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$412+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Australia

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 3/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SYD
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Australia

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/113:49 pmDTW - BNE
1 stop23h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/189:40 amBNE - DTW
1 stop23h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$860
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1111:05 amDTW - BNE
3 stops53h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/1811:40 amBNE - DTW
2 stops27h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$893
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/251:56 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops27h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/2811:30 amMEL - DTW
2 stops28h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,001
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:00 amDTW - MEL
2 stops35h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/171:00 pmMEL - DTW
1 stop24h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,016
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:30 amDTW - MEL
1 stop31h 30mDelta
Fri 1/1610:10 amMEL - DTW
1 stop26h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/10$1,018
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:15 pmDTW - SYD
2 stops44h 40mAir Canada
Fri 1/1611:20 amSYD - DTW
2 stops46h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 12/10$1,230
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:45 amDTW - SYD
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/1411:20 amSYD - DTW
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:12 amDTW - MEL
2 stops32h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/171:00 pmMEL - DTW
1 stop24h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,336
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1111:48 amDTW - SYD
2 stops41h 12mQantas Airways
Thu 12/188:10 pmSYD - DTW
2 stops38h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/10$1,369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:40 pmDTW - BNE
2 stops44h 40mDelta
Wed 1/711:05 amBNE - DTW
2 stops27h 37mDelta
Deal found 12/11$1,378
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:15 pmDTW - SYD
2 stops44h 40mAir Canada
Thu 1/154:00 pmSYD - DTW
2 stops41h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 12/10$1,444
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/119:10 amDTW - SYD
2 stops32h 25mAir Canada
Thu 12/1811:20 amSYD - DTW
2 stops43h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 12/10$1,449

Find flight deals from Detroit to Australia

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Round-trip from

$806
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One-way from

$412
(Air Canada)

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Average price

$1,173
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Australia 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia that are best for you.

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Detroit

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DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/16

6:15 pm-8:45 am

2 stops47h 30m

Brisbane

Thu 3/12

9:45 am-5:35 pm

2 stops45h 50m

$808

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/19

6:15 pm-8:45 am

2 stops47h 30m

Brisbane

Thu 3/12

9:45 am-5:35 pm

2 stops45h 50m

$808

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/24

6:15 pm-8:45 am

2 stops47h 30m

Brisbane

Wed 2/11

10:45 am-5:35 pm

2 stops45h 50m

$808

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/15

6:15 pm-8:45 am

2 stops47h 30m

Brisbane

Fri 2/20

6:10 am-5:35 pm

3 stops50h 25m

$825

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/18

6:15 pm-2:20 pm

3 stops53h 05m

Brisbane

Thu 3/12

9:45 am-5:35 pm

2 stops45h 50m

$825

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/16

6:15 pm-2:20 pm

3 stops53h 05m

Brisbane

Thu 3/12

9:45 am-5:35 pm

2 stops45h 50m

$825

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/19

6:15 pm-1:30 pm

3 stops52h 15m

Brisbane

Thu 3/12

9:45 am-5:35 pm

2 stops45h 50m

$839

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/25

7:15 am-9:30 am

2 stops34h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 2/28

1:00 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop23h 59m

$1,001

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/6

11:05 am-9:30 am

2 stops30h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 1/18

1:00 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop26h 48m

$1,003

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/5

3:25 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 3/15

12:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop26h 59m

$1,016

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Australia

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia (average of $431). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $842). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Australia. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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
8,005 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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
947 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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
10,515 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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 Detroit to Australia. 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 from for flights from Detroit to Australia?

    For a flight from Detroit to Australia, you will be flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is just 17.3 mi from the center of the city.

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

    Air Canada, United Airlines, and Qantas Airways can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia in just under 25h 32m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21h 58m. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Australia are separated by a distance of 9461 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $411. Users have also found prices from $418 and $435 on Qantas Airways and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia are Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Melbourne, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Sydney Kingsford Smith and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Melbourne Avalon.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Australia 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia (average of $431). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $842). 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 6 airlines flying from Detroit to Australia

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Australia. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$590Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$674Average$1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$702Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$723Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$842Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$864Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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