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Find cheap flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from $909

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to Melbourne departing on 10/3. 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 Detroit to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne (DTW-MEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Melbourne 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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7:52 pm - 12:20 pmDTW-MEL
26h 28m2 stops
12:55 pm - 8:38 amMEL-DTW
33h 43m3 stops
$1,251
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
6:33 pm - 12:20 pmDTW-MEL
27h 47m3 stops
12:55 pm - 8:38 amMEL-DTW
33h 43m3 stops
$1,336
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
7:52 pm - 12:20 pmDTW-MEL
26h 28m2 stops
12:55 pm - 4:56 amMEL-DTW
30h 01m2 stops
$1,350
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
4:00 pm - 11:35 amDTW-MEL
29h 35m3 stops
6:00 am - 7:58 pmMEL-DTW
27h 58m3 stops
$1,578Air Canada
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Sat, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 26
8:40 am - 10:50 amDTW-MEL
36h 10m2 stops
12:10 pm - 11:53 pmMEL-DTW
25h 43m2 stops
$1,586Air New Zealand
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Sat, Aug 3 - Sun, Aug 25
8:40 am - 8:35 pmDTW-MEL
45h 55m2 stops
6:15 pm - 11:53 pmMEL-DTW
43h 38m2 stops
$1,671Air New Zealand
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Sat, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 26
4:00 pm - 11:35 amDTW-MEL
29h 35m3 stops
6:00 am - 7:57 pmMEL-DTW
27h 57m3 stops
$1,966Air Canada
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Tue, May 28 - Tue, Jun 4
8:47 pm - 5:20 pmDTW-MEL
54h 33m2 stops
3:15 pm - 7:51 pmMEL-DTW
42h 36m2 stops
$2,310Etihad Airways
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Tue, May 28 - Tue, Jun 4
7:57 pm - 5:25 amDTW-MEL
43h 28m1 stop
1:00 pm - 10:59 pmMEL-DTW
23h 59m1 stop
$2,554Qantas Airways
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Sat, Aug 3 - Sun, Aug 25
7:57 pm - 5:25 amDTW-MEL
43h 28m1 stop
10:30 am - 10:59 pmMEL-DTW
26h 29m2 stops
$2,700Qantas Airways
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Sat, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 26

Flights from Detroit to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Melbourne 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 Detroit to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport is March, where tickets cost $1,495 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $2,750 and $2,465 respectively.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Turkish Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $1,115. KAYAK users also found Detroit to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) round-trip flights on Air Canada from $1,578 and on Air New Zealand from $1,586.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$909
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 64% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport was $909 for a one-way ticket and $1,251 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    On your way to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), you’ll fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. You’ll be landing at Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Melbourne, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Melbourne are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,871 and an overall rating of 8.2, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,178 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Detroit to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from Detroit 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 Detroit to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and MEL 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 Detroit to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 4 airlines serving from Detroit to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Melbourne. 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 Detroit to Melbourne? 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.
8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 632 reviews
8.1Comfort
7.6Food
8.8Crew
7.9Entertainment
8.4Boarding
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Can you please process refund. Mum died and dad went to Pakistan to bury her after cancelling flight.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2024AKL - YVR
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Can you please process refund. Mum died and dad went to Pakistan to bury her after cancelling flight.

Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

Good food and entertainment options. Great Staff that were all welcoming and caregiving.

The recline on the seat in front of me came back so that I was staring at the top of the man’s head in front of me the whole trip. He refused to bring his seat back up twice every time he was instructed to do so and only relented when he had a tray of good in front of him. And then right back in my lap!!! Horrible man!! I complained to the staff multiple times, but no one would address the issue. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect flight.

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

The pilot tried to make up for lost time due to delays that were out of her control. She communicated the issues openly and clearly and made every effort to do what she could to alleviate issues.

So here's the rub - my flight was booked through Chatdeal even though I bought it under the Kayak umbrella. All the return flights were theoretically through Air New Zealand, however except for the initial leg from New Zealand, they were all partnered flights. So when I arrived at the airport in New Zealand they could only issue me my ticket to Fiji. Once in Fiji I had to do some serious leg work and finagling to get my ticket to Los Angeles through Fiji Air. This included a monitored covid RAT that I wasn't aware I needed to do. So I gave the score I did because of the complexity and annoyance created in the process of getting a boarding pass for my Nadi-LA flight.

The international flight from Sydney to Dallas had great food. I have travelled a lot over the years and this has been the most memorable in my experience so far.

flight delayed, wait in crowded gate. staff inattentive. had to remind them to get my coat from their closet. not many new movies, media choices were limited (nothing compared to Emirates.) Lounge was crowded

flight delayed, wait in crowded gate. staff inattentive. had to remind them to get my coat from their closet. not many new movies, media choices were limited (nothing compared to Emirates.)

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Flight was delayed 2.5 hours - a big deal on an overnight when you plan to sleep.

I feel like they have upgraded the app since I last flew United and I found it to be super helpful. I had stopped flying United unless absolutely necessary and my experience on this trip indicates they have been working hard to improve their services.

Surprisingly easy! I was hesitant to try this, but the cost swayed me. I actually felt like I had less stress than all the taxiing and possible delays that occur with short regional flights where you spend less time in the air than getting to and from the plane..

This flight was delayed multiple times and eventually canceled around 2-3ish. Original take off time was around 10:30am. By 3, there were no other options out of Houston, so stuck in Houston for from 3pm - 11am the next day.

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Worst situation ever! I booked my tickets for this trip on Alaska Airlines. I guess AA is a partner and we flew nonstop from Eugene to PHX on an AA jet. I had to pay for luggage from PHX to EUG. And this was an Alaska Airlines reservation paid for with Alaska airlines credit card! Got to the PHX airport and was not able to check bags because of some weird issue with the AA software. My reservation had to be the-entered by the agent. I will never pick another American Airlines flight on the Alaska Airlines website. While on vacation, I tried to upgrade our seats for the trip home. The request just buffered and never went through. I tried four times and was charged four times on my credit card. The card was charged but the seats were never changed. What a wreck!

Left from gate 30 minutes before flight. Never been late to a flight ever. It says 15 minutes before explicitly on the ticket.

I like the boarding process, it was fast. The seat doesn’t have a TV for a long flight and food wasn’t served, just snacks.

Use planes with TVs on flights over 4 hours. The free entertainment was a cheap in between solution for a very long flight that you don't even bother providing meals or decent snacks.

Even though we left CMI late, we mostly made up the time.

Delayed almost 4 hours for a 45 minute flight with no explanation.

Again, multiple delays and I eventually just canceled and drove!

Great crew. Very comfortable business seats with nice bedding. Good food. We were delayed to let late passengers on the flight, but otherwise great experience.

Great crew. We were delayed so that late passengers could get on the flight. Love the bedding in business class. Good food. Great experience.

The CX617 from HK to BKK was delayed more than 1.5 hours.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/3Thu
3 stops
49h 27mDTW-MEL
$909
10/3Thu
1 stop
33h 45mDTW-MEL
$981
10/3Thu
2 stops
26h 34mDTW-MEL
$1,058
10/12Sat
2 stopsTurkish Airlines
33h 30mDTW-MEL
$1,115
10/12Sat
1 stop
44h 53mDTW-MEL
$1,126
8/5Mon
2 stops
32h 40mDTW-MEL
$1,151
8/5Mon
3 stops
29h 37mDTW-MEL
$1,184
10/12Sat
3 stops
42h 25mDTW-MEL
$1,277
8/5Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
43h 50mDTW-MEL
$2,366

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Last minute flights from Detroit to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Detroit to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/11Sat
multi-stopAir Canada
48h 25mDTW-MEL
5/15Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
52h 07mMEL-DTW
$2,606
5/11Sat
multi-stopAir Canada
48h 25mDTW-MEL
5/15Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
52h 07mMEL-DTW
$2,608
5/11Sat
multi-stopCathay Pacific
34h 11mDTW-MEL
5/15Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
44h 27mMEL-DTW
$3,140
5/11Sat
multi-stopJapan Airlines
32h 35mDTW-MEL
5/15Wed
multi-stopJapan Airlines
35h 58mMEL-DTW
$3,231
5/11Sat
multi-stopQantas Airways
27h 50mDTW-MEL
5/15Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
21h 34mMEL-DTW
$3,723
5/11Sat
multi-stopQantas Airways
25h 35mDTW-MEL
5/15Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
21h 34mMEL-DTW
$3,724

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Detroit - Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) Flights

Departure:

Detroit (undefined)United States

Destination:

Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL)Australia

Return flight deals:

Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) - Detroit

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