What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to Australia?

Delta, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to Australia

What airlines fly to Australia?

Delta, United Airlines and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Australia from Detroit according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 29% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Australia. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Australia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Australia?

Prices for flights from Detroit to Australia are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Australia?

The number of operators available for flights from Detroit to Australia is 6 as of May 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Australia?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to Australia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Australia trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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7:20 pm - 6:55 am

DTW

SYD

21h 35m

1 stop

12:00 pm - 6:29 pm

SYD

DTW

20h 29m

1 stop

$1,109Qantas Airways

Sun, May 24 - Sun, Jun 7

4:10 pm - 6:55 am

DTW

SYD

24h 45m

1 stop

12:00 pm - 6:29 pm

SYD

DTW

20h 29m

1 stop

$1,140Qantas Airways

Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10

11:49 am - 5:00 am

DTW

MEL

27h 11m

1 stop

9:45 am - 10:38 pm

MEL

DTW

26h 53m

2 stops

$1,171American Airlines

Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8

11:50 am - 5:00 am

DTW

BNE

27h 10m

2 stops

8:35 pm - 10:23 am

BNE

DTW

27h 48m

2 stops

$1,172American Airlines

Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Sep 7

11:05 am - 6:55 am

DTW

SYD

29h 50m

2 stops

9:30 am - 6:19 pm

SYD

DTW

22h 49m

2 stops

$1,174United Airlines

Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Sep 2

2:10 pm - 7:30 am

DTW

MEL

27h 20m

2 stops

10:55 am - 6:01 pm

MEL

DTW

21h 06m

1 stop

$1,177United Airlines

Wed, Jun 10 - Fri, Aug 28

3:50 pm - 6:50 am

DTW

SYD

25h 00m

1 stop

9:15 am - 9:11 pm

SYD

DTW

25h 56m

2 stops

$1,189Delta

Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28

8:05 pm - 7:50 am

DTW

MEL

45h 45m

2 stops

10:00 am - 12:02 am

MEL

DTW

28h 02m

2 stops

$1,189Delta

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

3:42 pm - 9:25 am

DTW

MCY

27h 43m

2 stops

8:25 pm - 6:26 pm

MCY

DTW

36h 01m

2 stops

$1,440Multiple Airlines

Fri, May 15 - Mon, May 18

7:21 pm - 4:05 pm

DTW

AVV

30h 44m

2 stops

6:00 am - 6:32 pm

AVV

DTW

26h 32m

2 stops

$1,447Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jun 10 - Fri, Aug 28

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Qantas Airways flights from Detroit to Australia

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Qantas Airways

May 24

DTW7:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 35m

1 stop

SYD6:55 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Jun 7

SYD12:00 pmSydney Kingsford Smith

20h 29m

1 stop

DTW6:29 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,109

Qantas Airways

Jun 3

DTW4:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 45m

1 stop

SYD6:55 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Jun 10

SYD12:00 pmSydney Kingsford Smith

20h 29m

1 stop

DTW6:29 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,140

Qantas Airways

Jun 1

DTW7:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 35m

1 stop

SYD6:55 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Jun 7

SYD12:00 pmSydney Kingsford Smith

20h 29m

1 stop

DTW6:29 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,245

Delta flights from Detroit to Australia

Our best Delta deals on Detroit to Australia flight tickets

Delta

May 8

DTW6:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 00m

1 stop

MEL7:50 amMelbourne

May 22

MEL10:00 amMelbourne

27h 19m

1 stop

DTW11:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,185

Delta

Jul 21

DTW3:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 00m

1 stop

SYD6:50 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Jul 28

SYD9:15 amSydney Kingsford Smith

25h 56m

2 stops

DTW9:11 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,189

Delta

Oct 13

DTW8:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 45m

2 stops

MEL8:50 amMelbourne

Oct 29

MEL11:00 amMelbourne

23h 14m

1 stop

DTW7:14 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,190

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DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/24

7:20 pm-6:55 am

1 stop21h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/7

12:00 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop20h 29m

$1,109

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/3

4:10 pm-6:55 am

1 stop24h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/10

12:00 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop20h 29m

$1,140

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/1

11:49 am-5:00 am

1 stop27h 11m

Melbourne

Mon 6/8

9:45 am-10:38 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$1,171

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/3

11:50 am-5:00 am

2 stops27h 10m

Brisbane

Mon 9/7

8:35 pm-10:23 am

2 stops27h 48m

$1,172

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/4

11:05 am-6:55 am

2 stops29h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/2

9:30 am-6:19 pm

2 stops22h 49m

$1,174

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/10

2:10 pm-7:30 am

2 stops27h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 8/28

10:55 am-6:01 pm

1 stop21h 06m

$1,177

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/21

3:50 pm-6:50 am

1 stop25h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/28

9:15 am-9:11 pm

2 stops25h 56m

$1,189

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/1

8:05 pm-7:50 am

2 stops45h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 9/30

10:00 am-12:02 am

2 stops28h 02m

$1,189

DetroitMaroochydore

DTW - MCY

DTWMCY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/15

3:42 pm-9:25 am

2 stops27h 43m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Mon 5/18

8:25 pm-6:26 pm

2 stops36h 01m

$1,440

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/10

7:21 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops30h 44m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 8/28

6:00 am-6:32 pm

2 stops26h 32m

$1,447

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Detroit to Australia

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Australia from Detroit, with most prices found around $180. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Australia from Detroit during July instead. Flights to Australia in July, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around $193.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit to Australia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Australia from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Australia for around $1,124 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Australia from Detroit for as low as $949 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit to Australia flights?

You could potentially save up to 26% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to Australia flight.

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Fastest flight time	21h 35m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to Australia takes 21h 35m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to Australia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Australia?
Prices for flights from Detroit to Australia are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Australia?
The number of operators available for flights from Detroit to Australia is 6 as of May 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Australia?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to Australia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Australia trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Detroit to Australia

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $517	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,680 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $528	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,460 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $634	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,030 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $723	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,995 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $882	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,673 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,275	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 640 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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