$142+ Cheap flights from Detroit

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DTT — SYD
29 Mar — 5 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Detroit

Discover essential information about flights departing from Detroit, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Detroit airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 27 February 2026.

Cheapest airline

United Airlines

Good round-trip deal

$300 or less

Good one-way deal

$185 or less
On average, United Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Detroit (avg. price of $1,242).
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Cheapest flights from Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 February 2026.

Tue 9/614:10
DTW
-
YYC
1 stop10h 27m
United Airlines
Wed 10/608:30
YYC
-
DTW
1 stop6h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/2$363
Mon 25/508:50
DTW
-
YYC
1 stop15h 47m
United Airlines
Fri 5/608:30
YYC
-
DTW
1 stop11h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/2$368
Mon 13/716:10
DTW
-
YYC
1 stop8h 27m
United Airlines
Mon 27/719:15
YYC
-
DTW
2 stops17h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/2$370
Sun 12/721:12
DTW
-
YYC
2 stops23h 01m
United Airlines
Wed 29/708:30
YYC
-
DTW
1 stop6h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/2$377
Mon 25/508:50
DTW
-
YYC
1 stop15h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 2/613:27
YYC
-
DTW
2 stops8h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/2$382
Tue 9/611:05
DTW
-
YYC
1 stop13h 32m
United Airlines
Thu 11/608:30
YYC
-
DTW
1 stop11h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/2$384
Thu 28/508:50
DTW
-
YYC
1 stop15h 47m
United Airlines
Sun 31/508:30
YYC
-
DTW
1 stop13h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/2$392
Sun 24/512:45
DTW
-
YYC
1 stop9h 45m
Delta
Mon 1/606:45
YYC
-
DTW
1 stop9h 50m
Delta
Deal found 26/2$398
Sun 7/611:00
DTW
-
YYC
1 stop13h 37m
United Airlines
Wed 17/608:30
YYC
-
DTW
1 stop11h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/2$408
Thu 19/312:20
DTW
-
YYC
1 stop10h 25m
Delta
Wed 25/307:40
YYC
-
DTW
1 stop10h 10m
Delta
Deal found 24/2$419
Sun 2/818:00
DTW
-
YYC
Nonstop4h 05m
Delta
Tue 18/811:00
YYC
-
DTW
Nonstop3h 40m
Delta
Deal found 26/2$425
Wed 3/618:00
DTW
-
YYC
Nonstop4h 05m
Delta
Wed 10/611:00
YYC
-
DTW
Nonstop3h 40m
Delta
Deal found 26/2$427

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Find flights departing from Detroit that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 27 February 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/5

12:45-20:30

1 stop9h 45m

Calgary

Mon 11/5

06:45-15:31

1 stop6h 46m

$363

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 13/7

16:10-22:37

1 stop8h 27m

Calgary

Fri 31/7

19:15-10:14

2 stops12h 59m

$370

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 15/7

18:00-20:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Calgary

Fri 31/7

07:00-15:32

1 stop6h 32m

$443

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 15/7

18:00-20:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Calgary

Wed 29/7

07:00-15:32

1 stop6h 32m

$443

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 26/4

05:20-11:00

1 stop7h 40m

Calgary

Thu 30/4

11:00-16:40

Nonstop3h 40m

$444

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/6

18:00-20:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Calgary

Wed 17/6

08:20-17:15

1 stop6h 55m

$446

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 24/6

18:00-20:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Calgary

Mon 29/6

07:00-20:12

1 stop11h 12m

$446

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 22/6

18:00-20:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Calgary

Mon 29/6

07:00-20:12

1 stop11h 12m

$446

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 25/6

14:00-22:20

1 stop10h 20m

Calgary

Tue 30/6

06:00-15:32

1 stop7h 32m

$498

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 20/7

11:05-22:37

1 stop13h 32m

Calgary

Thu 23/7

19:15-10:14

2 stops12h 59m

$612

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit

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When is the best time to book a flight from Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Detroit to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Detroit is 61 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit (average of $277). Flying from Detroit in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,206). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Airline reviews for flights from Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Detroit. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Detroit. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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