How long is the flight from New Zealand to Detroit?

For as low as $2,163, American Airlines can have you in Detroit from New Zealand in 36h. The distance between New Zealand and Detroit is about 13528 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 46.0 - 79.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 79.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 46.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -4.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to DTT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Detroit as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from New Zealand?

Located just 0.9 km from the city centre, Detroit All airports (DTT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Detroit from New Zealand.

Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Detroit?

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from New Zealand?
Located just 0.9 km from the city centre, Detroit All airports (DTT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Detroit from New Zealand.
How long is the flight from New Zealand to Detroit?
For as low as $2,163, American Airlines can have you in Detroit from New Zealand in 36h. The distance between New Zealand and Detroit is about 13528 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Detroit that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Detroit?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Detroit.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Detroit?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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