Cheap flights from Detroit to Melbourne from £508

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Thu, May 28
Detroit DTWMelbourne MEL
£508
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Fri, May 29
Detroit DTWMelbourne MEL
£509
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Wed, May 27
Detroit DTWMelbourne MEL
£510
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£1,166
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Thu, May 28 – Wed, Jun 3
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£1,170
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
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How much do flights to Melbourne cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£508

Cheapest round-trip

£1,166

Average round-trip

£1,237

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Qantas

Getting from Melbourne airport to the city center

Fastest option: SkyBus express coach. Best value: regional bus services and ride-sharing.

Melbourne is served by Melbourne Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, located 23 km northwest of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including express coaches, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Melbourne does not have a direct rail link to the airport, making SkyBus the most popular public transport option. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-50 min

adult one-way; return tickets available

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

direct to CBD

50-70 min

adult one-way

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

beachside suburbs

25-55 min

metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-55 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

25-50 min

pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

25-50 min

per day; varies by vehicle type

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and regional travel

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Melbourne Airport does not have a direct train connection to the city center.
  • SkyBus operates 24/7 with reduced frequency during late night hours.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing pickup points are located at the ground transport area outside each terminal.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during morning and evening peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Melbourne

Depart from
Detroit Metropolitan
Arrive to
Melbourne
Average flights per week
369
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Detroit to Melbourne

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
QantasQFAQFNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
WestJetWJAWSNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
United AirlinesUALUANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Melbourne

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C15°C
February25°C15°C
March23°C14°C
April19°C11°C
May15°C9°C
June13°C7°C
July12°C6°C
August13°C6°C
September16°C7°C
October19°C9°C
November21°C11°C
December23°C13°C
Hottest Month
26°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
301
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
23 May
17°C10°C
30 May
71%
16°C14°C
Sunday
24 May
87%
16°C11°C
31 May
85%
15°C14°C
Monday
25 May
87%
17°C12°C
1 Jun
89%
17°C14°C
Tuesday
26 May
17°C11°C
2 Jun
80%
13°C8°C
Wednesday
27 May
87%
16°C13°C
3 Jun
72%
12°C6°C
Thursday
28 May
18°C12°C
4 Jun
88%
13°C12°C
Friday
29 May
17°C12°C
5 Jun
87%
14°C9°C
Book your trip to arrive at Melbourne, or Avalon. The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Jetstar Airways, WestJet, Frontier Airlines, and United Airlines. Detroit and Melbourne have 369 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Detroit?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Detroit and London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Orlando, Manchester, Atlanta, New York, Dallas, Phoenix, Fort Myers, Tampa, Philadelphia, Erbil, Monterrey, Baghdad, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Denver, Edinburgh, Glasgow.
What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Bali, Gold Coast, Singapore, Denpasar, Bangkok, New Delhi, Auckland, Cairns, Hobart, Manchester, Canberra, Amritsar, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila.
Which airports are there in Detroit?
Detroit is mainly served by Detroit Metropolitan. But there are other airports nearby, including Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport, Willow Run Airport.
What airports are near Detroit?
The main airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan. It is also served by Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, Capital Region International, London International, Windsor International, Toledo Express, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.
Which airlines fly between Detroit and Melbourne?
Currently, you can fly between Detroit and Melbourne with Qantas, Jetstar Airways, WestJet, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Detroit and Melbourne?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Detroit and Melbourne, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Detroit and Melbourne?
Traveling between Detroit and Melbourne, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Detroit?
There are a number of airports in and around Detroit. The main one is Detroit Metropolitan and other nearby airports include Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, Capital Region International, London International, Windsor International, Toledo Express, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Detroit and Melbourne depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Detroit, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Detroit and Melbourne arrive?
What time do flights between Detroit and Melbourne depart?
What time do flights between Detroit and Melbourne arrive?

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