Flights from Detroit to Brisbane
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Vancouver
- 22h 25m
- two tickets, via Shanghai
- $838
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 9,161 mi (14,744 km)
fastest
Via Vancouver
Canada
22h 25m
with the connection
Via Los Angeles
22h 34m
with the connection
Detroit to Los Angeles
flight 5h 4m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to Brisbane: Los Angeles International.
Los Angeles to Brisbane
flight 14h 30m
two ticketsfrom $948
Via San Francisco
22h 43m
with the connection
Detroit to San Francisco
flight 5h 23m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Brisbane: San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Brisbane
flight 14h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,631
Via Seoul
South Korea
27h 43m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,116
Via Shanghai
China
28h 38m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $838
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Detroit to cities closest to Brisbane
Detroit to Shanghai
Shanghai: 4,558 mi (7,335 km) from Brisbane, flight 15h 48m
from $464
Detroit to Honolulu
Honolulu: 4,704 mi (7,570 km) from Brisbane, flight 9h 55m
from $520
Detroit to Seoul
Seoul: 4,800 mi (7,725 km) from Brisbane, flight 15h 3m
from $620
Detroit to San Francisco
San Francisco: 7,081 mi (11,395 km) from Brisbane, flight 5h 23m
from $105
Detroit to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 7,186 mi (11,565 km) from Brisbane, flight 5h 4m
from $98
Detroit to San Diego
San Diego: 7,206 mi (11,597 km) from Brisbane, flight 4h 58m
To Brisbane from cities closest to Detroit
Vancouver to Brisbane
Vancouver: 1,964 mi (3,161 km) from Detroit, flight 14h 30m
Los Angeles to Brisbane
Los Angeles: 1,979 mi (3,185 km) from Detroit, flight 14h 30m
from $509
San Francisco to Brisbane
San Francisco: 2,087 mi (3,359 km) from Detroit, flight 14h 20m
from $923
Tokyo to Brisbane
Tokyo: 6,411 mi (10,317 km) from Detroit, flight 8h 58m
from $386
Rarotonga to Brisbane
Rarotonga: 6,557 mi (10,553 km) from Detroit, flight 6h 50m
Seoul to Brisbane
Seoul: 6,602 mi (10,625 km) from Detroit, flight 9h 40m
from $496
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Detroit to Brisbane?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Vancouver.
What is the fastest way to fly from Detroit to Brisbane?
Via Vancouver: 4h 55m to the connection, 14h 30m after it, about 22h 25m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Detroit to Brisbane with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Shanghai from $838. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Detroit and Brisbane?
Vancouver (22h 25m total), Los Angeles (22h 34m total), San Francisco (22h 43m total), Seoul (27h 43m total) and Shanghai (28h 38m total).
How far is Brisbane from Detroit?
9,161 mi (14,744 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.