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$1,060 Find cheap flights from Detroit to Melbourne

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 7/10. 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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4:50 pm - 10:50 amDTW-MEL
28h 00m2 stops
12:10 pm - 11:53 pmMEL-DTW
25h 43m2 stops
$1,347Air New Zealand
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Tue, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 27
8:40 am - 10:50 amDTW-MEL
36h 10m2 stops
8:45 am - 11:53 pmMEL-DTW
29h 08m2 stops
$1,407Air New Zealand
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Tue, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 27
4:00 pm - 11:25 amDTW-MEL
29h 25m3 stops
6:00 am - 7:57 pmMEL-DTW
27h 57m3 stops
$1,447
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Fri, May 31 - Fri, Jun 7
4:00 pm - 4:00 pmDTW-AVV
34h 00m3 stops
8:50 pm - 3:17 pmAVV-DTW
56h 27m3 stops
$1,596
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 22
11:05 am - 7:30 amDTW-MEL
30h 25m2 stops
10:55 am - 8:18 pmMEL-DTW
23h 23m2 stops
$1,618United Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Fri, Jun 7
8:40 pm - 11:35 amDTW-MEL
48h 55m3 stops
6:00 pm - 3:18 pmMEL-DTW
59h 18m3 stops
$1,706Air Canada
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Sat, Aug 3 - Sat, Aug 10
8:10 pm - 7:40 pmDTW-MEL
33h 30m2 stops
9:20 pm - 11:14 amMEL-DTW
51h 54m3 stops
$1,708Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 23 - Sat, Oct 5
4:00 pm - 11:35 amDTW-MEL
29h 35m3 stops
6:00 am - 10:38 amMEL-DTW
42h 38m3 stops
$1,770Air Canada
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Fri, Aug 23 - Fri, Aug 30
7:40 pm - 8:15 amDTW-MEL
22h 35m1 stop
10:55 am - 6:43 pmMEL-DTW
21h 48m1 stop
$1,955United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 4
8:10 pm - 7:40 pmDTW-MEL
33h 30m2 stops
9:20 pm - 6:25 pmMEL-DTW
35h 05m2 stops
$2,034Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Aug 22 - 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?

The average price of all flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Melbourne on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Detroit to Melbourne. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

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, 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 is August, where tickets cost $1,799 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $2,549 and $2,274 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne, 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 52 days before departure.

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Cheapest flight

$1,060
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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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 Detroit to Melbourne flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne was $1,060 for a one-way ticket and $1,347 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    When flying out of Detroit you will be using Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. You will be landing at one of these airports: Melbourne Avalon or Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Melbourne?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Melbourne?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Melbourne?

    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.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne 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?

    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 with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Melbourne?

    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 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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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.
7/10Wed
3 stops
44h 20mDTW-MEL
$1,060
7/10Wed
2 stops
40h 15mDTW-MEL
$1,296
7/10Wed
1 stop
31h 55mDTW-MEL
$1,512

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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.
5/6Mon
multi-stop
30h 50mDTW-AVV
8/13Tue
multi-stop
36h 58mAVV-DTW
$1,827
5/6Mon
multi-stop
26h 45mDTW-MEL
8/13Tue
multi-stop
36h 43mMEL-DTW
$1,855
5/6Mon
multi-stop
26h 45mDTW-MEL
8/13Tue
multi-stop
34h 13mMEL-DTW
$1,915
5/6Mon
multi-stop
32h 35mDTW-MEL
8/13Tue
multi-stop
33h 58mMEL-DTW
$2,065
5/6Mon
multi-stop
44h 35mDTW-MEL
8/13Tue
multi-stop
34h 13mMEL-DTW
$2,257
5/4Sat
multi-stopJapan Airlines
32h 35mDTW-MEL
5/8Wed
multi-stopJapan Airlines
30h 37mMEL-DTW
$2,660
5/6Mon
multi-stop
44h 35mDTW-MEL
8/13Tue
multi-stop
31h 03mMEL-DTW
$2,668
5/4Sat
multi-stopAir Canada
29h 05mDTW-MEL
5/8Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
52h 07mMEL-DTW
$2,784
5/6Mon
multi-stop
32h 35mDTW-MEL
8/12Mon
multi-stop
50h 51mMEL-DTW
$3,064
5/4Sat
multi-stopQantas Airways
28h 08mDTW-MEL
5/8Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
21h 34mMEL-DTW
$3,723

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Detroit - Melbourne Flights

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