How long is the flight from Australia to Michigan?

The flight from Australia to Michigan depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith (a popular airport in Australia) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (the most popular airport in Michigan), then the flight time is 19h 40m on average. If you fly from Melbourne (another popular airport in Australia) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, then the average flight time is 24h 55m.

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Recent flights found to popular cities in Michigan

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Flights to Detroit

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United Airlines

8 July

MEL

25h 24m

2 stops

DTW

29 July

DTW

30h 30m

2 stops

MEL

$1,472

United Airlines

18 July

MEL

32h 25m

1 stop

DTW

25 July

DTW

36h 45m

2 stops

MEL

$1,474

Delta

8 July

MEL

27h 19m

1 stop

DTW

29 July

DTW

27h 36m

1 stop

MEL

$1,482

Multiple Airlines

22 July

SYD

25h 59m

2 stops

DTW

29 July

DTW

29h 55m

2 stops

SYD

$1,497

American Airlines

7 July

SYD

26h 20m

2 stops

DTW

15 Aug

DTW

24h 05m

2 stops

SYD

$1,540

Qantas Airways

7 July

SYD

20h 59m

1 stop

DTW

15 Aug

DTW

23h 55m

1 stop

SYD

$1,542

Multiple Airlines

7 July

SYD

24h 36m

1 stop

DTW

15 Aug

DTW

23h 55m

1 stop

SYD

$1,543

American Airlines

7 July

SYD

26h 20m

2 stops

DTW

15 Aug

DTW

24h 05m

2 stops

SYD

$1,546

Delta

7 July

SYD

28h 04m

1 stop

DTW

15 Aug

DTW

32h 00m

2 stops

SYD

$1,548

American Airlines

7 July

SYD

26h 20m

2 stops

DTW

15 Aug

DTW

24h 05m

2 stops

SYD

$1,549

Multiple Airlines

7 July

SYD

24h 36m

1 stop

DTW

15 Aug

DTW

23h 55m

1 stop

SYD

$1,550

American Airlines

7 July

SYD

26h 20m

2 stops

DTW

15 Aug

DTW

23h 55m

1 stop

SYD

$1,552

Flights to Grand Rapids

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American Airlines

12 Nov

BNE

47h 46m

2 stops

GRR

16 Nov

GRR

32h 50m

1 stop

BNE

$1,881

American Airlines

12 Nov

BNE

39h 15m

2 stops

GRR

16 Nov

GRR

25h 25m

1 stop

BNE

$1,888

American Airlines

12 Nov

MEL

35h 42m

2 stops

GRR

16 Nov

GRR

41h 30m

1 stop

MEL

$1,976

Air Canada

12 Nov

BNE

21h 56m

2 stops

GRR

16 Nov

GRR

26h 00m

2 stops

BNE

$2,665

American Airlines

12 Nov

MEL

35h 45m

2 stops

GRR

16 Nov

GRR

41h 30m

1 stop

MEL

$2,671

Air Canada

12 Nov

BNE

21h 56m

2 stops

GRR

16 Nov

GRR

26h 00m

2 stops

BNE

$2,675

Qantas Airways

12 Nov

MEL

24h 00m

2 stops

GRR

16 Nov

GRR

32h 45m

2 stops

MEL

$2,726

Qantas Airways

12 Nov

MEL

24h 00m

2 stops

GRR

16 Nov

GRR

32h 45m

2 stops

MEL

$2,728

Qantas Airways

12 Nov

MEL

27h 00m

2 stops

GRR

16 Nov

GRR

33h 45m

2 stops

MEL

$2,738

United Airlines

7 Aug

MEL

24h 42m

2 stops

GRR

11 Aug

GRR

28h 05m

2 stops

MEL

$2,959

United Airlines

7 Aug

MEL

23h 28m

2 stops

GRR

11 Aug

GRR

31h 34m

2 stops

MEL

$2,960

Qantas Airways

12 Nov

BNE

24h 20m

1 stop

GRR

16 Nov

GRR

25h 25m

1 stop

BNE

$3,095

Flights to Traverse City

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United Airlines

11 Aug

SYD

27h 38m

2 stops

TVC

15 Aug

TVC

48h 07m

2 stops

SYD

$1,715

American Airlines

24 July

SYD

28h 51m

2 stops

TVC

28 July

TVC

47h 58m

2 stops

SYD

$1,729

American Airlines

24 July

SYD

37h 57m

2 stops

TVC

28 July

TVC

51h 50m

2 stops

SYD

$1,739

American Airlines

24 July

SYD

26h 01m

2 stops

TVC

28 July

TVC

27h 50m

2 stops

SYD

$1,748

United Airlines

24 July

SYD

28h 24m

2 stops

TVC

28 July

TVC

25h 32m

2 stops

SYD

$1,763

United Airlines

11 Aug

SYD

24h 54m

2 stops

TVC

15 Aug

TVC

26h 53m

3 stops

SYD

$1,765

American Airlines

11 Aug

SYD

45h 13m

2 stops

TVC

15 Aug

TVC

23h 42m

1 stop

SYD

$2,084

American Airlines

24 July

SYD

60h 23m

2 stops

TVC

28 July

TVC

23h 48m

1 stop

SYD

$2,322

American Airlines

24 July

SYD

26h 01m

2 stops

TVC

28 July

TVC

23h 48m

1 stop

SYD

$2,477

American Airlines

24 July

SYD

26h 01m

2 stops

TVC

28 July

TVC

23h 48m

1 stop

SYD

$2,488

American Airlines

24 July

SYD

28h 51m

2 stops

TVC

28 July

TVC

23h 48m

1 stop

SYD

$2,915

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09:45 - 00:51

MEL

ORD

30h 06m

2 stops

07:00 - 06:45

ORD

MEL

32h 45m

1 stop

$1,332American Airlines

Mon, 27 Jul - Sun, 9 Aug

09:45 - 16:50

MEL

ORD

22h 05m

1 stop

09:00 - 06:45

ORD

MEL

30h 45m

1 stop

$1,335American Airlines

Mon, 27 Jul - Sun, 9 Aug

10:55 - 18:35

MEL

ORD

22h 40m

1 stop

15:57 - 07:30

ORD

MEL

24h 33m

2 stops

$1,348United Airlines

Sun, 19 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul

10:55 - 20:14

MEL

ORD

24h 19m

2 stops

15:26 - 07:30

ORD

MEL

25h 04m

2 stops

$1,353United Airlines

Fri, 3 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul

09:30 - 06:32

MEL

ORD

36h 02m

1 stop

21:30 - 07:30

ORD

MEL

43h 00m

1 stop

$1,384Air New Zealand

Fri, 24 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug

12:00 - 18:59

SYD

DTW

20h 59m

1 stop

17:00 - 06:55

DTW

SYD

23h 55m

1 stop

$1,542Qantas Airways

Tue, 7 Jul - Sat, 15 Aug

12:20 - 23:26

BNE

ORD

26h 06m

2 stops

15:48 - 11:05

ORD

BNE

28h 17m

2 stops

$1,695Air New Zealand

Mon, 24 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep

23:45 - 20:31

PER

ORD

33h 46m

2 stops

17:16 - 12:25

ORD

PER

30h 09m

2 stops

$2,053Qantas Airways

Fri, 31 Jul - Sat, 29 Aug

20:00 - 08:00

ADL

ORD

50h 30m

3 stops

15:40 - 11:50

ORD

ADL

29h 40m

2 stops

$2,833Air Canada

Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul

20:00 - 08:00

ADL

ORD

50h 30m

3 stops

14:15 - 11:50

ORD

ADL

31h 05m

3 stops

$2,844Air Canada

Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 27/7

09:45-00:51

2 stops30h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/8

07:00-06:45

1 stop32h 45m

$1,332

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 27/7

09:45-16:50

1 stop22h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/8

09:00-06:45

1 stop30h 45m

$1,335

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 19/7

10:55-18:35

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/7

15:57-07:30

2 stops24h 33m

$1,348

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 3/7

10:55-20:14

2 stops24h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/7

15:26-07:30

2 stops25h 04m

$1,353

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

09:30-06:32

1 stop36h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

21:30-07:30

1 stop43h 00m

$1,384

Fastest return journey

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/7

12:00-18:59

1 stop20h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 15/8

17:00-06:55

1 stop23h 55m

$1,542

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Mon 24/8

12:20-23:26

2 stops26h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/9

15:48-11:05

2 stops28h 17m

$1,695

PerthChicago

PER - ORD

PERORD

Perth

Fri 31/7

23:45-20:31

2 stops33h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 29/8

17:16-12:25

2 stops30h 09m

$2,053

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Tue 21/7

20:00-08:00

3 stops50h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/7

15:40-11:50

2 stops29h 40m

$2,833

AdelaideChicago

ADL - ORD

ADLORD

Adelaide

Tue 21/7

20:00-08:00

3 stops50h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/7

14:15-11:50

3 stops31h 05m

$2,844

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Michigan flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to Michigan?

United Airlines, Qantas Airways and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Michigan from Australia according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Michigan. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Michigan on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Detroit

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Summary info about Michigan flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$793
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,332
Fastest flight time	24h 36m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Michigan from Australia in the last 5 days is $793 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chicago O'Hare Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Michigan from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,332 (Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl).

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The fastest flight to Michigan from Australia takes 24h 36m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Michigan, with a 7% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Michigan

What is the cheapest flight I can find to Michigan?

Flights to Michigan vary based on month, airline, when you book, where you are departing from and many more variables, but on average momondo users can expect to spend about $153/pp. The absolute cheapest flight to Michigan is $153/pp

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Detroit?

Detroit is about 84% more popular to visit than any other city in Michigan, according to momondo users. When visiting Detroit, it is recommended to fly into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, where you can typically get the cheapest prices and the most convenient travel options into the city.

I plan on visiting DeVos Place. Which airport is the quickest drive?

DeVos Place is closest to Grand Rapids Airport. Those looking for an alternative airport option near DeVos Place could try flying into South Bend Airport.

What is the weather like in Michigan?

The temperatures in Michigan range from -4 °C to 23 °C depending on the time of year. The warmest month in Michigan is July, and the coldest month in Michigan is January. Those looking for a drier month during their visit should travel during the months of January, January, or March, when rain is least likely compared to the rest of the year.

Which airlines fly to Michigan?

Of the 6 airlines that fly to Michigan, United Airlines, Qantas Airways and American Airlines happen to be the most favoured based on our user data. United Airlines is the most popular among the three airlines, with 43% of users choosing them for their travels to Michigan.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Michigan?

Prices for flights to Michigan refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Michigan?

The number of operators available for flights to Michigan is 6 as of June 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Michigan?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Michigan.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Michigan can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Michigan. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Can I find flights to Michigan with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights to Michigan with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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