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

Delta, United Airlines, and Qatar Airways 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 March 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.

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11:49 - 06:55

DTW

SYD

29h 06m

1 stop

12:00 - 22:39

SYD

DTW

24h 39m

1 stop

$1,264American Airlines

Mon, 25 May - Tue, 9 Jun

19:20 - 06:55

DTW

SYD

21h 35m

1 stop

12:00 - 00:33

SYD

DTW

26h 33m

2 stops

$1,269American Airlines

Mon, 25 May - Tue, 9 Jun

15:46 - 11:50

DTW

SYD

30h 04m

2 stops

13:15 - 07:20

SYD

DTW

32h 05m

2 stops

$1,408Multiple Airlines

Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 5 May

17:29 - 06:55

DTW

SYD

23h 26m

1 stop

10:20 - 18:01

SYD

DTW

21h 41m

1 stop

$1,480United Airlines

Mon, 27 Jul - Sun, 30 Aug

14:06 - 06:50

DTW

SYD

26h 44m

1 stop

09:15 - 23:04

SYD

DTW

27h 49m

1 stop

$1,481Delta

Mon, 25 May - Tue, 9 Jun

11:00 - 07:00

DTW

SYD

30h 00m

2 stops

10:20 - 18:01

SYD

DTW

21h 41m

1 stop

$1,487United Airlines

Sun, 26 Jul - Sun, 30 Aug

09:32 - 06:50

DTW

SYD

31h 18m

2 stops

09:15 - 23:59

SYD

DTW

28h 44m

2 stops

$1,488Delta

Sun, 3 May - Sun, 10 May

15:46 - 10:40

DTW

BNE

28h 54m

2 stops

11:35 - 07:20

BNE

DTW

33h 45m

2 stops

$1,509Multiple Airlines

Sat, 25 Apr - Sun, 31 May

09:00 - 10:55

DTW

MEL

35h 55m

2 stops

08:35 - 23:47

MEL

DTW

29h 12m

2 stops

$1,783Air New Zealand

Mon, 27 Apr - Mon, 4 May

07:10 - 11:05

DTW

BNE

37h 55m

2 stops

09:40 - 23:47

BNE

DTW

28h 07m

2 stops

$1,797Air New Zealand

Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May

Delta flights from Detroit to Australia

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Delta

12 May

DTW18:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 00m

1 stop

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

26 May

SYD09:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 12m

2 stops

DTW19:27Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,464

Delta

25 May

DTW14:06Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 44m

1 stop

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

9 June

SYD09:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 49m

1 stop

DTW23:04Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,481

Delta

3 May

DTW09:32Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 18m

2 stops

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

10 May

SYD09:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 44m

2 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,488

United Airlines flights from Detroit to Australia

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United Airlines

27 July

DTW17:29Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 26m

1 stop

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

30 Aug

SYD10:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 41m

1 stop

DTW18:01Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,480

United Airlines

26 July

DTW08:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 10m

2 stops

SYD07:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

1 Sept

SYD09:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 31m

2 stops

DTW18:01Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,487

United Airlines

22 Apr

DTW14:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 50m

2 stops

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

7 May

SYD09:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 30m

2 stops

DTW19:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,525

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DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

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Mon 25/5

11:49-06:55

1 stop29h 06m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/6

12:00-22:39

1 stop24h 39m

$1,264

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 25/5

19:20-06:55

1 stop21h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/6

12:00-00:33

2 stops26h 33m

$1,269

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 28/4

15:46-11:50

2 stops30h 04m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

13:15-07:20

2 stops32h 05m

$1,408

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DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 27/7

17:29-06:55

1 stop23h 26m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/8

10:20-18:01

1 stop21h 41m

$1,480

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 25/5

14:06-06:50

1 stop26h 44m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/6

09:15-23:04

1 stop27h 49m

$1,481

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 26/7

11:00-07:00

2 stops30h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/8

10:20-18:01

1 stop21h 41m

$1,487

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/5

09:32-06:50

2 stops31h 18m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

09:15-23:59

2 stops28h 44m

$1,488

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 25/4

15:46-10:40

2 stops28h 54m

Brisbane

Sun 31/5

11:35-07:20

2 stops33h 45m

$1,509

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 27/4

09:00-10:55

2 stops35h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

08:35-23:47

2 stops29h 12m

$1,783

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 29/4

07:10-11:05

2 stops37h 55m

Brisbane

Wed 6/5

09:40-23:47

2 stops28h 07m

$1,797

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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, September 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 $1,289. If you don’t want to visit Australia in September, then you should wait until March to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,391.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,544 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 $1,338 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit to Australia flights?

You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to Australia flight.

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Fastest flight time	21h 52m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Detroit to Australia takes 21h 52m

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

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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 March 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

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,572	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,005 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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