Cheap flights to Detroit from $1,473

Flights to Detroit, United States, take off from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) or Melbourne Airport (MEL). Flight duration for Detroit flight deals departing from Sydney can range from 24h 22min up to 57h 55min, depending on the number of layovers and time spent at airports between connecting flights. The number of layovers from Sydney to Detroit can be anywhere from one to three airports, which can add 39min to 22h 42min to the total transit time. All flights from Melbourne to Detroit require two layovers, and the outbound flight time can range from 52h 35min to 64h 35min, again also depending on the layover airports and time.

Unfortunately, there are currently no direct flights available from any of the major Australian cities to Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), Detroit. The major airlines that provide flights from Sydney to Detroit are Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways and United Airlines. Common layover locations on the Sydney to Detroit flight path include Doha (DOH), San Francisco (SFO), Denver (DEN), Houston (IAH) and Los Angeles (LAX). The Melbourne to Detroit flight path is primarily serviced by Qatar Airways via layovers in Doha (DOH), Chicago (ORD) or New York (JFK).

Transport options for the commute into downtown Detroit from Detroit Metro Airport include hire cars, taxis and multiple bus routes. There is no short supply of car hire services available onsite, with household names such as Avis, Budget and Thrifty offering on-demand and pre-booked arrangements for a broad selection of vehicles. Irrespective of if you are arriving in Detroit via the McNamara Terminal or North Terminal, follow the signs to the Ground Transportation Center (Level Four) to the taxi services to catch a ride into downtown Detroit. For public transport options from the McNamara Terminal, be sure to keep an eye out for bus routes 125 and 280, at the pick-up location marked as ‘Municipal Transportation/Regular Scheduled Bus Service’ at the north end of the departures area. For passengers arriving via the North Terminal, route 125 is available from the Ground Transportation Center.

Detroit may be better known as the home ground for the Detroit Lions, the Detroit Pistons and the Detroit Tigers; however, Detroit has more to offer than a rich sporting culture. For art and culture enthusiasts, the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Motown Museum are locations to add to the itinerary, offering a taste of artworks from classic to contemporary genres and a window into the history of the R&B and soul music scene, respectively. Detroit is best explored on foot to fully immerse yourself in what the city has to offer. An abundance of landmarks that are worth visiting are dotted around downtown; of notable mention are Belle Isle Park, Eastern Market, the Guardian Building and the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.

An Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) is required for travel to the United States. ESTA can be applied for via the ESTA official website (approximately A$ 18-20) and must be completed at least 72h prior to your scheduled departure. This is the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), which allows for travel to the US for tourism or business (90 days or less) without obtaining a visa. ESTA approval is required for travel to the United States under the VWP.

DTW stands for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Codes like this one are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

If you book a flight to Detroit, you will be flying into All airports, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit All airports (DTT) is located 0.9 km from the centre of Detroit.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Detroit on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Detroit.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Detroit. One-way flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport typically cost $180, while return flights cost around $194.

A return flight to Detroit will typically cost around $145, however they can be found for as little as $130.

For those looking to save time traveling to Detroit, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 27 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport is the closest property to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (0.0 km away from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport).