$778 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Australia

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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Sydney
Sydney1 stop$1,554
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$1,909
Canberra
Canberra2 stops$2,941
Darwin
Darwin2 stops$2,244

Cheap Flight Deals from Detroit to Australia (DTW-AU0)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Detroit to Australia 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.

Recent return flight deals from Detroit to Australia

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to Australia.
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Delta Logo
12:20 - 06:35DTW-SYD
28h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
09:25 - 19:15SYD-DTW
23h 50m1 stop
$1,554Delta
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Mon, 30 Jun - Mon, 4 Aug
Delta Logo
18:25 - 06:35DTW-SYD
22h 10m1 stop
Delta Logo
09:25 - 21:20SYD-DTW
25h 55m2 stops
$1,560Delta
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Mon, 30 Jun - Mon, 4 Aug
United Airlines Logo
11:00 - 08:15DTW-MEL
31h 15m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 20:26MEL-DTW
24h 56m2 stops
$1,691United Airlines
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Mon, 1 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep
United Airlines Logo
19:43 - 06:55DTW-SYD
21h 12m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:20 - 18:34SYD-DTW
22h 14m1 stop
$1,704United Airlines
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Wed, 11 Jun - Fri, 20 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
16:21 - 06:55DTW-SYD
24h 34m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:10 - 18:05SYD-DTW
19h 55m1 stop
$1,713Qantas Airways
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Mon, 1 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep
American Airlines Logo
17:10 - 07:30DTW-SYD
24h 20m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:10 - 18:05SYD-DTW
19h 55m1 stop
$1,798American Airlines
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Mon, 1 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep
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10:29 - 11:30DTW-MEL
35h 01m3 stops
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13:30 - 05:58MEL-DTW
30h 28m3 stops
$1,823
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Tue, 17 Jun - Mon, 15 Sep
American Airlines Logo
12:54 - 07:30DTW-SYD
28h 36m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
17:45 - 05:54SYD-DTW
26h 09m2 stops
$1,864American Airlines
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Tue, 1 Jul - Thu, 31 Jul
Qantas Airways Logo
16:21 - 16:40DTW-BNE
34h 19m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
09:45 - 15:52BNE-DTW
20h 07m1 stop
$1,909Qantas Airways
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Fri, 22 Aug - Fri, 31 Oct
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18:28 - 11:30DTW-MEL
27h 02m2 stops
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13:40 - 04:43MEL-DTW
29h 03m2 stops
$1,978
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Fri, 23 May - Fri, 30 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Australia flights

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost $302 on average. Morning departures are around 21% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,947.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia, 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 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia is March, when tickets cost $1,431 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and September, when the average cost of return tickets is $2,175 and $2,156 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Australia?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Detroit to Australia, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Australia back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia, 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 on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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April

High season

December

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$778
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
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FAQs - booking Australia flights

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

    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 from Detroit to Australia.

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Detroit to Australia 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 from Detroit to Australia?

    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 from Detroit to Australia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 3 airlines serving from Detroit to Australia

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Australia? 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.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 826 reviews
7.2Entertainment
6.9Food
7.4Comfort
8.2Crew
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

10.0 ExcellentCarolyn, Apr 2025LAX - SYD
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Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

For economy, it was very good. Staff was great, they even let some of us change seats for more leg room... Put an empty seat between us which was fantastic for a 12hr flight. Onboard entertainment was excellent, I think over 200 choices of movies/tv/etc The bad was the barely/nonfunctional wifi that cost either $16.99 or 1700 miles (full flight). It was atrocious... Definitely the worst of the last 3 long haul major airlines I was on the last few months.

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

I didn’t get on plane. Passport being processed by consulate with visa application. Tried to cancel through underpricer after purchasing cacelling for any reason. No dice, they are thieves.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

leg space better than expected. two washrooms for one plane isn't enough.

First world problems, but still… We were seated in first class and asked for a cocktail on a very short, 50 minute flight. After our drink order was taken, a half hour went by, and we noticed that every other person in the small plane had been served except for us. We got up to ask about it, the drinks finally came, then were taken away three minutes later since the flight was so short. Really strange situation, on the other hand, we were in Utah.

We missed our flight. The boarding pass had the wrong gate and by the time we received the text from Kayak, our flight was already gone. I’ll never use Kayak again and will go direct to the airlines in the future.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

Took off on time and successfully avoided weather that looked to be a problem along the way

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

The flight to Tokyo AA61 took off about two hours late, but then had to turn back. By that time the crew had to be replaced. Then they kept promising to take off in an hour, then in 3, then switch to the next day.

British Airways staff are very polite and willing to help.

Any sort of gluten free snack option would be nice

They lost my luggage and it didn’t get delivered until the next day.

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