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Cheapest return flight
$1,403
Typical prices: $1,330-$2,188
Air Canada
Sun 14/10Thu 18/10
SYD - DTW • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$866
Typical prices: $782-$1,155
United Airlines
Thu 1/3
BNE - DTW • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights to Detroit

 
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Recent return flight deals to Detroit

Wed, 14 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
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10:20 - 21:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
50h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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13:55 - 08:20DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
51h 25m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl
$1,403Air Canada
Wed, 14 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
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10:20 - 21:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
50h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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13:55 - 08:20DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
51h 25m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl
$1,410Air Canada
Wed, 20 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb
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11:20 - 17:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
46h 20m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
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13:39 - 09:35DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 56m2 stops Newark Vancouver Intl
$1,411Multiple Airlines
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
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10:20 - 17:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
46h 20m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
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15:24 - 09:35DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 11m2 stops Denver Intl Vancouver Intl
$1,411Multiple Airlines
Thu, 22 Oct - Sun, 22 Nov
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09:45 - 20:05MEL  Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
25h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
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08:00 - 05:00DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne
29h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,455American Airlines
Thu, 22 Oct - Sun, 22 Nov
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09:45 - 20:05MEL  Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
25h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
10:37 - 05:00DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne
26h 23m2 stops New York LaGuardia Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,455American Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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12:00 - 17:32MEL  Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
20h 32m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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11:38 - 05:00DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne
25h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,488Qantas Airways
Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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08:00 - 18:24MEL  Melbourne-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
25h 24m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
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11:38 - 05:00DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEL Melbourne
25h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,532Qantas Airways
Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
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09:40 - 19:15SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
24h 35m1 stop Los Angeles
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12:29 - 08:30DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 01m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,665Delta
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
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09:40 - 17:09SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 29m1 stop Los Angeles
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12:32 - 08:30DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 58m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles
$1,672Delta
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is the cheapest route at $1,403 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

A return flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport costs $1,636 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Brisbane average $1,469, while Melbourne Airport runs a bit higher at $1,479.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at $1,561 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at $1,776.

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

  • October is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport with an average price of $1,275 return.
  • December ($2,299) and May ($2,076) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Morning flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are the cheapest at $1,574 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $2,333.

What is a good deal for flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Flights under $1,330 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Melbourne Airport $1,185
  • Brisbane $1,230
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When are flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport the cheapest?

Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$866
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flights from Brisbane to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

When to book flights to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    American Airlines operates the most flights from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 0 per week, while Qantas Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airports serve Detroit and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Detroit usually arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), the main airport serving the city. Nearby alternatives within 80.5 km of Detroit include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), Windsor (YQG) and Ann Arbor (ARB). These airports are not in Detroit itself, but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

  • How far is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport city centre?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is 27.7 km from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport city centre.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are from:
    • Melbourne, from $1,488 return

  • How do I know if a flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around $1,330 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Last-minute fares to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 3% below the average return fare of $1,636. Booking late can sometimes save money, but availability is limited.

Your guide to booking Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 23% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $1,330 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in October. Return fares historically average $1,275 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to $759 per return. Morning flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport average $1,574 compared to $2,333 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Detroit

 
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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8568 reviews
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
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Flight was delayed from San Diego due to being overweight for weather conditions. We missed our connecting flight to our final destination due to the delay, as well as the connecting flight leaving before the scheduled departure time. We missed the connection within 10 - 15 minutes. We were booked on a later flight arriving 7 hours later. There were 7 passengers sharing the same originating and connecting flight.

4.0 OkayCharles, Sept 2026
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Flight was delayed from San Diego due to being overweight for weather conditions. We missed our connecting flight to our final destination due to the delay, as well as the connecting flight leaving before the scheduled departure time. We missed the connection within 10 - 15 minutes. We were booked on a later flight arriving 7 hours later. There were 7 passengers sharing the same originating and connecting flight.

Horrible, mismanaged ground issue resulting in a long delayed, next flight left early, waiting extra 7 hours in the airport, screen did not work

Crew, food, boarding, deplaning. See my comments on the KLM section.

The temperature on the flight was unbearably hot and they were unable to serve waters and did t make any adjustments. This impacted us both when leaving, we pushed away from the gate but didn’t taxi for takeoff for awhile then arrived ‘early’ yet were stuck in the plane for longer than we should have been.

The crew performed the absolute minimum. The plane ran out of toilet paper and there was 2 hours of flight left of an 8 hours international flight. The food was a average

Delayed, then set on termac before taking off for 45 minutes. After landing had to sit on termac for another 30-40 minutes. Total disaster of a flight

Delta was great because the flight was almost 5 hours so I had access to tons of movies news, etc. so it helped past the time by no other plane WestJet did not have movies so Delta was the best

The flights were on time; all went as expected which is a big positive! No delays! There was no food or drink service in any legs, which I understand due to the short flight time.

They announced a mechanical issue prior to boarding Said it was fixed, we boarded Waited Then learned it was not fixed Had to deplane and go to new gate Bought wifi on plane and it never worked

Delta off boarded and boarded the aircraft quickly. Clean cabin and great gate and onboard service.

Overall, it was a very good experience. I would have given it a 10/10, especially based on our flight from SFO to Melbourne. The cabin crew on that flight were wonderful and incredibly attentive. They took extra care when setting up our beds so we could sleep comfortably without being disturbed. Dinner was served promptly and smoothly. I woke up quite late, when the flight was already preparing for landing, and the crew still made sure I was taken care of. They brought me English tea in a proper cup, and when it was time to prepare the cabin for landing, they thoughtfully transferred it into a takeaway cup so I could continue enjoying it along with some breakfast. Those small, thoughtful gestures made the long flight feel much more comfortable and special. The service from the SFO to Melbourne crew was truly excellent.

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

Flight delayed, last seat on the plane, no arrival Gate available due to the plane departing late

Really old place. Not as clean as it should be, tray tables needed better cleaning. The items, trays and some other items need to b6 engineered. Anything task you or crew may do is incredibly load, seriously engineer for quiet smooth, easy. Just opening and closing the tray table is actually dangerous and can easily injure a finger. I'm sure it happens as it happened to me! First time I used United and likely will be the last!

Uncomfortable plastic seats even in premium economy. No free wifi. Even paid wifi was spotty to nonexistent. Bad food. Much worse than economy on foreign carriers like Qantas.

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

Not enough veg food available for passengers. I actually did not get the veg food and was told it was over, and I starved the entire flight duration.

Plane was was better than th YVR to ORD flight but was a fraction of the distance. Fly your better planes on longer distance flights.

In this flight we had selected seating for our family in the middle of the plane in a 2x2 format. The airline changed them to the very back row of the plane and split them to 3x1. Why pay for seats that allow seat selection if the airline will just move them to the worst seats in the plane?

The flight was canceled. Got rebooked to Chicago and when we arrived our luggage where to there. They were going to our original destination the day after. They would not deliver them to our house. We had to go pick them up.

Upgrade planes to have larger overhead bins, especially on this popular route and first class. Easy flight to Chicago, good service in first class. Can't wait for seatback entertainment to be brought back. I like the free wifi and messaging with T-Mobile. Although, the tray tables are not big enough to work even on a small laptop - so why is it called "business" class? Flight attendant said that the flight was too short to even serve water. I've flown that route several times, and that is the first time I ever heard that. No chargers in the seats. Rough landing.

Pilots were great on take off and landing. Flight attendant were very kind. The only problem was take off was later than the scheduling.

I paid extra for what I thought was leg room and it certainly was not. I had a very cramped experience on my flight from Dallas to Detroit and it was the section right behind first class section. I did however have an amazing flight from Atlanta to Dallas on the initial outbound flight.

Ninth consecutive American flight I have been on that was delayed

I rated the experience "mediocre" because of the 2 hour delay in take off. This is the 4th flight from DFW on AA where there was a delay and in one of the instances (after 13 delays), the flight was cancelled. I understand weather but for the March 18th flight, there was no weather issue in Dallas or Detroit. I called Concierge Key and they were wonderful, booking me on a later flight in case my flight was cancelled. I have flown with American for many years and never has there been this consistent pattern of delays. Very disappointing.

My carry on baggage was damaged. Entire trip, I had to carry the baggage. When complained to the boarding crew, they got mad at me and still asked me to valet check in the cabin baggage. Rude boarding crew!!!

Experience was good. We were delayed in leaving by 15 mins because the flight was waiting on a family that was late in getting to the gate. Food and drink options were as expected. I highly recommend checking in ahead of time using the airline’s app so that it’s quicker to get your luggage tags as soon as you arrive at the terminal. No more waiting in long lines!

It was one of my worst flight ever. First they were changing the gate for at least 4 times, changing from gate D7 to D12 to D44. Considering the size of the Miami Airport, we are talking about long distance and the train at the airport was not working. Then the flight was delayed around one hour. Then finally we boarded into the plane and when everybody was seated, there was an announcement that there is an issue with one of the tire of the plane, so we all had to get out of the plane with our belongings, to replace the tire. So we had around 2.5-hour delay

American Airlines initially postponed the flight. Then they cancelled it an rescheduled us on a flight that would take over 24 hours with multiple stops. They then changed this flight to a reasonable alternative the next day which they later cancelled and replaced with a flight that would take off with an additional 16 hour delay. They blamed weather but I noticed (at 4am) that Delta had direct flights from Charlotte to Detroit. I went on line. Booked it and was in Detroit buy 9am. The interesting thing is they did a similar thing to a family member just 2 days earlier. I don't think I will fly American unless I have to.

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

The offered WiFi on AA isn't worth wasting time or effort on. If you manage to connect it's incredibly slow.

The service was good during the flight, but booking process was arduous due to mysterious partial cancellation (on the return leg), which took me 1 whole day to connect to the RJ’s NYC ticketing department to straighten it out. The reservation line of RJ customer service said they did not have the authority to un-cancel it, nor refund the ticket. To undo, I would have to email the NYC office and wait 5-6 days for reply, while my departure is 5 days away. Then the NYC phone number given (and I also found on their website) had no one answering, until I got someone in accounting or HR department to transfer me to ticketing dept. Then the seat upgrade at the gate only takes cash, no CC. From speaking with other tour mates, other airlines were given them the similar headache too - cancelling part of the trip without rescheduling options.

Something wrong with the plane so had to deplane and waited over 2 hours to finally leave

Delay Delay Delay Canceled Terrible customer service Ended up renting a car and driving overnight as that was an easier option than dealing with Air Canada

The connecting gate could not be farther away and the airport was not clearly marked to show where to go.

Having my luggage would be great, contacting anyone for help is nearly impossible.

Gate Crew was unprepared and poorly versed in their jobs. Multiple delays with little communications to passengers. Gate was in chaos. Lost mobility device for hour. Almost missed connecting flight.

Small overhead bins but got my carry on bag stowed. Friendly crew, easy check in process

Flight delayed 3 times after arrival at airportThe plane was old and looked tired. Washroom was so tiny and difficult to manœuvre in- thought I might not get out. Not for anyone with claustrophobia. Entertainment screen had an icon of a tv with rabbit ears- says a lot about age. WiFi was at a charge- did not use it. Sone turbulence turned inflight service into a quick “ water-only” service. Noisy engines heard loud inside. Strange noises inside cabin. Fast plane- short flight. Maybe suitable for a commuter flight as this but not a regulator flight. Fine for what I needed but thst’s where it ends .

Minus the delay everything was good the delay wasn't too bad it was only 15 minutes but it was still a delay

My flight was cancelled due to weather and the airline only refunded half the amount. I am sooooo confused and unhappy.

Same reasons I mentioned before, and I can add , for this flight they reserved tickets more than the available seats, they make the flight delay until the resolved problem by dropping couple people for next flight

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