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Cheapest return flight
$2,041
Typical prices: $2,068-$2,931
Air New Zealand
Sun 18/2Sat 3/3
AKL - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$879
Typical prices: $1,148-$2,071
Multiple Airlines
Fri 23/11
AKL - DTW • 3 stops
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Air New Zealand
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AKL - DTT
Cheapest • 11% average savings
CHC - DTT
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 20% price drop
August
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Cheap Flights to Detroit

 
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Recent return flight deals to Detroit

Thu, 18 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
15:50 - 16:37AKL  Auckland Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
18h 47m1 stop San Francisco
Air New Zealand Logo
08:30 - 05:45DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-AKL Auckland Intl
27h 15m1 stop San Francisco
$2,041Air New Zealand
Fri, 26 Feb - Tue, 2 Mar
American Airlines Logo
15:50 - 09:30AKL  Auckland Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
35h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
08:00 - 09:25DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-AKL Auckland Intl
31h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,056American Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 06:42CHC  Christchurch-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
42h 42m2 stops Melbourne San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
08:15 - 23:20DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CHC Christchurch
45h 05m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,075United Airlines
Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 13:55CHC  Christchurch-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
49h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:01 - 00:25DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CHC Christchurch
46h 24m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane
$2,084Multiple Airlines
Thu, 18 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar
United Airlines Logo
15:50 - 22:23AKL  Auckland Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
24h 33m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
12:35 - 05:50DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-AKL Auckland Intl
23h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
$2,087United Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
American Airlines Logo
06:00 - 23:52CHC  Christchurch-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
35h 52m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
08:01 - 08:25DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CHC Christchurch
54h 24m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl
$2,095American Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
United Airlines Logo
16:15 - 06:42CHC  Christchurch-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
32h 27m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
08:15 - 23:20DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CHC Christchurch
45h 05m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,102United Airlines
Sun, 8 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 06:42CHC  Christchurch-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
42h 42m2 stops Melbourne San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
17:05 - 23:20DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CHC Christchurch
36h 15m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,105United Airlines
Fri, 26 Feb - Tue, 2 Mar
United Airlines Logo
15:50 - 16:37AKL  Auckland Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
18h 47m1 stop San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
10:59 - 09:10DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-AKL Auckland Intl
28h 11m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco
$2,118United Airlines
Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 06:42CHC  Christchurch-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
42h 42m2 stops Melbourne San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
08:15 - 13:25DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CHC Christchurch
35h 10m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl
$2,125United Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Detroit

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What is the cheapest flight to Detroit?

Auckland to Detroit is the cheapest route at $2,041 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?

On average, a return flight from New Zealand to Detroit costs $2,474, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Auckland average $2,411, while Nelson runs a bit higher at $2,678.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Detroit?

Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to Detroit at $1,992 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Monday is the most expensive at $2,966.

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

Afternoon flights to Detroit are the cheapest at $2,408 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $2,720.

What is a good deal for flights to Detroit?

Flights under $2,068 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Detroit at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Auckland $2,005.

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Key details for flights to Detroit

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$879
The most popular month to fly with an average 7% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Auckland 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, answered

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

  • How do I know if a flight to Detroit is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Detroit is around $2,068 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 far is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Detroit city centre?

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

  • Which airports serve Detroit?

    Flights to Detroit arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Detroit?

    United Airlines operates the most flights from New Zealand to Detroit at 0 per week, while Qantas Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Detroit. 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.

Your guide to booking Detroit flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Detroit, a good return fare is around $2,068. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Detroit in September. Return fares historically average $1,983, making September the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from 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 midday to save up to $312 on a return flight. Midday flights to Detroit average $2,408 compared to $2,720 for afternoon flights.

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