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Flight deals from Detroit Wayne County to Melbourne

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Melbourne? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $2,458. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Melbourne.$2,408 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,408, select.

Melbourne.$2,458 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May, returning Wed, 27 May.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,458, select.

Melbourne.$2,469 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,469, select.

Melbourne.$2,481 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,481, select.

Melbourne.$2,503 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Mon, 24 Aug.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,503, select.

Melbourne.$2,510 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,510, select.

Melbourne.$2,521 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Fri, 8 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,521, select.

Melbourne.$2,783 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Jun, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,783, select.

Melbourne.$2,829 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,829, select.

Melbourne.$2,853 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,853, select.

Melbourne.$2,881 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,881, select.

Melbourne.$2,895 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,895, select.

Melbourne.$2,904 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Thu, 24 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,904, select.

Melbourne.$2,909 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,909, select.

Melbourne.$2,995 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun, returning Tue, 7 Jul.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,995, select.

Melbourne.$3,021 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Jul, returning Fri, 17 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,021, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Melbourne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Detroit Wayne County to Melbourne flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Detroit to Melbourne: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$2,408
Cheapest month to fly	May

Finding cheap flights from Detroit Wayne County to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Melbourne?

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.

How much are return flights from Detroit Wayne County to Melbourne?

The best price we found for a return flight from Detroit Wayne County to Melbourne is $2,408. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Detroit Wayne County to Melbourne?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Detroit Wayne County to Melbourne. But we found flights with one or more stops from $2,408.

How many flights are there a week from Detroit Wayne County to Melbourne?

As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Detroit Wayne County to Melbourne.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Melbourne?

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Melbourne is usually May.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Melbourne?

If you're flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from $2,408.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Melbourne on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Melbourne on Monday, 25 May 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Melbourne?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Detroit Wayne County Airport and Melbourne. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I get the best flight deal from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Melbourne?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Melbourne?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Melbourne?

In April, the average temperature is usually around 15°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Melbourne with?

Currently, Qantas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Melbourne: what you need to know

Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of Detroit, where Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located. Melbourne follows the UTC+11 timezone.
To avoid missing your DTW to Melbourne flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from DTW to Melbourne with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The journey from central Detroit to DTW takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near DTW:
Of all flights departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Melbourne

The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne flight is $1,106. The cheapest price for a return flight is $2,408. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from DTW to Melbourne, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from DTW to Melbourne by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive will take roughly 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from DTW to Melbourne.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Once you've hopped off your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so.
Settle in and unpack not long after your DTW to Melbourne flight at Corio Bay Motel. This comfy accommodation option is a short drive from AVV.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from AVV three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.

Essendon Airport (MEB)

Hop off your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne and head straight for your hotel or start exploring the sights right away. The centre of Melbourne is around 11 kilometres from Essendon Airport (MEB).
Enjoy a low-stress, comfortable start to your break by choosing a hotel near MEB after your DTW to Melbourne flight. Recover from a day of travel or just give yourself time to find your footing in a new city at:
Booking a couple of weeks in advance of your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne is a smart way to go. Along with better prices, you'll be able to choose the vehicle make and model you prefer at MEB.

Best time to go to Melbourne

December is the quietest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Melbourne based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne plane ticket with a departure in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 3ºC and 12ºC.

More about Melbourne

Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Melbourne, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Melbourne's Gardens, Flinders Street Railway Station and Melbourne Park are major attractions which should be on any good Melbourne itinerary.

Explore more of Australia

Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the northeast, well-known attractions include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
If you want to check out another great destination in Australia, head for Launceston, roughly 451 kilometres southeast of Melbourne. Cataract Gorge Scenic Chairlift, Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk and Hollybank Mountain Bike Park are among the biggest draws.