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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Melbourne from $1,315

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/13. 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.
DTW — MEL
Jun 14 — Jun 211
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Melbourne (ME1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

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$1,073
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne?

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 101% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Users have commonly found prices around $1,889 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,246. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to MEL?

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap Detroit to Melbourne flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Detroit to Melbourne specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Prices were last updated on June 9, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sun 7/75:33 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops26h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1411:55 amMEL - DTW
1 stop50h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,997
Tue 7/211:10 amDTW - MEL
2 stops43h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/1312:10 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops25h 49mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/8$2,067
Sun 6/168:40 amDTW - MEL
2 stops36h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 8/176:15 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops43h 44mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/7$2,078
Sun 7/75:37 amDTW - MEL
3 stops42h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/146:10 amMEL - DTW
3 stops32h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$2,202
Sun 7/75:37 amDTW - MEL
3 stops42h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1412:55 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops25h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$2,263
Sun 7/72:01 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops28h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/1410:55 amMEL - DTW
2 stops27h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$2,346
Sun 6/169:48 amDTW - MEL
3 stops35h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/176:00 amMEL - DTW
3 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$2,399
Sun 6/169:48 amDTW - MEL
3 stops35h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1712:10 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$2,442
Tue 7/211:20 amDTW - MEL
3 stops33h 45mAir Canada
Tue 8/136:00 amMEL - DTW
3 stops27h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 6/8$2,608

Detroit to Melbourne 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Detroit and Melbourne in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 8/134:50 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops28h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/2612:10 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops25h 43mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/7$1,315
Sun 11/106:00 amDTW - AVV
3 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/196:00 amAVV - DTW
3 stops44h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,328
Sun 11/1010:45 amDTW - AVV
3 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/168:55 pmAVV - DTW
3 stops41h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,329
Thu 8/88:40 amDTW - MEL
2 stops36h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/2612:10 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops41h 36mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/9$1,361
Thu 11/710:45 amDTW - AVV
3 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/196:00 amAVV - DTW
3 stops32h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,371
Thu 11/710:45 amDTW - AVV
3 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/168:55 pmAVV - DTW
3 stops41h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,372
Tue 12/36:00 amDTW - AVV
3 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/146:00 amAVV - DTW
3 stops44h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,389
Wed 11/610:45 amDTW - AVV
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/196:00 amAVV - DTW
3 stops32h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,392
Wed 11/610:45 amDTW - AVV
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/168:55 pmAVV - DTW
3 stops41h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,393

Detroit to Melbourne flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Detroit to Melbourne for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from Detroit to Melbourne. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Sun 6/168:40 amDTW - MEL
2 stops36h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 8/176:15 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops43h 44mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/7$2,078
Sun 6/169:48 amDTW - MEL
3 stops35h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/176:00 amMEL - DTW
3 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$2,399
Sun 6/169:48 amDTW - MEL
3 stops35h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1712:10 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$2,442
Sun 6/167:00 amDTW - MEL
1 stop32h 25mQantas Airways
Sat 8/179:30 amMEL - DTW
2 stops26h 51mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/7$3,402
Sun 6/167:00 amDTW - AVV
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/178:50 pmAVV - DTW
2 stops41h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$3,549
Sun 6/166:13 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops45h 17mEmirates
Fri 8/162:25 amMEL - DTW
3 stops57h 35mEmirates
Deal found 6/7$7,133
Sun 6/166:13 pmDTW - MEL
3 stops35h 22mEmirates
Fri 8/162:25 amMEL - DTW
3 stops57h 35mEmirates
Deal found 6/7$7,139

Find flights from Detroit to Melbourne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/13

2 stops28h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 8/26

2 stops25h 43m

$1,315

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne Avalon

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/10

3 stops40h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 11/19

3 stops44h 02m

$1,328

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne Avalon

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/10

3 stops41h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 11/16

3 stops41h 37m

$1,329

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/8

2 stops36h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 8/26

2 stops41h 36m

$1,361

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/9

2 stops32h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 11/18

2 stops35h 25m

$1,441

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/8

1 stop32h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 11/17

2 stops37h 43m

$1,560

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/8

3 stops34h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 11/18

3 stops30h 32m

$2,094

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/3

1 stop22h 39m

Melbourne

Tue 1/14

1 stop21h 43m

$2,187

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/3

2 stops34h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 1/13

2 stops35h 42m

$2,256

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Melbourne

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Temperature and rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MEL

Temperature

46.4 - 68 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated June 9, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Turkish Airlines and Qantas Airways from Detroit to Melbourne. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,421 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Best airlines in the world, staff excellent, crew excellent and friendly and helpful.

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,421 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,421 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Best airlines in the world, staff excellent, crew excellent and friendly and helpful.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
602 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,421 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Best airlines in the world, staff excellent, crew excellent and friendly and helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,883 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,421 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Best airlines in the world, staff excellent, crew excellent and friendly and helpful.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
933 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,421 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Best airlines in the world, staff excellent, crew excellent and friendly and helpful.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,717 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,421 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Best airlines in the world, staff excellent, crew excellent and friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Melbourne?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 17.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Detroit to Melbourne. 4 airlines have flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Melbourne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.

  • Can I find flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne for under $1,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air New Zealand for just $1,315, but on average you can expect to pay $1,422.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne for under $2,100?

    There are currently 7+ open flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne within the next 7 days for less than $2,100.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,315, Air New Zealand will fly you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,441 and $1,560, respectively. Air New Zealand is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What does DTW to MEL mean?

    DTW and MEL are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DTW to MEL refers to a flight route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne Airport. Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Melbourne that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Detroit to Melbourne flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Detroit to Melbourne with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Detroit to Melbourne flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Melbourne that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Detroit to Melbourne offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Detroit to Melbourne?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Detroit to Melbourne flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne flight deals updated?

    The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/9.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne?

    Consider American Airlines, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne (average of $1,073). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,690). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Detroit to Melbourne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,144Average$2,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,319Average$1,568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,403Average$1,860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
American AirlinesCheapest$2,525Average$2,775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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