Which airlines fly to Detroit?

For flights from Australia to Detroit, most momondo users will book with popular airlines such as American Airlines, Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Air Canada. Depending on what airport you fly from, you may have other airlines to choose from.

American Airlines Flights to Detroit

American Airlines will jet to Detroit around 24 times in an average week. Where you fly from will dictate what kind of deals you can get for American Airlines, but prices as low as $830 have been found from Melbourne to Detroit. American Airlines has scored 7.2/10 in momondo user reviews.

How long does it take to fly to Detroit?

On average, it takes 20h 20m to fly from Australia to Detroit if you fly out of Sydney Kingsford Smith (the most popular airport in Australia) and into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (the most popular airport in Detroit). If you’re flying out of Melbourne and into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, then the flight time is around 22h 47m.

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10:10 - 21:50SYD-DTW

26h 40m2 stops

16:09 - 08:05DTW-SYD

24h 56m2 stops

$1,168American Airlines

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Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct

11:20 - 17:35SYD-DTW

46h 15m2 stops

18:15 - 09:35DTW-SYD

47h 20m2 stops

$1,209Air Canada

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Thu, 19 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

13:00 - 19:04MEL-DTW

22h 04m1 stop

11:05 - 10:00DTW-MEL

30h 55m2 stops

$1,261United Airlines

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Wed, 3 Dec - Mon, 19 Jan

12:00 - 14:58MEL-DTW

41h 58m2 stops

17:35 - 10:00DTW-MEL

24h 25m1 stop

$1,266United Airlines

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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov

14:15 - 10:13SYD-DTW

34h 58m3 stops

10:53 - 13:15DTW-SYD

35h 22m2 stops

$1,376

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Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct

14:15 - 10:13SYD-DTW

34h 58m3 stops

14:22 - 13:15DTW-SYD

31h 53m3 stops

$1,382

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Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct

10:40 - 19:15SYD-DTW

24h 35m1 stop

17:50 - 08:30DTW-SYD

22h 40m1 stop

$1,431Delta

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Thu, 19 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

10:40 - 22:40SYD-DTW

28h 00m2 stops

17:50 - 08:30DTW-SYD

22h 40m1 stop

$1,436Delta

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Thu, 19 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

09:00 - 22:55BNE-DTW

28h 55m2 stops

11:52 - 11:30DTW-BNE

32h 38m2 stops

$1,535Qantas Airways

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Wed, 10 Dec - Tue, 20 Jan

10:10 - 22:55BNE-DTW

27h 45m2 stops

16:01 - 11:05DTW-BNE

28h 04m2 stops

$1,553Qantas Airways

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Mon, 15 Dec - Sun, 18 Jan

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/10

10:10-21:50

2 stops26h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 23/10

16:09-08:05

2 stops24h 56m

$1,168

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

11:20-17:35

2 stops46h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

18:15-09:35

2 stops47h 20m

$1,209

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 3/12

13:00-19:04

1 stop22h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/1

11:05-10:00

2 stops30h 55m

$1,261

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

12:00-14:58

2 stops41h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/11

17:35-10:00

1 stop24h 25m

$1,266

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/10

14:15-10:13

3 stops34h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 23/10

10:53-13:15

2 stops35h 22m

$1,376

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/10

14:15-10:13

3 stops34h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 23/10

14:22-13:15

3 stops31h 53m

$1,382

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

10:40-19:15

1 stop24h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

17:50-08:30

1 stop22h 40m

$1,431

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

10:40-22:40

2 stops28h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

17:50-08:30

1 stop22h 40m

$1,436

BrisbaneDetroit

BNE - DTW

BNEDTW

Brisbane

Wed 10/12

09:00-22:55

2 stops28h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 20/1

11:52-11:30

2 stops32h 38m

$1,535

BrisbaneDetroit

BNE - DTW

BNEDTW

Brisbane

Mon 15/12

10:10-22:55

2 stops27h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 18/1

16:01-11:05

2 stops28h 04m

$1,553

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Detroit flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

In general, August 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 $1,302. The month of September is another great option to travel to Detroit, with average flight prices from Australia averaging around $1,309.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Detroit from Australia. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $1,873. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $2,704. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Detroit.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

Flying to Detroit from Australia in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $2,129 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Detroit is at midday when prices are around $3,128.

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 $1,539 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 $1,215 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO DETROIT FROM SYDNEY	August	30% cheaper	Flying from Sydney to Detroit costs on average just $1,302 in August
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO DETROIT FROM SYDNEY	December	61% more expensive	It costs about $2,971 for flights to Detroit from Sydney in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO DETROIT FROM SYDNEY	October	300% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Detroit from Sydney in October than any other month

Cheap Detroit flight deals and tips

Summary info about Detroit flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$744
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,168
Fastest flight time	19h 59m
Popular in	May

The best one-way flight price to Detroit from Australia in the last 72 hours is $744 (Brisbane to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).

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The best round-trip flight price to Detroit from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,168 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).

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The fastest flight to Detroit from Australia takes 19h 59m (Brisbane to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).

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May has the highest demand for flights to Detroit, with a 22% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Detroit

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

We recommend purchasing flights from Australia to Detroit 39 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Detroit for $1,834. However, in the past 72 hours, people saw flights from Australia for as low as $776.

Are there flights to Downtown?

Yes, you can get a flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport in Detroit (27.7 km from Downtown).

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Detroit?

Prices for flights to Detroit are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Detroit?

The number of operators available for flights to Detroit is 5 as of September 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly 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 to Detroit.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Detroit trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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