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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Air New Zealand are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to Australia

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

Prices for flights from Detroit to Australia are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Australia?

There is 1 operator available for flights from Detroit to Australia as of May 2026.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Australia.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Australia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Australia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$708 Cheap Flights from Detroit to Australia in 2026

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11:50 - 05:00

DTW

MEL

27h 10m

1 stop

13:35 - 23:41

MEL

DTW

24h 06m

1 stop

$1,629American Airlines

Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 8 Jul

17:29 - 08:15

DTW

MEL

24h 46m

1 stop

10:55 - 22:24

MEL

DTW

25h 29m

2 stops

$1,634United Airlines

Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun

13:02 - 05:00

DTW

MEL

25h 58m

2 stops

09:45 - 22:37

MEL

DTW

26h 52m

2 stops

$1,636American Airlines

Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 8 Jul

11:05 - 06:55

DTW

SYD

29h 50m

2 stops

09:30 - 18:19

SYD

DTW

22h 49m

2 stops

$1,640United Airlines

Tue, 4 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

12:40 - 08:50

DTW

MEL

29h 10m

1 stop

11:00 - 19:14

MEL

DTW

23h 14m

1 stop

$1,655Delta

Sun, 11 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

15:50 - 06:50

DTW

SYD

25h 00m

1 stop

09:15 - 23:22

SYD

DTW

28h 07m

1 stop

$1,657Delta

Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

15:42 - 22:00

DTW

OOL

40h 18m

2 stops

07:00 - 18:29

OOL

DTW

25h 29m

2 stops

$2,028Qantas Airways

Wed, 13 May - Tue, 9 Jun

15:42 - 22:00

DTW

OOL

40h 18m

2 stops

07:00 - 18:29

OOL

DTW

25h 29m

2 stops

$2,098Qantas Airways

Wed, 13 May - Thu, 4 Jun

06:34 - 16:40

DTW

CBR

44h 06m

2 stops

18:45 - 22:24

CBR

DTW

65h 39m

3 stops

$2,707Air New Zealand

Mon, 25 May - Mon, 1 Jun

17:29 - 19:05

DTW

ADL

36h 06m

2 stops

12:05 - 22:24

ADL

DTW

23h 49m

2 stops

$2,892Air New Zealand

Wed, 15 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul

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Air New Zealand flights from Detroit to Australia

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Air New Zealand

3 Aug

DTW06:34Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 21m

1 stop

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

30 Aug

SYD10:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 41m

1 stop

DTW18:01Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,729

Air New Zealand

9 Aug

DTW17:29Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 26m

1 stop

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

21 Aug

SYD10:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 59m

2 stops

DTW18:19Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,806

Air New Zealand

8 May

DTW11:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 00m

2 stops

BNE11:05Brisbane

9 June

BNE19:35Brisbane

40h 49m

2 stops

DTW22:24Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,844

Qantas Airways flights from Detroit to Australia

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Detroit to Australia flight tickets

Qantas Airways

20 Oct

DTW16:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 45m

2 stops

BNE09:55Brisbane

3 Nov

BNE07:45Brisbane

25h 58m

2 stops

DTW18:43Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,801

Qantas Airways

6 June

DTW19:21Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 34m

1 stop

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

15 June

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 38m

1 stop

DTW22:38Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,815

Qantas Airways

21 Oct

DTW16:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 55m

2 stops

BNE09:05Brisbane

2 Nov

BNE09:15Brisbane

24h 28m

1 stop

DTW18:43Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,816

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DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/6

11:50-05:00

1 stop27h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

13:35-23:41

1 stop24h 06m

$1,629

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DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/6

17:29-08:15

1 stop24h 46m

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

10:55-22:24

2 stops25h 29m

$1,634

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/6

13:02-05:00

2 stops25h 58m

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

09:45-22:37

2 stops26h 52m

$1,636

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/8

11:05-06:55

2 stops29h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/9

09:30-18:19

2 stops22h 49m

$1,640

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/10

12:40-08:50

1 stop29h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

11:00-19:14

1 stop23h 14m

$1,655

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/6

15:50-06:50

1 stop25h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/6

09:15-23:22

1 stop28h 07m

$1,657

DetroitCoolangatta

DTW - OOL

DTWOOL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 13/5

15:42-22:00

2 stops40h 18m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 9/6

07:00-18:29

2 stops25h 29m

$2,028

DetroitCoolangatta

DTW - OOL

DTWOOL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 13/5

15:42-22:00

2 stops40h 18m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 4/6

07:00-18:29

2 stops25h 29m

$2,098

DetroitCanberra

DTW - CBR

DTWCBR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 25/5

06:34-16:40

2 stops44h 06m

Canberra

Mon 1/6

18:45-22:24

3 stops65h 39m

$2,707

DetroitAdelaide

DTW - ADL

DTWADL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 15/7

17:29-19:05

2 stops36h 06m

Adelaide

Fri 31/7

12:05-22:24

2 stops23h 49m

$2,892

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Detroit to Australia

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Australia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $251. If you don’t want to visit Australia in March, then you should wait until July to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $270.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Australia from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Australia for around $1,558 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Australia from Detroit for as low as $1,326 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit to Australia flights?

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to Australia flight.

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Fastest flight time	21h 37m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to Australia takes 21h 37m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to Australia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Australia?
Prices for flights from Detroit to Australia are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Australia?
There is 1 operator available for flights from Detroit to Australia as of May 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Australia?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Australia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?
The required travel and health documents for your Australia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Australia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Detroit to Australia

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Detroit to Australia with momondo

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Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,557	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,028 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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Can I find flights from Detroit to Australia with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Australia from Detroit with this policy.

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