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$420+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DTW
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in April or May, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Detroit (DTW). 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 April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,011
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$420
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$760
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1012:55 pmMEL - DTW
3 stops35h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/1710:18 amDTW - MEL
3 stops35h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,011
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/319:45 amMEL - DTW
2 stops28h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/244:19 pmDTW - MEL
1 stop22h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,141
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/33:05 pmMEL - DTW
1 stop21h 09mQantas Airways
Wed 9/244:19 pmDTW - MEL
1 stop22h 41mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,442
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/36:00 amMEL - DTW
3 stops28h 05mAir Canada
Sat 9/274:20 pmDTW - MEL
3 stops29h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$1,453
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/312:05 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops25h 39mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/308:30 amDTW - MEL
2 stops35h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/17$1,798
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1810:45 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops38h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 9/235:10 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops33h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/16$1,856
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/37:25 amMEL - DTW
2 stops26h 57mJapan Airlines
Sat 9/277:27 amDTW - MEL
2 stops32h 18mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,905
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/210:55 amMEL - DTW
2 stops23h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/305:54 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops24h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,961
This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Vietnam Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/212:30 amMEL - DTW
2 stops51h 50mVietnam Airlines
Sat 9/271:55 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops66h 20mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 4/17$2,953
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/311:45 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops38h 40mCathay Pacific
Wed 10/221:52 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops31h 23mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/15$3,323
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/85:15 amMEL - DTW
2 stops54h 52mEmirates
Thu 5/155:55 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops32h 45mEmirates
Deal found 4/16$3,942

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Detroit 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Detroit

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MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sat 5/10

12:55 pm-10:07 am

3 stops35h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/17

10:18 am-12:15 pm

3 stops35h 57m

$1,011

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 8/31

9:45 am-10:00 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/25

12:38 pm-6:45 am

2 stops28h 07m

$1,141

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 9/3

3:05 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop21h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/24

4:19 pm-5:00 am

1 stop22h 41m

$1,442

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-8:05 pm

3 stops28h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/27

4:20 pm-11:35 am

3 stops29h 15m

$1,453

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 9/3

12:05 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops25h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/30

8:30 am-9:50 am

2 stops35h 20m

$1,798

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 9/18

10:45 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/23

5:10 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$1,856

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 9/3

7:25 am-8:22 pm

2 stops26h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/27

7:27 am-5:45 am

2 stops32h 18m

$1,905

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 9/2

10:55 am-8:20 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/28

5:54 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 21m

$1,961

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 9/2

12:30 am-2:20 pm

2 stops51h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/27

1:55 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops66h 20m

$2,953

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 10/3

11:45 pm-12:25 am

2 stops38h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/22

1:52 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops31h 23m

$3,323

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Compare providers for flights from Melbourne to Detroit

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Detroit. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should look to book at least 87 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Vietnam Airlines
7.6
Good
194 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
819 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Detroit from Melbourne, you will be flying to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is located 17.3 mi from the center of Detroit. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County per day from 1 airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with prices starting at $1,141. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $1,442 and $1,453, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 11% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,296. Vietnam Airlines flights start at $1,915 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $2,421 one-way.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Detroit?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Detroit?

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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.

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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Detroit

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