MEL - DTW

$505 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 4/30. 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.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

 
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
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
Travelers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 24% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$794
Typical prices: $725-$915
United Airlines
Thu 4/30Thu 5/7
MEL - DTW • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$505
Typical prices: $482-$1,344
United Airlines
Thu 4/30
MEL - DTW • 2 stops
Top airlines
United Airlines
Cheapest • from $794 (round-trip)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
April
Cheapest • 32% price drop
June
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Detroit!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

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 round-trip 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Melbourne to Detroit

Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 11:37 pmMEL-DTW
26h 42m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 8:15 amDTW-MEL
34h 00m2 stops
$794United Airlines
Find Deal
Fri, Dec 19 - Mon, Dec 29
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 1:15 pmMEL-DTW
40h 15m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 9:30 amDTW-MEL
47h 30m2 stops
$795United Airlines
Find Deal
Fri, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 20
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 8:26 pmMEL-DTW
24h 56m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 9:30 amDTW-MEL
32h 20m2 stops
$798United Airlines
Find Deal
Fri, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 20
Delta Logo
10:10 am - 3:25 pmMEL-DTW
21h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:25 am - 8:00 amDTW-MEL
31h 35m1 stop
$871Delta
Find Deal
Fri, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 20
Air Canada Logo
8:00 am - 5:35 pmMEL-DTW
49h 35m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:15 pm - 1:35 pmDTW-MEL
51h 20m3 stops
$880Air Canada
Find Deal
Thu, Dec 18 - Tue, Dec 30
United Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 11:43 pmMEL-DTW
31h 13m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:12 am - 10:00 amDTW-MEL
32h 48m2 stops
$1,008United Airlines
Find Deal
Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17
Delta Logo
10:10 am - 6:46 pmMEL-DTW
24h 36m2 stops
Delta Logo
8:33 pm - 8:00 amDTW-MEL
43h 27m1 stop
$1,086Delta
Find Deal
Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
Delta Logo
10:10 am - 3:26 pmMEL-DTW
21h 16m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:20 pm - 8:00 amDTW-MEL
43h 40m2 stops
$1,089Delta
Find Deal
Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 am - 3:08 pmMEL-DTW
25h 08m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
3:58 pm - 11:25 amDTW-MEL
27h 27m2 stops
$1,090Qantas Airways
Find Deal
Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
Delta Logo
10:10 am - 3:26 pmMEL-DTW
21h 16m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:20 pm - 8:00 amDTW-MEL
43h 40m2 stops
$1,093Delta
Find Deal
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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport departing in April.

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 your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Detroit on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Melbourne to Detroit. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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 $760 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,192 and $1,802 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$505
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 39% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% 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 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 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 $505 for a one-way ticket and $794 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Melbourne airport is called Melbourne and the only airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

  • 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, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Detroit are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $884 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $761 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • 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 travelers 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Detroit with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. Booking your flights between Melbourne and DTW 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 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 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Detroit? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9020 reviews
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

I dread trans-Pacific flights. They are very long. This was my first time on Universal, and it was my best crossing ever. The staff were professional, the hospitality was great, and the food was delicious. The entertainment system filled the long flight hours. I will seek out Universal flights from now onwards. 🙂

10.0 ExcellentMike, Nov 2025YOW - EWR
Read more United Airlines reviews

I dread trans-Pacific flights. They are very long. This was my first time on Universal, and it was my best crossing ever. The staff were professional, the hospitality was great, and the food was delicious. The entertainment system filled the long flight hours. I will seek out Universal flights from now onwards. 🙂

United has come a long way, it’s been a fantastic experience traveling with them.

Even though we were delayed, we were able to make our connection

Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

This flight leg was fantastic - super comfortable and a great selection of things to watch on the TV. Staff were excellent, really above and beyond.

More choices on snacks. Built-in video screen to enjoy entertainment choices.

we landed at cmh ten minutes early but had to sit on tarmac for twenty minutes because a plane was at our gate despite the fact that 3 other gates were open.

flight was good until we arrived at cmh ten minutes early but then sat on tarmac for twenty minutes because a plane was at our gate, so we had to wait despite the pilot tellling us that 3 other gates were open.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

I have a gluten allergy so did have any food

I have a gluten allergy so didn't have any food

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Everything was good The connects, with no blame to crew. Or pilots. I understand they are short staffed. Everything went well for me. I'll be using you guys again in May if not sooner.

this plane was really old, had exit row seats and tray was in arm of seat so super uncomfortable to use. another seat they could t even use the tray it was broke. seat i. front of me had duct tape on it cause seat was ripped open... this plane should either be updated or retired.

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Melbourne to Detroit

Information on your arrival and departure airports