Cheap flights from Australia to Detroit from $638

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DTT
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Detroit

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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 28 January 2026.

Fri 20/211:40
BNE
-
DTW
1 stop24h 19m
United Airlines
Tue 24/209:00
DTW
-
BNE
2 stops31h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1$1,071
Wed 11/309:10
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop20h 42m
Delta
Wed 18/309:15
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops30h 45m
Delta
Deal found 24/1$1,167
Thu 5/313:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops25h 10m
United Airlines
Thu 26/307:00
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop35h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1$1,308
Wed 24/609:30
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops28h 14m
United Airlines
Sat 11/714:15
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops28h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,311
Sat 28/214:00
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops30h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/318:14
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops27h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,373
Fri 13/306:30
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops29h 49m
Qantas Airways
Fri 20/316:01
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops29h 59m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/1$1,472
Sun 1/217:35
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops43h 09m
Qantas Airways
Sat 21/215:56
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops29h 04m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/1$1,477
Wed 11/313:45
MEL
-
DTW
3 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/318:32
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops26h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1$1,503
Mon 9/311:20
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops39h 56m
American Airlines
Wed 1/407:36
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops33h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,510
Thu 12/313:05
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop20h 35m
American Airlines
Sun 29/313:29
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops27h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,521
Mon 18/509:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops24h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 30/616:10
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops24h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,526
Thu 5/207:05
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops29h 39m
Qantas Airways
Thu 5/316:01
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop22h 54m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$1,530

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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,058

One-way from

$638

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,440
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 20/2-24/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 93h 20m total
  • Australia to Detroit
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 6/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 19m total
  • Australia to Detroit
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($355 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($110 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 28 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Detroit that are best for you.

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Australia

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Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneDetroit

BNE - DTW

BNEDTW

Brisbane

Wed 4/3

11:40-20:59

1 stop24h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 15/4

11:00-06:30

2 stops29h 30m

$1,071

BrisbaneDetroit

BNE - DTW

BNEDTW

Brisbane

Fri 20/2

11:40-20:59

1 stop24h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/2

07:05-07:30

1 stop33h 25m

$1,071

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

09:10-14:52

1 stop20h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/3

09:15-07:00

2 stops30h 45m

$1,167

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

11:30-23:34

2 stops28h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 26/3

13:52-08:30

2 stops27h 38m

$1,308

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 24/6

09:30-23:44

2 stops28h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/7

16:15-08:15

2 stops26h 00m

$1,311

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 26/6

09:30-23:37

2 stops28h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/7

16:15-08:15

2 stops26h 00m

$1,311

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

13:45-04:40

3 stops29h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/3

18:32-12:25

2 stops26h 53m

$1,503

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

11:20-12:32

2 stops40h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 30/3

07:36-08:05

2 stops33h 29m

$1,510

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/3

06:05-15:09

2 stops24h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 19/3

16:01-15:30

2 stops32h 29m

$1,521

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/3

13:05-18:40

1 stop20h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/4

16:01-08:05

2 stops25h 04m

$1,521

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Detroit

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Detroit?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Detroit (average of $607). Flying from Australia to Detroit in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,084). 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 28 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Australia to Detroit to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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

    Detroit All airports (DTT), located 0.9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Australia to Detroit.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Detroit?

    There are many flights that can get you from Australia to Detroit in 20h 42m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Australia and Detroit are separated by a distance of 15920 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Detroit?

  • 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?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Detroit (average of $607). Flying from Australia to Detroit in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,084). 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Australia to Detroit

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$608Average$2,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$680Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$864Average$1,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,021Average$1,539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapest$1,164Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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