Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from $637

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DTW
6 Apr — 13 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Detroit

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from Australia to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 March 2026.

Fri 6/309:40
BNE
-
DTW
2 stops27h 57m
American Airlines
Tue 10/314:18
DTW
-
BNE
2 stops48h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$953
Fri 6/311:40
BNE
-
DTW
1 stop27h 19m
United Airlines
Tue 10/307:00
DTW
-
BNE
1 stop33h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$970
Wed 18/312:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops26h 58m
American Airlines
Sun 22/319:31
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop42h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,153
Thu 12/312:00
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop26h 59m
United Airlines
Sun 22/309:00
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops32h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,169
Sun 17/509:30
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops28h 29m
United Airlines
Sun 24/511:00
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops31h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,175
Sat 4/710:55
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops25h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/708:50
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops57h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,195
Fri 13/316:05
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop22h 53m
American Airlines
Mon 16/314:18
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops28h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,227
Wed 17/610:55
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops25h 19m
United Airlines
Sun 21/606:39
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop35h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,242
Sun 19/409:30
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops29h 46m
United Airlines
Sun 26/409:00
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops33h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,245
Mon 25/509:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops23h 20m
American Airlines
Mon 15/616:17
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops24h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,317
Mon 18/509:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops26h 33m
American Airlines
Tue 30/613:03
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops28h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,336
Mon 25/509:15
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop34h 40m
Delta
Mon 15/612:40
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop28h 10m
Delta
Deal found 1/3$1,343

Find flight deals from Australia to Detroit

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Detroit flight deals. Data was last updated 7 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,153

One-way from

$637

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,538
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 18/3-22/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 69h 27m total
  • Australia to Detroit
Search Deals
Delta
  • Delta
  • 20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 19m total
  • Australia to Detroit
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($452 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($107 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 7 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

10:55-18:50

1 stop21h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/5

08:35-08:15

1 stop33h 40m

$1,169

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

09:30-23:59

2 stops28h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 24/5

11:00-08:15

2 stops31h 15m

$1,175

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

12:00-23:34

2 stops26h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

13:52-08:30

2 stops27h 38m

$1,175

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

09:30-22:14

2 stops26h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 21/6

08:50-08:15

2 stops33h 25m

$1,245

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 23/6

10:55-15:29

2 stops42h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 21/7

11:05-08:15

2 stops31h 10m

$1,245

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Sun 19/4

09:30-01:16

2 stops29h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 26/4

09:00-08:15

2 stops33h 15m

$1,245

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

09:15-05:55

1 stop34h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 15/6

12:40-06:50

1 stop28h 10m

$1,343

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

09:10-23:06

2 stops27h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/6

17:53-07:05

2 stops23h 12m

$1,405

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/4

09:15-15:06

1 stop19h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 27/4

08:51-06:50

1 stop31h 59m

$1,410

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/5

09:15-19:25

1 stop24h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 31/5

09:09-06:50

2 stops31h 41m

$1,411

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 4/3

Showing 1-10 of 49 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3
...
5

Best time to book a flight from Australia to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Australia with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $601). Flying from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,072). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated 7 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,270 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,270 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,270 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,002 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,270 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,404 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,270 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,395 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,270 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,789 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,270 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from Australia?

    For a flight from Australia to Detroit, you will be flying into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is just 27.8 km from the centre of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 21h 55m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 15920 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    While some choose either Sydney Kingsford Smith - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County or Perth - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Melbourne - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the most popular route from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $601). Flying from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,072). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Book flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Sterling Heights

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Australia to Detroit

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Melbourne to Detroit flights
Sydney to Detroit flights
Perth to Detroit flights
Brisbane to Detroit flights

Top 5 airlines flying from Australia to Detroit

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 7 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$975Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Search American Airlines flights
United AirlinesCheapest$979Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$982Average$2,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Qantas Airways flights
Air CanadaCheapest$1,010Average$1,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Air Canada flights
DeltaCheapest$1,152Average$1,628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Delta flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Australia to Detroit?

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Australia to Detroit via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Australia to Detroit?

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Australia to Detroit by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Australia to Detroit with no change fees?

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Detroit from Australia? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Australia to Detroit become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Detroit from Australia today and book when prices fit your budget.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.