 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

28h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

9:45 am - 9:33 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 48m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,194American Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29

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

22h 57m1 stop San Francisco

10:55 am - 6:09 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 14m1 stop San Francisco

$1,213United Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31

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

22h 57m1 stop San Francisco

11:55 am - 6:34 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 39m1 stop San Francisco

$1,213United Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Oct 11

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

25h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 6:38 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

39h 48m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,228Qantas Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 24

3:00 pm - 10:50 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-AVV Melbourne Avalon

41h 50m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 am - 2:12 pmAVV Melbourne Avalon-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

47h 12m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,238Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Oct 11

2:55 pm - 11:20 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

30h 25m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

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

46h 12m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,248Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 30

5:41 am - 5:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

33h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:35 pm - 10:52 amMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,288American Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 28

8:20 pm - 8:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

43h 40m1 stop Los Angeles

10:10 am - 7:14 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 04m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,302Delta

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 10

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

31h 28m1 stop Los Angeles

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

22h 56m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,302Delta

Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 9

7:15 pm - 5:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

42h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:00 pm - 11:52 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,512Qantas Airways

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 10

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11:43 am - 6:45 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

29h 02m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles

9:45 am - 9:33 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 48m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,194American Airlines

Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 29

3:50 pm - 7:50 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

26h 00m1 stop Los Angeles

10:00 am - 11:43 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 43m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,208Delta

Fri, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 30

12:49 pm - 7:50 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

29h 01m1 stop Los Angeles

10:00 am - 6:59 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 59m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,208Delta

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26

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

$1,213United Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 27

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

$1,213United Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 30

6:05 am - 4:50 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

68h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:10 pm - 11:59 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 49m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,970Qatar Airways

Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 31

11:30 am - 10:55 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

33h 25m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

8:35 am - 10:30 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 55m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,016Air New Zealand

Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 31

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

22h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:25 pm - 10:58 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

43h 33m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,625Qantas Airways

Sat, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 25

5:00 pm - 2:15 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

31h 15m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

1:35 pm - 10:58 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$3,584Qantas Airways

Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 29

7:53 am - 5:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

31h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:35 pm - 10:58 pmMEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$13,919American Airlines

Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 29

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Qantas Airways flights from Detroit to Melbourne

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Qantas Airways

Nov 10

DTW11:38 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 22m

1 stop

MEL5:00 amMelbourne

Nov 24

MEL6:50 pmMelbourne

39h 48m

2 stops

DTW6:38 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,228

Qantas Airways

Aug 16

DTW12:46 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 59m

2 stops

MEL6:45 amMelbourne

Aug 28

MEL9:45 amMelbourne

25h 48m

2 stops

DTW9:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,475

Qantas Airways

Feb 1

DTW5:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 15m

2 stops

AVV3:50 pmMelbourne Avalon

Feb 8

AVV8:10 amMelbourne Avalon

25h 35m

2 stops

DTW5:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,270

Air Canada flights from Detroit to Melbourne

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Air Canada

Sep 14

DTW6:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

50h 15m

3 stops

MEL11:05 amMelbourne

Sep 30

MEL6:00 amMelbourne

46h 12m

3 stops

DTW2:12 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,254

Air Canada

Sep 10

DTW6:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

50h 15m

3 stops

MEL11:05 amMelbourne

Sep 30

MEL6:00 amMelbourne

46h 12m

3 stops

DTW2:12 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,291

Air Canada

Aug 17

DTW6:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

50h 15m

3 stops

MEL11:05 amMelbourne

Aug 27

MEL6:00 amMelbourne

46h 16m

3 stops

DTW2:16 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,431

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/22

12:40 pm-6:45 am

2 stops28h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 8/29

9:45 am-9:33 pm

2 stops25h 48m

$1,194

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/24

7:18 pm-8:15 am

1 stop22h 57m

Melbourne

Mon 8/31

10:55 am-6:09 pm

1 stop21h 14m

$1,213

DetroitMelbourne

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/30

7:18 pm-8:15 am

1 stop22h 57m

Melbourne

Sun 10/11

11:55 am-6:34 pm

1 stop21h 39m

$1,213

DetroitMelbourne

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/10

11:38 am-5:00 am

1 stop25h 22m

Melbourne

Tue 11/24

6:50 pm-6:38 pm

2 stops39h 48m

$1,228

DetroitMelbourne

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - AVV Melbourne Avalon

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/30

3:00 pm-10:50 pm

3 stops41h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 10/11

6:00 am-2:12 pm

3 stops47h 12m

$1,238

DetroitMelbourne

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/14

2:55 pm-11:20 am

3 stops30h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-2:12 pm

3 stops46h 12m

$1,248

DetroitMelbourne

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/7

5:41 am-5:00 am

1 stop33h 19m

Melbourne

Mon 9/28

1:35 pm-10:52 am

1 stop35h 17m

$1,288

DetroitMelbourne

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/30

8:20 pm-8:00 am

1 stop43h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 2/10

10:10 am-7:14 pm

1 stop25h 04m

$1,302

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

Tue 2/9

10:10 am-5:06 pm

1 stop22h 56m

$1,302

DetroitMelbourne

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MEL Melbourne

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/20

7:15 pm-5:00 am

1 stop42h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 11/10

12:00 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop27h 52m

$1,512

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,178 to $1,478.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,194.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, March 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 $1,062. The month of February is another great option to travel to Melbourne, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around $1,069.

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 $1,289 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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Fastest flight time	25h 00m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to Melbourne takes 25h 00m

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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 00m, 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 August 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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United Airlines	PriceFrom $526	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,100 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $596	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,499 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $634	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,081 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $990	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,897 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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