Private charter · DTW → MLB
Detroit to Melbourne
987 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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Detroit to Melbourne, door to door faster.
Trade about 21 hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Detroit to Melbourne Orlando International Airport in Melbourne, 987 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 987 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 21 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Detroit
Airports in Detroit
DTW
Major airportDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit · KDTW
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 12,003 ft
DET
Commercial airportColeman A. Young Municipal Airport
Detroit · KDET
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,092 ft
MTC
Commercial airportSelfridge Air National Guard Base Airport
Mount Clemens · KMTC
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,000 ft
YIP
Commercial airportWillow Run Airport
Detroit · KYIP
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,543 ft
PTK
Commercial airportOakland County International Airport
Pontiac · KPTK
- From downtown
- 30 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,521 ft
Arriving Melbourne
Airports in Melbourne
MLB
Commercial airportMelbourne Orlando International Airport
Melbourne · KMLB
- From downtown
- Under 1 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,181 ft
TIX
Commercial airportSpace Coast Regional Airport
Titusville · KTIX
- From downtown
- 30 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,319 ft
When you land
Things to do in Melbourne
Melbourne sits at the heart of the Space Coast, where aerospace, defense and high-tech manufacturing anchor the economy. Major defense contractors, aircraft manufacturers and engineering firms operate here, along with a supply chain tied to launches from Cape Canaveral, and Florida Tech brings research and engineering talent to town. Business travelers often split their time between offices in Melbourne and Palm Bay and sites farther north near the Cape.
- 01
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
North of Melbourne, see Space Shuttle Atlantis, a Saturn V rocket and astronaut exhibits, and check the schedule for launch-viewing opportunities.
- 02
Space Coast Launch Viewing
With frequent launches from Cape Canaveral, beaches and riverfront parks around the Space Coast offer excellent vantage points to watch rockets lift off.
- 03
Sebastian Inlet State Park
Known for some of Florida's most consistent surf, the park also offers jetty fishing, snorkeling, camping and a museum on the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet.
- 04
Historic Downtown Melbourne
Near the Indian River Lagoon, the walkable historic downtown offers restaurants, breweries, shops, the Henegar Center theater and frequent street festivals and art events.
- 05
Brevard Zoo
Known for its kayak tours through an African wildlife habitat, the zoo also offers giraffe feeding, a treetop ropes and zipline course and native Florida wildlife exhibits.
- 06
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge
This stretch of beach south of Melbourne Beach is one of the most important sea turtle nesting areas in the Western Hemisphere, with guided turtle walks in summer.
Questions
Detroit to Melbourne flights
How long is a private flight from Detroit to Melbourne?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 987 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 21 hours.
Which airports do flights from Detroit to Melbourne use?
You can depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET), or Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport (MTC) and arrive at Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) or Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Detroit to Melbourne cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Detroit and Melbourne?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Melbourne back to Detroit are priced the same way.
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Melbourne to Detroit
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