Flying from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit. The city operates in the UTC-4 timezone and is 15 hours behind Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to DTW won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Melbourne to DTW. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the best route and your public transport options.
Searching for a handy hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DTW instead:
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Detroit. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 27 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 8 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from $749 or travel return from just $1,569. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find flight tickets from Melbourne to DTW if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Simply enter your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Detroit, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Detroit is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Melbourne to DTW in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Detroit
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Detroit right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:
Detroit Institute of Arts and Motown Museum are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Detroit travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Michigan Central Station.
Complete your Detroit trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Melbourne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Detroit. Check out the offers and instantly compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.