Which airlines fly to Australia?

Qantas Airways, American Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Australia from Detroit according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Australia. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Australia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Qantas Airways, American Airlines, and United Airlines 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 are 3 operators available for flights from Detroit to Australia as of August 2025.

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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18:18 - 06:55DTW-SYD

22h 37m1 stop

12:10 - 18:30SYD-DTW

20h 20m1 stop

$1,308Qantas Airways

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Tue, 19 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug

20:35 - 08:20DTW-SYD

44h 45m2 stops

11:20 - 18:36SYD-DTW

46h 16m2 stops

$1,310Air Canada

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Mon, 20 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov

16:30 - 09:35DTW-SYD

25h 05m2 stops

11:20 - 17:36SYD-DTW

46h 16m2 stops

$1,330

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Mon, 10 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov

16:30 - 09:35DTW-SYD

25h 05m2 stops

11:20 - 17:36SYD-DTW

46h 16m2 stops

$1,350

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Fri, 7 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov

11:48 - 06:55DTW-SYD

27h 07m1 stop

14:20 - 22:52SYD-DTW

24h 32m1 stop

$1,356American Airlines

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Mon, 10 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov

12:24 - 07:05DTW-SYD

28h 41m2 stops

10:10 - 22:34SYD-DTW

27h 24m2 stops

$1,359American Airlines

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Wed, 24 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct

17:32 - 06:55DTW-SYD

23h 23m1 stop

10:30 - 23:59SYD-DTW

28h 29m2 stops

$1,364United Airlines

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Wed, 24 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct

12:43 - 06:35DTW-SYD

27h 52m2 stops

10:25 - 17:09SYD-DTW

21h 44m1 stop

$1,367Delta

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Wed, 24 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct

18:30 - 06:35DTW-SYD

22h 05m1 stop

10:25 - 00:41SYD-DTW

29h 16m2 stops

$1,370Delta

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Wed, 24 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct

09:15 - 07:55DTW-SYD

31h 40m2 stops

10:30 - 22:22SYD-DTW

26h 52m2 stops

$1,387United Airlines

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Mon, 6 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct

United Airlines flights from Detroit to Australia

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United Airlines

24 Sept

DTW17:32Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 23m

1 stop

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

7 Oct

SYD10:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 29m

2 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,364

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United Airlines

16 Aug

DTW17:43Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 12m

1 stop

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

28 Aug

SYD09:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 52m

2 stops

DTW22:22Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,380

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United Airlines

20 Aug

DTW16:53Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 07m

2 stops

SYD07:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

30 Aug

SYD10:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 06m

1 stop

DTW16:26Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,386

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American Airlines

10 Nov

DTW11:48Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 07m

1 stop

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

23 Nov

SYD14:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 32m

1 stop

DTW22:52Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,356

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American Airlines

24 Sept

DTW12:24Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 41m

2 stops

SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

7 Oct

SYD10:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 24m

2 stops

DTW22:34Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,359

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American Airlines

1 Oct

DTW15:14Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 51m

2 stops

SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

13 Oct

SYD13:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 23m

1 stop

DTW18:33Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,361

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DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 19/8

18:18-06:55

1 stop22h 37m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/8

12:10-18:30

1 stop20h 20m

$1,308

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DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 20/10

20:35-08:20

2 stops44h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/11

11:20-18:36

2 stops46h 16m

$1,310

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/11

16:30-09:35

2 stops25h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

11:20-17:36

2 stops46h 16m

$1,330

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/11

16:30-09:35

2 stops25h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/11

11:20-17:36

2 stops46h 16m

$1,350

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/11

11:48-06:55

1 stop27h 07m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/11

14:20-22:52

1 stop24h 32m

$1,356

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 24/9

12:24-07:05

2 stops28h 41m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/10

10:10-22:34

2 stops27h 24m

$1,359

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 24/9

17:32-06:55

1 stop23h 23m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/10

10:30-23:59

2 stops28h 29m

$1,364

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 24/9

12:43-06:35

2 stops27h 52m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/10

10:25-17:09

1 stop21h 44m

$1,367

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 24/9

18:30-06:35

1 stop22h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/10

10:25-00:41

2 stops29h 16m

$1,370

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/10

09:15-07:55

2 stops31h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/10

10:30-22:22

2 stops26h 52m

$1,387

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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, February 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 $1,434. If you don’t want to visit Australia in February, then you should wait until March to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,469.

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Australia from Detroit is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $1,616. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Detroit to Australia on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around $3,010. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is at midday. momondo users have found flights departing from Detroit to Australia at midday for as low as $468. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights to Australia are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $3,010. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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 $1,607 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 $1,494 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit to Australia flights?

You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to Australia flight.

Cheap Detroit to Australia flight deals and tips

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Best price found	$671
Fastest flight time	20h 57m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Australia	5 airports

The best one-way flight to Australia from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $671. The best return flight deal from Detroit to Australia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,308.

The fastest flight from Detroit to Australia takes 20h 57m

There are no direct flights from Detroit to Australia. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Brisbane Airport, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Melbourne Airport.

There are 5 airports near Australia: Melbourne Avalon (AVV), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE), Perth (PER), Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)

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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 are 3 operators available for flights from Detroit to Australia as of August 2025.
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

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,073	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 887 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,445	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,708	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,916 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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

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