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$1,223 Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Detroit

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Detroit departing on 8/29. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Detroit, 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 Melbourne to Detroit, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit (MEL-DTW)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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.
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11:30 am - 10:59 pmMEL-DTW
25h 29m2 stops
7:46 am - 9:20 amDTW-MEL
35h 34m2 stops
$1,223Qantas Airways
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 7
12:00 pm - 10:59 pmMEL-DTW
24h 59m2 stops
7:58 pm - 5:25 amDTW-MEL
43h 27m1 stop
$1,250Qantas Airways
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 7
11:55 am - 12:14 amMEL-DTW
26h 19m2 stops
1:16 pm - 6:45 amDTW-MEL
51h 29m2 stops
$1,315American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 18 - Wed, Jul 24
1:45 pm - 9:24 amMEL-DTW
33h 39m3 stops
12:11 pm - 12:15 pmDTW-MEL
34h 04m3 stops
$1,319
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Thu, Jul 18 - Wed, Jul 24
11:55 am - 4:58 amMEL-DTW
55h 03m1 stop
7:50 am - 10:15 pmDTW-MEL
48h 25m2 stops
$1,798
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Thu, Jul 18 - Wed, Jul 24
10:55 am - 6:43 pmMEL-DTW
21h 48m1 stop
7:28 am - 8:15 amDTW-MEL
34h 47m1 stop
$2,056United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 7
11:55 am - 10:53 pmMEL-DTW
24h 58m2 stops
5:18 pm - 11:45 amDTW-MEL
28h 27m3 stops
$2,073
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 7
11:55 am - 4:58 amMEL-DTW
55h 03m1 stop
2:09 pm - 6:45 amDTW-MEL
26h 36m1 stop
$2,130
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Thu, Jul 18 - Wed, Jul 24
2:00 pm - 10:28 amMEL-DTW
34h 28m3 stops
5:18 pm - 11:45 amDTW-MEL
28h 27m3 stops
$2,361
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 7
8:45 am - 12:31 amMEL-DTW
29h 46m2 stops
8:40 pm - 11:05 amDTW-MEL
48h 25m3 stops
$3,003
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Thu, Jul 18 - Wed, Jul 24

Flights from Melbourne to Detroit - Travel Insights & Trends

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 flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Melbourne to Detroit, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is June, where tickets cost $1,073 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets is $2,332 and $2,069 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 81 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Detroit?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Melbourne to Detroit found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $1,223 on Qantas Airways, followed by American Airlines ($1,315). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $1,227 on American Airlines and from $1,282 on Singapore Airlines.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$1,223
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 37% 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 round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Melbourne to Detroit flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $1,227 for a one-way ticket and $1,223 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Melbourne and Detroit?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Melbourne and on arrival in Detroit.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Detroit?

    Melbourne airport is called Melbourne and the only airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

  • 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 Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Detroit, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Detroit are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,386 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,249 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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 travelers 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Detroit with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. Booking your flights between Melbourne and DTW can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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.

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Top airlines flying 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10777 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.2Comfort
8.1Crew
6.7Food
7.1Entertainment
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I was not expecting much as i was not in a premium cabin. I was pleasantly surprised that the seat in economy plus was spacious and food was ample. Party of 5 with 2 parents and 3 kids.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2024SIN - SFO
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I was not expecting much as i was not in a premium cabin. I was pleasantly surprised that the seat in economy plus was spacious and food was ample. Party of 5 with 2 parents and 3 kids.

Outstanding in all respects. Early boarding left early arrived early. We were in business class, so was perfectly fine.

The flight and boarding were easy peasy. I was traveling with my 4-year-old, so a smooth boarding experience was especially appreciated. My only piece of feedback is really about where our gate was in O'Hare. They've shoved four gates into a tiny corner of the B terminal and there isn't early enough room or seating for everyone. Not United's problem, but did dent the overall experience.

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

I really do not like the basic in basic economy.

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

The Wi-Fi was unavailable on this flight for some reason.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Marked by flight delays on all segments of the trip. Food in first class cabin was mediocre and overhead cabin storage was not adequate. Overall, the premium charge for first class cabin was poor and over hyped. This will be our last flight with UA.

Fantastic. Smooth boarding with an infant. Never experienced it with any other carriers.

The boarding process and flight were great. However, I waited about 40 minutes for my luggage. It did not come up on the designated belt. Instead, everyone’s bags were on a cart. Not sure what the issue was, but we were not informed until another passenger went looking for her bags and found them.

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

AA1537 the AC was not working properly. It was very hot and uncomfortable.

Worst experience flying American Airlines. I fly with them often, so I was super disappointed in the service I received at gate 30 in LGA on May 24, mid-day. The flight was delayed twice. I was patiently waiting in the American Airlines lounge when I received the notice on my app that the plane was boarding 45 minutes before its newly re-scheduled take off of 4 pm (from the orginal 1:45 pm then 3:00 pm). It took me 5 min to travel from the lounge to the gate and when I arrived there at 3:20 flight gate attendant told me the flight had closed and that they announced for passengers multiple times. I showed them the notification on my app and they were really rude and unempathetic. The person who rescheduled my flight at customer service wasn't any happier but was at least helpful in getting me on the next flight.

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Was lucky to have a employee at the AA checkin counter that had compassion and understood they ordeal that we went through with our original flight being diverted, needing to stay in the aircraft and then flying to the original destination; adding hours to the trip and forcing us to miss our connection and our rebooked connection. She was able to get up on standby on the highest priority on the next flight to the closest airport we need to be at and it all worked out despite being many hours late.

We were redirected to a near by city due to weather and had to stay in the aircraft before flying to the original destination's airport. The whole delay added 3+ hours and were were not offered any snacks or water.

I wish that we wouldn't have to go through TSA again on connecting flights.

Priority baggage, golf bag lost causing me to miss function the next day. Baggage in general in Charlotte has been a mess lately.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/16Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
29h 24mMEL-DTW
$1,227
11/15Fri
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
34h 34mMEL-DTW
$1,282
11/16Sat
3 stopsAir Canada
31h 02mMEL-DTW
$1,331
11/16Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
21h 45mMEL-DTW
$1,395
11/16Sat
3 stops
59h 45mMEL-DTW
$1,681
11/16Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
27h 17mMEL-DTW
$2,073
11/15Fri
3 stopsEmirates
56h 57mMEL-DTW
$2,435
11/15Fri
3 stops
44h 21mMEL-DTW
$2,533
11/15Fri
2 stops
35h 44mMEL-DTW
$2,698
11/16Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
33h 32mMEL-DTW
$7,043

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Melbourne - Detroit Flights

Departure:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Destination:

Detroit (DTW)United States

Return flight deals:

Detroit - Melbourne

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