$478 Find Cheap Flights from Australia to Detroit

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Cheap Flights from Australia to Detroit

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Australia to Detroit that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Australia to Detroit

Sun, Oct 12 - Wed, Nov 19
American Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 9:50 pmSYD-DTW
26h 40m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:48 am - 9:45 amDTW-SYD
29h 57m2 stops
$803American Airlines
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Sun, Dec 14 - Sun, Jan 11
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 8:08 pmMEL-DTW
20h 03m1 stop
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11:52 am - 5:00 amDTW-MEL
25h 08m1 stop
$815American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Dec 30
Delta Logo
10:40 am - 8:00 amSYD-DTW
37h 20m2 stops
Delta Logo
3:00 pm - 8:30 amDTW-SYD
25h 30m2 stops
$832Delta
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Sat, Dec 13 - Wed, Jan 14
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 9:55 amMEL-DTW
36h 55m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 9:30 amDTW-MEL
32h 30m2 stops
$841United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 5
Delta Logo
9:25 am - 10:01 pmSYD-DTW
26h 36m2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 7:35 amDTW-SYD
33h 35m2 stops
$842Delta
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Sat, Dec 13 - Sun, Jan 18
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 9:55 amMEL-DTW
36h 55m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 9:30 amDTW-MEL
32h 30m2 stops
$843United Airlines
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Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
Air Canada Logo
11:20 am - 5:36 pmSYD-DTW
46h 16m2 stops
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6:15 pm - 9:35 amDTW-SYD
47h 20m2 stops
$859Air Canada
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Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
Air Canada Logo
11:20 am - 5:36 pmSYD-DTW
46h 16m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:15 pm - 9:35 amDTW-SYD
47h 20m2 stops
$861Air Canada
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Mon, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 30
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12:00 pm - 7:43 pmMEL-DTW
23h 43m1 stop
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12:16 pm - 9:30 amDTW-MEL
29h 14m1 stop
$1,125
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Fri, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 31
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12:00 pm - 7:43 pmMEL-DTW
23h 43m1 stop
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12:16 pm - 9:30 amDTW-MEL
29h 14m1 stop
$1,162
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Detroit

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Detroit to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is February, where tickets cost $659 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $1,664 and $1,304 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is April with an average price of $767.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$478
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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FAQs - booking Detroit flights

  • How far is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from central Detroit?

    The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and downtown Detroit is 17 miles.

  • What is the name of Detroit’s airport?

    Detroit is served by Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, also commonly referred to as Detroit Metro, Detroit Metropolitan, or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. The airport code is DTW.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Detroit?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Detroit is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,160. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,787 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Detroit?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Detroit.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Detroit?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Detroit?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Detroit with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Detroit?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $1,210 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,426.

  • How many direct flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are there each week?

    Each week there are around 3,526 direct flights from within Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Detroit

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Detroit flight deals.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Australia to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Detroit. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Detroit. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Detroit? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8943 reviews
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
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Armrest controller on my seat 35D and nextbooennseat 35E did not work right. Hard to press buttons to recognize and 35D had constantnpressure either upmost down somit was nearly impossible to make selections. .

4.0 OkayGeorge, Aug 2025HNL - IAH
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Armrest controller on my seat 35D and nextbooennseat 35E did not work right. Hard to press buttons to recognize and 35D had constantnpressure either upmost down somit was nearly impossible to make selections. .

I flew with my dog and had already purchased my dog’s ticket. Even that morning I had called costumer service to insure that my husband and I had seats together since the website was giving me an error when choosing our seats and the representative mentioned our dog. I showed up early to the airport and when I got to the gate and we started boarding I was help back and told that I was supposed to have a yellow tag and that I should have checked in at the counter for them to give me that tag. I was not aware of this, the representative on the phone did not say anything. Nor did I see it anywhere in the checking process online, so if you travel with a pet and are not checking in luggage, just know that you still have to go to the check in counter when arriving at the airport unless you want to be the last one to board and not have room for your carry on in the overhead bins. Other than that, I had a great experience.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

My flight was delayed about 1 1/2 hours in Chicago, but other then that it was a good flight.

This is the best united airlines flight that I took. The crew was very friendly and the food was tasty!

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

There was no food available for this red eye... one little waffle cookie for a 6+ hour flight... thank God I was able to sleep some

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Had to cancel first flight because Airporter Bus took over 3 hrs to get to airport which resulted in an extra $378 dollar fare . Is there anyway I can be reimbursed for initial fare since it was not my fault? Sent from my iPhone EJ Ledet

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

The AA staff person who checked our bags was curt and almost rude. The FA also seemed unhappy doing her job. Overall it was like riding the school bus back in grade school.

Air Marco’s fleet of airplanes are old and pathetic. The seats are torn and stained. The monitors don’t work properly. If this wasn’t a business trip and I had control of booking the flight, I would not travel on this carrier.

Internet was a bit expensive and did not work ask that week otherwise a good flight

Ring in first class for an overnight flight, there was no blankets nor pillows for first class customers.

My Internet did not work for Outlook email or basically anything. I paid for one hour of in-flight usage and it was terrible. I spent a lot of time on different sites and browsers with no luck and a lot of frustration. Other than that, the flight was on time, crew was nice, service was fine. Seat was OK even though I paid for the extra 6 inches. I cannot imagine how tight the seats in the back must be.

Good service, friendly staff. Food was average for airlines and the seats were small.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

Food was ok, but not as good as I have had before on AA.

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