How long does it take to fly to Detroit?

On average, it takes 20h 19m 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 21h 06m.

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

Delta, United Airlines, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Detroit

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 39% 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.

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 August 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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11:00 - 23:42MEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 42m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

16:30 - 07:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

23h 30m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,455Delta

Wed, 7 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

11:00 - 17:09MEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 09m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

07:25 - 07:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

32h 35m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,455Delta

Wed, 7 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

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

21h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

19:24 - 05:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

41h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,511American Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Mon, 16 Nov

13:10 - 09:30BNE Brisbane-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

08:00 - 06:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BNE Brisbane

31h 30m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,533American Airlines

Thu, 4 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb

12:45 - 09:28MEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

36h 43m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

08:15 - 10:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

34h 15m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$1,720United Airlines

Thu, 24 Dec - Mon, 11 Jan

06:00 - 18:38SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 38m2 stops Melbourne Dallas/Fort Worth

16:36 - 17:35DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 59m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

$1,757Multiple Airlines

Thu, 26 Nov - Sat, 30 Jan

09:20 - 16:04SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 44m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

16:55 - 09:05DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

48h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,796United Airlines

Thu, 26 Nov - Sat, 30 Jan

14:05 - 20:26SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 21m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

16:36 - 06:55DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,800Multiple Airlines

Tue, 19 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan

09:40 - 15:46BNE Brisbane-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

16:36 - 06:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BNE Brisbane

22h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,839Qantas Airways

Thu, 4 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb

09:40 - 15:46BNE Brisbane-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

16:36 - 06:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BNE Brisbane

22h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,840Qantas Airways

Thu, 4 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb

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10:55 - 22:30MEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 35m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

12:35 - 07:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

52h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,481United Airlines

Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

06:00 - 07:30PER Perth-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

61h 30m3 stops Brisbane Los Angeles Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

12:07 - 17:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PER Perth

40h 53m3 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,406Multiple Airlines

Thu, 27 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

10:55 - 23:59MEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 04m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

19:18 - 08:15DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

22h 57m1 stop San Francisco

$2,436United Airlines

Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

23:45 - 18:59PER Perth-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 14m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles Los Angeles

18:25 - 11:20DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PER Perth

28h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,845Multiple Airlines

Thu, 27 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

15:30 - 20:29PER Perth-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 59m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:30 - 12:55DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PER Perth

38h 25m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$4,047Air Canada

Thu, 27 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

23:55 - 09:54PER Perth-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 59m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Auckland Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

17:00 - 11:15DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PER Perth

30h 15m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Melbourne

$4,303American Airlines

Thu, 27 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

20:45 - 14:16MEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

55h 31m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

18:50 - 11:05DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

50h 15m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$4,666Air Canada

Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

12:00 - 18:53SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

20h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

17:10 - 06:55DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$7,092Qantas Airways

Thu, 27 Aug - Sat, 12 Sep

09:15 - 23:43SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 28m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

15:50 - 06:50DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 00m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$7,204Delta

Thu, 27 Aug - Sat, 12 Sep

12:00 - 18:53SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

20h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

17:10 - 06:55DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$7,278Qantas Airways

Thu, 27 Aug - Sat, 12 Sep

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Delta flights from Australia to Detroit

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Delta

7 Oct

MEL11:00Melbourne

21h 09m

1 stop

DTW17:09Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26 Oct

DTW07:25Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 35m

2 stops

MEL07:00Melbourne

$1,455

Delta

7 Oct

MEL11:00Melbourne

23h 15m

1 stop

DTW19:15Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26 Oct

DTW16:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 30m

1 stop

MEL07:00Melbourne

$1,463

Delta

13 Oct

MEL11:00Melbourne

27h 42m

1 stop

DTW23:42Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26 Oct

DTW16:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 30m

1 stop

MEL07:00Melbourne

$1,466

American Airlines flights from Australia to Detroit

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American Airlines

24 Oct

MEL14:35Melbourne

21h 52m

1 stop

DTW21:27Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

16 Nov

DTW19:24Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

41h 36m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,511

American Airlines

4 Feb

BNE13:10Brisbane

35h 20m

2 stops

DTW09:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8 Feb

DTW08:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 30m

1 stop

BNE06:30Brisbane

$1,533

American Airlines

4 Feb

BNE13:10Brisbane

35h 20m

2 stops

DTW09:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8 Feb

DTW08:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 30m

1 stop

BNE06:30Brisbane

$1,534

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 26/10

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Sat 24/10

14:35-21:27

1 stop21h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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1 stop41h 36m

$1,511

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BNE Brisbane - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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13:10-09:30

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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MEL Melbourne - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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2 stops36h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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08:15-10:30

2 stops34h 15m

$1,720

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

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Thu 26/11

06:00-18:38

2 stops28h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 30/1

16:36-17:35

2 stops32h 59m

$1,757

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/11

09:20-16:04

1 stop22h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 30/1

16:55-09:05

2 stops48h 10m

$1,796

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/1

14:05-20:26

1 stop22h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 31/1

16:36-06:55

1 stop22h 19m

$1,800

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BNE Brisbane - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

BNEDTW

Brisbane

Thu 4/2

09:40-15:46

1 stop21h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/2

16:36-06:30

1 stop22h 54m

$1,839

BrisbaneDetroit

BNE Brisbane - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

BNEDTW

Brisbane

Thu 4/2

09:40-15:46

1 stop21h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/2

16:36-06:30

1 stop22h 54m

$1,840

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

In general, October 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 $1,322. The month of March is another great option to travel to Detroit, with average flight prices from Australia averaging around $1,329.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Detroit?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Detroit from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Detroit for around $1,699 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Detroit from Australia for as low as $1,451 on momondo.

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Best price found	$813
Fastest flight time	20h 19m
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The best one-way flight to Detroit from Australia in the past 72 hours is $813. The best return flight deal from Australia to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,455.

The fastest flight from Australia to Detroit takes 20h 19m

There are no direct flights from Australia to Detroit. There are no popular flight routes from Australia to Detroit.

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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 August 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.

Best airlines flying from Australia to Detroit

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $824	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,995 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $848	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,530 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $955	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,124 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,018	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,085 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,050	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,539 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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