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Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Detroit from $1,274

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Detroit departing on 7/11. 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
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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Cheap flight deals 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.
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9:15 pm - 9:16 amMEL-DTW
26h 01m2 stops
2:50 pm - 5:25 amDTW-MEL
24h 35m1 stop
$1,274American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 21
9:25 am - 10:39 pmMEL-DTW
27h 14m2 stops
2:50 pm - 6:45 amDTW-MEL
25h 55m2 stops
$1,300American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 10 - Mon, Jul 22
9:15 pm - 4:28 amMEL-DTW
45h 13m1 stop
4:52 pm - 6:45 amDTW-MEL
23h 53m1 stop
$1,418
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Mon, Jul 8 - Thu, Jul 25
9:15 pm - 5:42 amMEL-DTW
46h 27m1 stop
4:52 pm - 6:45 amDTW-MEL
23h 53m1 stop
$1,434
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Tue, Jul 9 - Sun, Jul 28
8:30 pm - 7:58 pmMEL-DTW
37h 28m3 stops
4:00 pm - 11:35 amDTW-MEL
29h 35m3 stops
$1,979Air Canada
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 7
10:55 am - 6:32 amMEL-DTW
33h 37m1 stop
7:28 am - 8:15 amDTW-MEL
34h 47m1 stop
$2,043United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 7
10:55 am - 11:59 pmMEL-DTW
27h 04m2 stops
4:50 pm - 8:15 amDTW-MEL
49h 25m2 stops
$2,092United Airlines
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Sat, Jul 13 - Fri, Jul 19
6:00 am - 7:57 pmMEL-DTW
27h 57m3 stops
11:20 am - 11:05 amDTW-MEL
33h 45m3 stops
$2,100Air Canada
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Thu, May 30 - Mon, Jun 3
1:00 pm - 11:05 pmMEL-DTW
24h 05m1 stop
2:50 pm - 5:25 amDTW-MEL
24h 35m1 stop
$2,282Qantas Airways
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Wed, Jul 10 - Sun, Jul 21
12:00 pm - 11:05 pmMEL-DTW
25h 05m2 stops
7:35 pm - 5:25 amDTW-MEL
43h 50m1 stop
$2,322Qantas Airways
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Mon, Jul 8 - Thu, Jul 25

Flights from Melbourne to Detroit - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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 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 June, where tickets cost $1,073 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets is $2,332 and $2,069 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 85 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$1,274
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 37% lower on average.
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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 $1,274 for a round-trip ticket.

  • 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Detroit, with oneworld 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 $1,386 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 $1,249 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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.

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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 11118 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.2Comfort
6.7Food
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
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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.

2.0 MediocreTed, May 2024IAD - SFO
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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.

Only water and pretzels served on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. No video screens and so no wired audio. Poor sound on plan so did not understand anything said by crew. This is a safety issue. Electrical socket did not retain charging block so could not charge phone. No video screen so could not watch movies. Phone is not a substitute.

It was fine. Flight was on time and arrived at destination with 15 min to spare.

My bag was lost with my medicine and I am very inconvenienced. I don’t know what happened, however I want you to do a better job on getting people’s bag back

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 food that was offered based on class level of your ticket was absolutely ridiculous and disgusting. They didn't even hot tea to serve, the food was horrible. On our departure flight I was seated in premium plus economy and considering the cost of the flight the food was literally some of the worst I've ever eaten. On the return flight I sat in economy with extra leg room and was given a thin little throw "blanket" and a flimsy little pillow. The air condition was on artic and the seating arrangement wasn't really worth the money. The seat didn't recline good enough and the foot rest was laughable. Total waste.

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.

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 room where it was being kept.

The flight was delayed due to weather issue…WiFi did not work and even though I wanted to pay for WiFi I couldn’t buy it. Overall very disappointing even though I paid and reserved Business class

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

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.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

All four American Airlines flights I took in last seven days were delayed. Caused me loads of problems, missed meetings, loss of time and money.

American cancelled our flight home. Zero option for hotel, alternative transportation and took 3 hours to find our bags so we could take a 3 hour UBER ride home on our dime. Never flying AA again.

They gave my seat away although it was a connecting flight with them and the flight was a bit delayed.

They ocer booked the connecting flight. My bags took a long time to come out, nevertheless I got to the gate in time to board, but they have given my seat to another passenger. They were aware I was connecting from another flight that was a little late, but they did not care. The customer representatives were rude. A horrible experience.

Flight was cancelled had to move to another gate late again no internet paid for the month and never can use it waste of money

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

Melbourne - Detroit Flights

Departure:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Destination:

Detroit (DTW)United States

Return flight deals:

Detroit - Melbourne

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