MEL - DTW

$874 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Detroit

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Detroit departing on 25/12. 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
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Cheapest return fare
$1,310
Overall average: $2,725
United Airlines
Sat 17/1Sat 24/1
MEL - DTW • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$874
Typical prices: $842-$953
United Airlines
Thu 25/12
MEL - DTW • 2 stops
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $1,293 (return)
Qantas Airways
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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April
Cheapest • 32% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Detroit (MEL-DTW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit

Sat, 17 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 22:10
MEL
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DTW
25h 10m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
16:45 - 10:00
DTW
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MEL
49h 15m2 stops
$1,310United Airlines
Tue, 23 Dec - Sat, 24 Jan
United Airlines Logo
11:30 - 15:49
MEL
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DTW
44h 19m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:05 - 10:00
DTW
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MEL
30h 55m2 stops
$1,316United Airlines
Sun, 14 Dec - Sat, 24 Jan
United Airlines Logo
11:30 - 13:38
MEL
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DTW
42h 08m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
17:50 - 09:30
DTW
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MEL
47h 40m2 stops
$1,337United Airlines
Wed, 18 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 15:07
MEL
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DTW
25h 07m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
15:58 - 15:40
DTW
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MEL
31h 42m2 stops
$1,677Qantas Airways
Fri, 13 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 18:39
MEL
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DTW
28h 39m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
15:58 - 15:40
DTW
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MEL
31h 42m2 stops
$1,789Qantas Airways
Wed, 18 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
16:05 - 23:16
MEL
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DTW
23h 11m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
15:58 - 16:40
DTW
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MEL
32h 42m2 stops
$2,185Qantas Airways
Thu, 25 Dec - Sat, 3 Jan
United Airlines Logo
11:30 - 22:30
MEL
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DTW
27h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
18:00 - 09:30
DTW
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MEL
47h 30m2 stops
$2,196United Airlines
Thu, 25 Dec - Sat, 3 Jan
United Airlines Logo
11:30 - 22:15
MEL
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DTW
26h 45m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
07:10 - 10:00
DTW
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MEL
34h 50m1 stop
$2,275United Airlines
Sun, 14 Dec - Wed, 7 Jan
Delta Logo
10:10 - 22:33
MEL
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DTW
28h 23m2 stops
Delta Logo
12:30 - 08:00
DTW
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MEL
27h 30m1 stop
$2,521Delta
Tue, 23 Dec - Sat, 24 Jan
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 23:43
MEL
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DTW
50h 43m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
08:15 - 10:00
DTW
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MEL
57h 45m2 stops
$2,523United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Detroit flights

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 round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne to Detroit, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Detroit, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 April, where tickets cost $1,149 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,315 and $2,725 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$874
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 40% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Melbourne to Detroit

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 return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $874 for a one-way ticket and $1,293 for a return.

  • 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?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld 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, Qantas Airways or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Detroit are Qantas Airways and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $2,242 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,378 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 travellers 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Detroit with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 3 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.
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7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 947 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.2Entertainment
7.5Comfort
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Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

2.0 MediocreMichelle, Nov 2025
MEL - CBR
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Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

My flight from Dallas to Sydney was cancelled. My entire trip was rerouted to include the following: Hartford to Washington DC Washington DC to JFK JFK to Auckland Auckland to Christchurch I paid for an aisle seat on the flight to Auckland and was asked if I would take a window seat to accommodate a family. The agent at the podium failed to mention that the family had a 3 month old baby and that a bassinet would be used during the 16 hour flight. The only way I could get out of my seat was to crawl under the bassinet of the sleeping baby. I think it is wrong that I was no given the choice to sit in another seat, that the agent knew what she was doing and chose to not properly disclose my seating arrangement. Terrible treatment.

they ran out of fruit for breakfast and so I just had a yogurt instead. other than that the flight was good

Poor! This flight was delayed 14 hours. There was no assistance in helping customers find other routes to their destination, nor any other kind of support. It was a chaotic experience. I'm not likely to fly with AA going forward.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

It was probably one of the worst flights I’ve been on. The restrooms were never cleaned or stocked. The food was very subpar, and i usually enjoy airline food, so I was disappointed. It was just all around a bad experience. The only saving grace was the flight attendants.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

They brought an empty plane to the gate. Then a flight delay was announced for maintenance and waiting on a part. I was then put on a flight to San Francisco instead with a connecting flight to my final destination. Arrived at my final destination 2 hours late.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

Flight team stood out for perzonal attention, kindness at bright cheery attitudes at 8am. Very helpful.

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

Quick and seamless boarding. No entertainment but fast Starlink wifi for this short trip and the staff was really friendly.

We boarded late. The crew at the airport was dismissive. The seat cushion on the plane was uncomfortable.

Attendants were pleasant and the flight was smooth and relaxed.

A little late at the start but all worked out well.

It was fine. No drinks nor snacks offered though. I thought that was unusual.

I liked the humor of the captain and crew on the flight from Flagstaff to Dallas. They were humorous.

AA delayed the flight for 3 hours and 50 minutes, but delayed the last 2 hours, 30 minutes at a time, so if we knew before, could have stayed at home and worked instead of being at the airport wasting time... The plane's crew was excellent, not their fault.

After arriving in Dallas, the aircraft taxied for an unusually long time and was unable to park at the gate, which caused a significant delay and made me miss my connecting flight. I then had to wait in a very long line to be rebooked, and I was told that no hotel or meal accommodations would be provided. What is even more unacceptable is that my luggage was mishandled and has still not been located. My suitcase contains important medications that I urgently need, and I have been unable to access them due to the airline’s mishandling. This situation has caused me considerable stress and inconvenience, and I need this issue to be resolved immediately.

RIC Staff was not enough. Elderly passengers had to wait 30 minutes to deplane, so we could board and still had to walk as no chairs were provided. And, passenger in front of my seat assignment rammed seat against my legs entire flight time. Was mildly bruised and left thigh still sore.

Liked that it was on time. Staff professional and friendly.

Things were delayed a little. But that didn’t affect my plans. It was fine. I was surprised it was so full thanksgiving day. The crew were friendly and professional.

I appreciated that it was on time, safe and professional. I didn’t like that I wasn’t in a place where I had a window at my window seat. It would have been nice to know that in advance. If it was mentioned in the ticketing, I didn’t notice it.

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