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$474+ Cheap flights from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DTW
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Australia to Detroit

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Detroit flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$778
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$474
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$869
From Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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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 September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 10/2811:20 amSYD - DTW
2 stops24h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/42:16 pmDTW - SYD
2 stops26h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$778
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 12/1211:30 amMEL - DTW
2 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/1011:05 amDTW - MEL
2 stops30h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$844
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/281:05 pmSYD - DTW
1 stop24h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/411:48 amDTW - SYD
1 stop27h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$845
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 9/2410:20 amSYD - DTW
2 stops24h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/49:00 amDTW - SYD
2 stops32h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$851
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 11/177:40 pmBNE - DTW
2 stops30h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/17:36 pmDTW - BNE
2 stops30h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$861
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 11/2211:40 amBNE - DTW
2 stops37h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/32:05 pmDTW - BNE
2 stops26h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$866
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 9/219:10 amSYD - DTW
2 stops26h 53mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/810:22 amDTW - SYD
2 stops30h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$867
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/2510:20 amSYD - DTW
2 stops26h 08mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/2911:00 amDTW - SYD
2 stops30h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$868
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Sun 11/1610:45 amBNE - DTW
2 stops26h 32mAir Canada
Wed 12/36:15 pmDTW - BNE
3 stops54h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 9/12$872
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 9/2212:10 pmSYD - DTW
1 stop24h 23mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/810:22 amDTW - SYD
2 stops30h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$874
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/99:25 pmSYD - DTW
2 stops29h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 1/311:53 amDTW - SYD
2 stops29h 07mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/14$875
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Sun 11/1610:45 amBNE - DTW
2 stops26h 32mAir Canada
Sun 11/306:15 pmDTW - BNE
2 stops47h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 9/12$876

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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/28

1:05 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop24h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/4

2:27 pm-9:00 am

2 stops26h 33m

$818

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Mon 10/13

11:55 am-11:59 pm

2 stops27h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/20

4:20 pm-9:15 am

2 stops25h 55m

$844

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Fri 12/12

11:30 am-10:30 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/10

11:05 am-10:00 am

2 stops30h 55m

$844

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Thu 10/30

12:00 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops26h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/6

7:15 am-10:00 am

2 stops34h 45m

$844

MelbourneDetroit

MEL - DTW

MELDTW

Melbourne

Tue 10/28

12:00 pm-1:11 pm

2 stops40h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/4

5:35 pm-10:00 am

1 stop24h 25m

$844

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/28

1:05 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop24h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/4

11:48 am-6:55 am

1 stop27h 07m

$845

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/25

10:20 am-4:40 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

9:00 am-7:00 am

2 stops32h 00m

$851

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/26

9:30 am-10:28 pm

2 stops26h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

9:00 am-7:00 am

2 stops32h 00m

$851

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/27

9:30 am-11:41 pm

2 stops28h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

9:00 am-7:00 am

2 stops32h 00m

$851

BrisbaneDetroit

BNE - DTW

BNEDTW

Brisbane

Thu 11/20

11:40 am-4:39 pm

1 stop19h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/2

9:15 am-7:30 am

2 stops31h 15m

$866

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 AU to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

When flying from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

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 17.3 mi from the center of the city.

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

    Airlines like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Air New Zealand fly from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 24h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 23m. Australia and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 9461 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $483 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $499 and United Airlines from $519 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport consider Melbourne - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County or Brisbane - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County as they are the most popular.

  • 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 vacation 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 2 airlines flying from Australia to Detroit

Discover the top 2 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$691Average$772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$827Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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