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 20h 16m on average. If you fly from Melbourne (another popular airport in Australia) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, then the average flight time is 25h 53m.

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Flights to Detroit

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American Airlines

5 Nov

SYD

25h 30m

2 stops

DTW

9 Nov

DTW

48h 14m

2 stops

SYD

$1,146

American Airlines

2 Nov

SYD

28h 42m

2 stops

DTW

21 Nov

DTW

43h 37m

1 stop

SYD

$1,148

American Airlines

5 Nov

SYD

25h 30m

2 stops

DTW

9 Nov

DTW

48h 14m

2 stops

SYD

$1,149

American Airlines

30 Oct

SYD

36h 40m

1 stop

DTW

23 Nov

DTW

43h 37m

1 stop

SYD

$1,166

American Airlines

8 Nov

SYD

23h 01m

1 stop

DTW

15 Nov

DTW

26h 11m

2 stops

SYD

$1,176

American Airlines

30 Oct

SYD

25h 17m

2 stops

DTW

26 Nov

DTW

33h 00m

2 stops

SYD

$1,182

American Airlines

30 Oct

SYD

20h 19m

1 stop

DTW

27 Nov

DTW

43h 37m

1 stop

SYD

$1,183

American Airlines

21 Nov

SYD

26h 34m

2 stops

DTW

28 Nov

DTW

33h 05m

1 stop

SYD

$1,209

American Airlines

20 Nov

SYD

22h 37m

2 stops

DTW

4 Dec

DTW

24h 09m

2 stops

SYD

$1,220

Qantas Airways

1 Nov

SYD

20h 29m

1 stop

DTW

27 Nov

DTW

27h 09m

2 stops

SYD

$1,259

American Airlines

5 Nov

SYD

39h 35m

2 stops

DTW

9 Nov

DTW

33h 04m

1 stop

SYD

$1,317

American Airlines

21 Nov

BNE

28h 05m

1 stop

DTW

28 Nov

DTW

31h 30m

1 stop

BNE

$1,423

Flights to Grand Rapids

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American Airlines

21 Nov

BNE

22h 19m

1 stop

GRR

28 Nov

GRR

26h 11m

1 stop

BNE

$1,362

American Airlines

21 Nov

BNE

22h 09m

2 stops

GRR

28 Nov

GRR

26h 11m

1 stop

BNE

$1,369

Qantas Airways

21 Nov

BNE

22h 19m

1 stop

GRR

28 Nov

GRR

21h 51m

1 stop

BNE

$1,399

American Airlines

21 Nov

BNE

22h 09m

2 stops

GRR

28 Nov

GRR

25h 06m

2 stops

BNE

$1,452

American Airlines

21 Nov

BNE

22h 09m

2 stops

GRR

28 Nov

GRR

25h 06m

2 stops

BNE

$1,453

Qantas Airways

21 Nov

BNE

24h 59m

2 stops

GRR

28 Nov

GRR

21h 51m

1 stop

BNE

$1,459

United Airlines

8 Feb

MEL

26h 48m

2 stops

GRR

15 Feb

GRR

25h 50m

2 stops

MEL

$1,462

American Airlines

27 Jan

BNE

47h 44m

2 stops

GRR

31 Jan

GRR

32h 25m

1 stop

BNE

$1,475

American Airlines

27 Jan

BNE

47h 44m

2 stops

GRR

31 Jan

GRR

32h 25m

1 stop

BNE

$1,476

American Airlines

27 Jan

BNE

47h 44m

2 stops

GRR

31 Jan

GRR

32h 25m

1 stop

BNE

$1,479

United Airlines

12 Apr

MEL

39h 47m

2 stops

GRR

22 Apr

GRR

25h 35m

2 stops

MEL

$1,830

United Airlines

27 Jan

BNE

25h 50m

2 stops

GRR

31 Jan

GRR

25h 05m

2 stops

BNE

$1,835

Flights to Kalamazoo

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Japan Airlines

4 Dec

PER

55h 12m

3 stops

AZO

29 Dec

AZO

46h 26m

3 stops

PER

$3,360

Qatar Airways

3 Dec

PER

39h 02m

2 stops

AZO

26 Dec

AZO

34h 26m

2 stops

PER

$4,049

Qatar Airways

3 Dec

PER

39h 02m

2 stops

AZO

31 Dec

AZO

40h 59m

2 stops

PER

$4,091

Qatar Airways

3 Dec

PER

39h 02m

2 stops

AZO

27 Dec

AZO

40h 59m

2 stops

PER

$4,178

Qatar Airways

4 Dec

PER

39h 02m

2 stops

AZO

29 Dec

AZO

41h 16m

2 stops

PER

$4,449

Qatar Airways

3 Dec

PER

39h 02m

2 stops

AZO

1 Jan

AZO

40h 59m

2 stops

PER

$4,455

Qatar Airways

4 Dec

PER

39h 02m

2 stops

AZO

26 Dec

AZO

34h 26m

2 stops

PER

$4,581

Qatar Airways

5 Dec

PER

39h 02m

2 stops

AZO

28 Dec

AZO

40h 59m

2 stops

PER

$4,648

Qatar Airways

4 Dec

PER

39h 02m

2 stops

AZO

27 Dec

AZO

40h 59m

2 stops

PER

$4,759

Qatar Airways

4 Dec

PER

39h 02m

2 stops

AZO

1 Jan

AZO

40h 59m

2 stops

PER

$5,104

Multiple Airlines

3 Dec

PER

29h 42m

2 stops

AZO

29 Dec

AZO

48h 08m

3 stops

PER

$10,893

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11:20 - 22:51SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 31m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

11:36 - 06:55DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,144American Airlines

Mon, 1 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb

11:20 - 20:03SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 43m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:18 - 06:25DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

$1,144American Airlines

Mon, 1 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb

14:05 - 23:38SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:38 - 06:55DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,205Qantas Airways

Mon, 1 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb

14:05 - 19:48SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 43m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

15:33 - 06:55DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,205Qantas Airways

Tue, 2 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb

09:40 - 19:36BNE Brisbane-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 56m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

19:18 - 20:15DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BNE Brisbane

33h 57m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl

$1,452Multiple Airlines

Sat, 21 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

11:30 - 22:18MEL Melbourne-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

26h 48m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

16:40 - 10:30GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$1,462United Airlines

Mon, 8 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb

18:30 - 10:43ADL Adelaide-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

55h 43m2 stops Melbourne Dallas/Fort Worth

11:38 - 09:35DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ADL Adelaide

30h 27m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Melbourne

$1,548Multiple Airlines

Wed, 25 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec

07:05 - 14:05BNE Brisbane-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

46h 00m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Houston George Bush Intcntl

08:22 - 11:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BNE Brisbane

36h 08m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,560United Airlines

Thu, 14 Jan - Fri, 22 Jan

10:40 - 17:09SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 29m1 stop Los Angeles

16:59 - 08:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 31m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,646Delta

Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

10:40 - 17:17SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 37m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

16:25 - 08:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 05m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles

$1,646Delta

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

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14:05 - 11:48SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

36h 43m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:33 - 06:55DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,166American Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

14:05 - 11:48SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

36h 43m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

16:36 - 06:55DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,166American Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

14:05 - 19:34SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

20h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

16:36 - 11:45DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 09m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

$1,259Qantas Airways

Sun, 1 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

11:50 - 22:29SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

25h 39m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

16:41 - 09:20GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$1,570United Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov

09:10 - 20:03MEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 53m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

07:15 - 08:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

32h 45m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles

$1,689Delta

Thu, 29 Oct - Sun, 29 Nov

09:10 - 22:19MEL Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 09m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

08:25 - 08:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne

31h 35m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,698Delta

Thu, 29 Oct - Sun, 29 Nov

21:40 - 16:47SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 07m2 stops Honolulu Seattle/Tacoma Intl

07:01 - 19:45DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

44h 44m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Honolulu

$1,716Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

21:40 - 17:47SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 07m2 stops Honolulu Seattle/Tacoma Intl

07:01 - 19:45DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

44h 44m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Honolulu

$1,716Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Sun, 22 Nov

09:15 - 22:27SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 12m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

08:45 - 07:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,787United Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Thu, 26 Nov

06:05 - 17:32SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 27m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

14:49 - 06:55DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,790Qantas Airways

Sat, 31 Oct - Tue, 24 Nov

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/2

11:20-22:51

2 stops27h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 14/2

11:36-06:55

1 stop27h 19m

$1,144

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/2

11:20-20:03

2 stops24h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 14/2

10:18-06:25

2 stops28h 07m

$1,144

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/2

14:05-23:38

1 stop25h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 27/2

11:38-06:55

1 stop27h 17m

$1,205

Fastest return journey

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/2

14:05-19:48

1 stop21h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 27/2

15:33-06:55

1 stop23h 22m

$1,205

BrisbaneDetroit

BNE Brisbane - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

BNEDTW

Brisbane

Sat 21/11

09:40-19:36

2 stops24h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 28/11

19:18-20:15

2 stops33h 57m

$1,452

MelbourneGrand Rapids

MEL Melbourne - GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

MELGRR

Melbourne

Mon 8/2

11:30-22:18

2 stops26h 48m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Mon 15/2

16:40-10:30

2 stops25h 50m

$1,462

AdelaideDetroit

ADL Adelaide - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

ADLDTW

Adelaide

Wed 25/11

18:30-10:43

2 stops55h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/12

11:38-09:35

2 stops30h 27m

$1,548

BrisbaneDetroit

BNE Brisbane - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

BNEDTW

Brisbane

Thu 14/1

07:05-14:05

2 stops46h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 22/1

08:22-11:30

2 stops36h 08m

$1,560

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/11

10:40-17:09

1 stop22h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/11

16:59-08:30

1 stop23h 31m

$1,646

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/11

10:40-17:17

2 stops22h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 23/11

16:25-08:30

2 stops24h 05m

$1,646

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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 37% 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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Summary info about Michigan flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$734
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,144
Fastest flight time	25h 04m

The best one-way flight price to Michigan from Australia in the last 5 days is $734 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).

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The best return flight price to Michigan from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,144 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).

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The fastest flight to Michigan from Australia takes 25h 04m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl).

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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 $954/pp. The absolute cheapest flight to Michigan is $182/pp

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

Detroit is about 96% 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 37% 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 7 as of October 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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