Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Melbourne (MEL) from $1,032

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/8. 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.
DTW — MEL
May 21 — May 281

The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Melbourne are usually found in April or September, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,656

Round-trip from

$1,083
High demand for flights, 39% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 26% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Melbourne

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 101% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Users have commonly found prices around $1,873 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,246. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport (DTW - MEL)?

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between Detroit and Melbourne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Air New Zealand flights heading from Detroit to Melbourne. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Fri 5/3111:05 amDTW - MEL
2 stops33h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 6/126:55 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops43h 04mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/16$1,908
Fri 5/314:48 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops37h 47mAir New Zealand
Thu 6/1312:10 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops25h 49mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/16$1,943
Sat 6/14:48 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops28h 02mAir New Zealand
Tue 6/118:45 amMEL - DTW
2 stops29h 14mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/16$2,258
Thu 5/304:48 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops28h 02mAir New Zealand
Thu 6/138:45 amMEL - DTW
2 stops29h 14mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/16$2,282
Sat 6/14:48 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops28h 02mAir New Zealand
Thu 6/1312:10 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops25h 49mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/16$2,306
Sun 6/28:40 amDTW - MEL
2 stops36h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 6/1112:10 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops25h 49mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/16$2,466
Tue 7/211:10 amDTW - MEL
2 stops33h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/138:45 amMEL - DTW
2 stops29h 14mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/15$2,468
Fri 5/314:48 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops28h 02mAir New Zealand
Tue 6/1112:10 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops25h 49mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/16$2,472
Tue 5/284:48 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops28h 02mAir New Zealand
Thu 6/138:45 amMEL - DTW
2 stops29h 14mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/16$2,491

Cheap Air Canada flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Canada for the route between Detroit and Melbourne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Air Canada flights we've found from Detroit to Melbourne. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Sat 6/18:40 pmDTW - MEL
3 stops48h 25mAir Canada
Wed 6/126:00 amMEL - DTW
3 stops47h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 5/16$2,473
Sat 6/14:00 pmDTW - MEL
3 stops29h 35mAir Canada
Thu 6/136:00 amMEL - DTW
3 stops27h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 5/16$2,578
Thu 5/304:00 pmDTW - MEL
3 stops29h 05mAir Canada
Wed 6/126:00 amMEL - DTW
3 stops27h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 5/16$2,809
Thu 5/304:00 pmDTW - MEL
3 stops29h 35mAir Canada
Thu 6/136:00 amMEL - DTW
3 stops27h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 5/16$2,862

Cheap Detroit to Melbourne flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Detroit to Melbourne specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sun 6/21:07 pmDTW - MEL
1 stop26h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/109:15 pmMEL - DTW
1 stop45h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,289
Sun 6/21:07 pmDTW - MEL
1 stop26h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/99:15 pmMEL - DTW
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,318
Thu 5/301:07 pmDTW - MEL
1 stop27h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/159:15 pmMEL - DTW
1 stop21h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,372
Sun 6/21:07 pmDTW - MEL
1 stop26h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/139:15 pmMEL - DTW
1 stop45h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,373
Thu 5/301:07 pmDTW - MEL
1 stop26h 38mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/119:45 amMEL - DTW
2 stops54h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,414
Wed 5/294:05 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/119:15 pmMEL - DTW
1 stop21h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,432
Thu 5/301:07 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops32h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/99:15 pmMEL - DTW
1 stop45h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,436
Sun 6/21:07 pmDTW - MEL
1 stop26h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/92:00 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops25h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,437
Thu 5/301:07 pmDTW - MEL
1 stop26h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/159:30 amMEL - DTW
2 stops32h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,491

Detroit to Melbourne 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Detroit and Melbourne in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sun 6/21:07 pmDTW - MEL
1 stop26h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/109:15 pmMEL - DTW
1 stop45h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,289
Sun 6/21:07 pmDTW - MEL
1 stop26h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/99:15 pmMEL - DTW
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,318
Thu 5/301:07 pmDTW - MEL
1 stop27h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/159:15 pmMEL - DTW
1 stop21h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,372
Sun 6/21:07 pmDTW - MEL
1 stop26h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/139:15 pmMEL - DTW
1 stop45h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,373
Thu 11/2110:45 amDTW - MEL
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/258:00 amMEL - DTW
3 stops30h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,377
Thu 11/2110:45 amDTW - MEL
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/247:00 amMEL - DTW
3 stops31h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,406
Thu 5/301:07 pmDTW - MEL
1 stop26h 38mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/119:45 amMEL - DTW
2 stops54h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,414
Thu 11/2110:45 amDTW - MEL
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/288:00 amMEL - DTW
3 stops30h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,415
Tue 8/207:28 amDTW - MEL
2 stops37h 22mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/278:45 amMEL - DTW
2 stops47h 58mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/14$1,416

One-way flights to Melbourne from Detroit

Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Detroit to Melbourne, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Users needing a return flight from Detroit to Melbourne should utilize the search form above.
Mon 7/87:20 amDTW - MEL
3 stops56h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,032
Sun 7/75:37 amDTW - MEL
3 stops39h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,097
Sun 7/77:20 amDTW - MEL
2 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,196
Mon 7/86:59 pmDTW - MEL
1 stop44h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,211
Mon 7/85:37 amDTW - MEL
2 stops38h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,231
Sun 7/77:20 amDTW - MEL
1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,284

Find flights from Detroit to Melbourne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/2

1 stop26h 38m

Melbourne

Mon 6/10

1 stop45h 13m

$1,289

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/2

1 stop26h 38m

Melbourne

Sun 6/9

1 stop22h 20m

$1,318

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/31

2 stops33h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 6/12

2 stops43h 04m

$1,908

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/1

2 stops32h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 6/12

2 stops35h 54m

$2,186

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/28

2 stops54h 33m

Melbourne

Tue 6/4

2 stops42h 36m

$2,310

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/1

3 stops48h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 6/12

3 stops47h 17m

$2,473

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/28

2 stops48h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 6/20

2 stops37h 50m

$2,781

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/31

1 stop26h 42m

Melbourne

Wed 6/12

1 stop23h 48m

$2,864

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/29

2 stops57h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 6/10

2 stops35h 05m

$2,934

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Deals found on 5/16

When is the best time to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on May 10, 2024.
Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Melbourne by month

Plan your trip from Detroit to Melbourne by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Detroit to Melbourne is currently $1,175 while a round-trip flight costs $2,229. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,083). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,806). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$1,497

February

$1,156

March

$1,083

April

$1,397

May

$1,460

June

$1,576

July

$1,806

August

$1,505

September

$1,485

October

$1,555

November

$1,469

December

$1,699

Temperature and rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MEL

Temperature

46.4 - 68 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated May 16, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Air Canada and Qantas Airways from Detroit to Melbourne. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very good
1,472 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

8.3
Very good
1,472 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,472 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

8.3
Very good
626 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,472 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

7.6
Good
967 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,472 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

7.6
Good
2,405 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,472 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

7.4
Good
3,707 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,472 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Melbourne?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne. You should not have trouble finding flights to Melbourne from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the Detroit airport to Melbourne. It is only a 17.3 mi journey to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) from Detroit’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,289, but on average you can expect to pay $1,622.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip from $1,908. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport for 6% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport?

  • What does DTW to MEL mean?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW and Melbourne Airport is MEL. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Melbourne that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Detroit to Melbourne flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Detroit to Melbourne with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Detroit to Melbourne flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Melbourne.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Melbourne that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Detroit to Melbourne offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Detroit to Melbourne?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Detroit to Melbourne flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport flight deals updated?

    The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/16.

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,145Average$2,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,411Average$1,869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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