Cheap flights from Auckland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from $853

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — DTW
18 Aug — 25 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,742

One-way from

$853

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,074
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 22/11-6/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 53m total
  • Auckland to Detroit
15/9
  • 15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 34m total
  • Auckland to Detroit
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($1,095 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($295 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Auckland to Detroit

Cheapest flights from Auckland to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 August 2025.

Sat 22/1113:20AKL - DTW
1 stop19h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 6/111:52DTW - AKL
2 stops32h 13mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/8$1,742
Thu 25/913:25AKL - DTW
3 stops35h 41mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/1019:46DTW - AKL
2 stops30h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8$2,111
Sat 22/1106:10AKL - DTW
3 stops32h 51mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/111:52DTW - AKL
2 stops33h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8$2,530
Sun 14/1215:50AKL - DTW
1 stop21h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/119:33DTW - AKL
1 stop19h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/8$2,639
Mon 15/1215:50AKL - DTW
2 stops24h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/119:33DTW - AKL
1 stop19h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/8$2,659
Sat 20/1215:50AKL - DTW
2 stops22h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/116:15DTW - AKL
2 stops22h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/8$2,690
Thu 25/913:50AKL - DTW
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/1017:45DTW - AKL
1 stop21h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/8$3,314
Wed 17/1210:25AKL - DTW
3 stops30h 24mQantas Airways
Tue 6/116:01DTW - AKL
2 stops28h 04mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/8$3,885

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

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Auckland

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Detroit

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandDetroit

AKL - DTW

AKLDTW

Auckland Intl

Sat 22/11

13:20-15:00

1 stop19h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/1

11:52-14:05

2 stops32h 13m

$1,742

AucklandDetroit

AKL - DTW

AKLDTW

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/9

13:25-09:06

3 stops35h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/10

19:46-19:00

2 stops30h 14m

$2,111

AucklandDetroit

AKL - DTW

AKLDTW

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/9

07:30-18:30

2 stops27h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/10

19:46-19:00

2 stops30h 14m

$2,111

AucklandDetroit

AKL - DTW

AKLDTW

Auckland Intl

Sat 22/11

06:10-21:01

3 stops32h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/1

11:52-14:55

2 stops33h 03m

$2,530

AucklandDetroit

AKL - DTW

AKLDTW

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/12

20:10-23:31

2 stops21h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/1

14:15-09:10

2 stops24h 55m

$2,639

AucklandDetroit

AKL - DTW

AKLDTW

Auckland Intl

Fri 19/12

14:35-00:03

2 stops27h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/1

15:50-08:35

1 stop22h 45m

$2,659

AucklandDetroit

AKL - DTW

AKLDTW

Auckland Intl

Tue 16/12

15:50-20:28

2 stops22h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/1

14:15-06:05

2 stops21h 50m

$2,659

AucklandDetroit

AKL - DTW

AKLDTW

Auckland Intl

Mon 15/9

13:25-23:59

2 stops26h 34m

$853

AucklandDetroit

AKL - DTW

AKLDTW

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/8

06:00-22:24

2 stops32h 24m

$867

AucklandDetroit

AKL - DTW

AKLDTW

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/9

07:30-22:33

2 stops31h 03m

$897

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/8

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Auckland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from Auckland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 77% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Auckland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,245.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Auckland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 36m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Auckland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Auckland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 33m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated 13 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Auckland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Auckland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Qantas Airways, at $1,742, was found to be the cheapest airline from Auckland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Auckland to Detroit

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,707Average$2,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,955Average$2,559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,456Average$2,583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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