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$492+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Australia

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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SYD
abr 2 — abr 91
qua 4/2
qua 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$1,036
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$492
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$920
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on março 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
qua 8/61:56 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops25h 04mAmerican Airlines
sex 8/223:05 pmMEL - DTW
2 stops23h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,036
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
sex 11/284:43 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops48h 47mUnited Airlines
seg 12/151:00 pmMEL - DTW
1 stop21h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,067
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 9/14:21 pmDTW - SYD
1 stop24h 34mQantas Airways
seg 9/1512:10 pmSYD - DTW
1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,103
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 5/1310:18 amDTW - BNE
3 stops34h 17mMultiple Airlines
dom 6/157:00 amBNE - DTW
3 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,123
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 4/122:29 pmDTW - SYD
2 stops41h 41mMultiple Airlines
sáb 4/261:45 pmSYD - DTW
2 stops33h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,129
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
seg 10/66:07 pmDTW - SYD
1 stop21h 48mAmerican Airlines
ter 10/211:10 pmSYD - DTW
1 stop19h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,142
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
seg 10/64:00 pmDTW - SYD
2 stops25h 00mUnited Airlines
qua 10/2211:20 amSYD - DTW
2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,145
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 4/262:29 pmDTW - MEL
2 stops31h 46mMultiple Airlines
sáb 5/36:25 amMEL - DTW
3 stops40h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,175
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 10/65:50 pmDTW - SYD
1 stop22h 45mDelta
qua 10/2210:25 amSYD - DTW
1 stop21h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/26$1,185
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
dom 5/182:05 pmDTW - BNE
2 stops26h 25mUnited Airlines
dom 6/110:30 amBNE - DTW
2 stops27h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,273
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sáb 7/266:06 amDTW - BNE
2 stops38h 54mAir New Zealand
qui 8/219:45 amBNE - DTW
2 stops27h 59mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/25$1,418
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qua 9/104:19 pmDTW - PER
2 stops28h 31mQantas Airways
ter 9/3011:55 pmPER - DTW
2 stops34h 19mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,427

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Australia

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DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

qua 8/6

1:56 pm-5:00 am

2 stops25h 04m

Melbourne

sex 8/22

3:05 pm-12:09 am

2 stops23h 04m

$1,036

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

qua 8/6

7:43 pm-8:15 am

1 stop22h 32m

Melbourne

sex 8/22

10:55 am-10:23 pm

2 stops25h 28m

$1,078

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

seg 9/1

4:21 pm-6:55 am

1 stop24h 34m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

seg 9/15

12:10 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$1,103

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

ter 5/13

10:18 am-10:35 am

3 stops34h 17m

Brisbane

dom 6/15

7:00 am-12:50 pm

3 stops43h 50m

$1,123

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb 4/12

2:29 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops41h 41m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

sáb 4/26

1:45 pm-9:08 am

2 stops33h 23m

$1,129

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

seg 9/1

4:13 pm-6:55 am

2 stops24h 42m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

seg 9/15

12:10 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop24h 04m

$1,147

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb 4/26

2:29 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops31h 46m

Melbourne

sáb 5/3

6:25 am-9:08 am

3 stops40h 43m

$1,175

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom 5/18

2:05 pm-6:30 am

2 stops26h 25m

Brisbane

dom 6/1

10:30 am-11:37 pm

2 stops27h 07m

$1,273

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

seg 6/30

7:43 pm-6:55 am

1 stop21h 12m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

seg 8/4

10:20 am-6:46 pm

1 stop22h 26m

$1,278

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

ter 6/24

6:25 pm-6:35 am

1 stop22h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom 7/13

9:25 am-5:10 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,343

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia (average of $1,044). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). 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 DTW to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated março 28, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 2.0 - 5.1 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated março 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to Australia, see what other customers have to say about Korean Air, Japan Airlines and ANA. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
ANA
8.3
Very good
829 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Australia. 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 from for flights from Detroit to Australia?

    For a flight from Detroit to Australia, you will be flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is just 17.3 mi from the center of the city.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $798. Users have also found prices from $816 and $942 on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia are Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Sydney Kingsford Smith, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Melbourne and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Brisbane.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Australia 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia (average of $1,044). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). 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 7 airlines flying from Detroit to Australia

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Australia. 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 março 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$152Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$677Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$702Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$840Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$864Average$1,654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
DeltaCheapest$971Average$1,609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$1,221Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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