Which airlines fly to Detroit?

United Airlines, Qantas Airways and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Detroit from Australia according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Detroit. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Detroit on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Detroit?

On average, it takes 20h 21m to fly from Australia to Detroit if you fly out of Sydney (the most popular airport in Australia) and into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (the most popular airport in Detroit). If you’re flying out of Brisbane and into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, then the flight time is around 24h 16m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Australia to Detroit?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Virgin Australia are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Detroit

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Detroit?

Prices for flights from Australia to Detroit are updated daily.

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As of October 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Detroit.

How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Detroit?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Detroit.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Detroit may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Detroit. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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09:10 - 16:04SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 54m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

16:45 - 07:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,067United Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

11:20 - 20:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

15:24 - 09:05DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 41m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

$1,067United Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

09:10 - 22:27SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 17m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

08:45 - 07:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,286Virgin Australia

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

09:15 - 22:27SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 12m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

10:59 - 07:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 01m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,287Virgin Australia

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

10:45 - 17:40BNE Brisbane-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 55m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

18:20 - 08:45DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BNE Brisbane

47h 25m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

$1,391Air Canada

Fri, 5 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb

09:40 - 16:01BNE Brisbane-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 21m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

15:33 - 06:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BNE Brisbane

23h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,409Qantas Airways

Fri, 5 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb

10:40 - 22:53BNE Brisbane-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 13m1 stop Los Angeles

20:26 - 08:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BNE Brisbane

21h 04m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,410Delta

Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

10:40 - 22:53BNE Brisbane-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 13m1 stop Los Angeles

12:50 - 08:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BNE Brisbane

28h 40m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles

$1,410Delta

Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

09:40 - 19:48BNE Brisbane-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

15:33 - 09:10DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BNE Brisbane

26h 37m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,432Qantas Airways

Fri, 5 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb

10:45 - 17:40BNE Brisbane-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 55m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

16:15 - 08:45DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BNE Brisbane

25h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Vancouver Intl

$1,453Air Canada

Thu, 4 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb

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11:20 - 18:37SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 17m1 stop San Francisco

19:41 - 07:55DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 14m1 stop San Francisco

$1,144United Airlines

Mon, 19 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

10:30 - 22:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:30 - 07:55DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$1,151United Airlines

Mon, 19 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

11:20 - 18:37SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 17m1 stop San Francisco

15:31 - 08:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 29m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

$1,151United Airlines

Mon, 19 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

14:35 - 21:27MEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

14:49 - 05:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

22h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,566Qantas Airways

Mon, 19 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

10:15 - 05:21SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

08:15 - 07:50DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 35m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles

$2,160Delta

Mon, 19 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

10:15 - 23:59SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 44m2 stops Los Angeles Salt Lake City

08:15 - 07:50DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 35m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles

$2,160Delta

Mon, 19 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

10:15 - 05:21SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

18:00 - 07:50DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 50m1 stop Los Angeles

$2,355Delta

Mon, 19 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

10:20 - 21:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

09:02 - 08:35DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 33m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

$3,503Air Canada

Mon, 19 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

10:20 - 21:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

09:02 - 08:35DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 33m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

$3,519Air Canada

Mon, 19 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

16:20 - 16:49MEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

39h 29m3 stops Singapore Changi Frankfurt am Main New York John F Kennedy Intl

06:10 - 18:10DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

44h 00m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Frankfurt am Main Singapore Changi

$6,166Multiple Airlines

Mon, 19 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

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5 Nov

SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

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9 Nov

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SYD07:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

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3 Dec

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32h 55m

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17 Nov

SYD11:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

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21 Nov

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SYD07:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

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5 Nov

SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 17m

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DTW22:27Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9 Nov

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30h 15m

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SYD07:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,286

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9 Nov

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29h 12m

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DTW22:27Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

16 Nov

DTW10:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 01m

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SYD07:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,287

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26 Nov

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20h 43m

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BNE Brisbane - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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BNE Brisbane - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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1 stop27h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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BNE Brisbane - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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1 stop25h 08m

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$1,432

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BNE Brisbane - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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2 stops45h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/2

16:15-08:45

2 stops25h 30m

$1,453

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to Detroit. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,479. The month of April is another great option to travel to Detroit, with average flight prices from Australia averaging around $1,533.

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Best price found	$621
Fastest flight time	20h 21m
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The best one-way flight to Detroit from Australia in the past 72 hours is $621. The best return flight deal from Australia to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,067.

The fastest flight from Australia to Detroit takes 20h 21m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Detroit?
Prices for flights from Australia to Detroit are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Detroit?
As of October 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Detroit.
How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Detroit?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Detroit.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Detroit may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Detroit. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $844	Free cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,169 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $864	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,655 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,037	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,366 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,043	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,111 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,390	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,776 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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