Flights from Melbourne to Detroit
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Los Angeles
- 21h 49m
- two tickets, via Los Angeles
- $688
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 9,913 mi (15,954 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
United States
21h 49m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $688
Via San Francisco
United States
21h 56m
with the connection
Melbourne to San Francisco
flight 14h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: San Francisco International. Departure to Detroit: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Detroit
flight 4h 36m
two ticketsfrom $1,802
Via Shanghai
China
27h 18m
with the connection
Via Seoul
South Korea
27h 41m
with the connection
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
35h 20m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,286
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Melbourne to cities closest to Detroit
Melbourne to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 1,979 mi (3,185 km) from Detroit, flight 14h 25m
from $387
Melbourne to San Francisco
San Francisco: 2,087 mi (3,359 km) from Detroit, flight 14h 20m
from $553
Melbourne to London
London: 3,751 mi (6,036 km) from Detroit, flight 23h 55m
from $311
Melbourne to Helsinki
Helsinki: 4,279 mi (6,886 km) from Detroit, flight 23h 20m
from $602
Melbourne to Istanbul
Istanbul: 5,288 mi (8,511 km) from Detroit, flight 21h 10m
from $334
Melbourne to Santiago
Santiago: 5,294 mi (8,520 km) from Detroit, flight 12h 55m
from $944
To Detroit from cities closest to Melbourne
Shanghai to Detroit
Shanghai: 5,005 mi (8,055 km) from Melbourne, flight 13h 53m
Seoul to Detroit
Seoul: 5,333 mi (8,583 km) from Melbourne, flight 13h 6m
Honolulu to Detroit
Honolulu: 5,517 mi (8,879 km) from Melbourne, flight 8h 35m
from $395
San Francisco to Detroit
San Francisco: 7,865 mi (12,658 km) from Melbourne, flight 4h 36m
from $241
Los Angeles to Detroit
Los Angeles: 7,937 mi (12,774 km) from Melbourne, flight 4h 24m
from $199
San Diego to Detroit
San Diego: 7,945 mi (12,786 km) from Melbourne, flight 4h 28m
from $166
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Melbourne to Detroit?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Los Angeles.
What is the fastest way to fly from Melbourne to Detroit?
Via Los Angeles: 14h 25m to the connection, 4h 24m after it, about 21h 49m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Melbourne to Detroit with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Los Angeles from $688. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Melbourne and Detroit?
Los Angeles (21h 49m total), San Francisco (21h 56m total), Shanghai (27h 18m total), Seoul (27h 41m total) and Istanbul (35h 20m total).
How far is Detroit from Melbourne?
9,913 mi (15,954 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.