Traveling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Detroit is 15 hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to DTW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEL and DTW include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight is $502. A round-trip fare is currently $819. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from MEL to DTW. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MEL to DTW by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to MEL:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Reserve a hotel near DTW if you're taking a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and see more of Detroit and beyond.
Booking your ride from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit is approximately 32 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the center driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Detroit in February.
When booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Detroit, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to DTW sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Detroit. Around 386 kilometers away to the west, top sights here include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Columbus is another well-known destination in United States and is around 257 kilometers south of Detroit. No trip is complete without seeing Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
