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$171+ Cheap flights from Detroit

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DTT — SYD
10 Mar — 17 Mar1
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 8 February 2026.

Cheapest airline

United Airlines

Good round-trip deal

$304 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
On average, United Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Detroit (avg. price of $1,278).
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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 8 February 2026.

Wed 18/218:15
DTW
-
BNE
2 stops47h 30m
Air Canada
Thu 12/309:45
BNE
-
DTW
2 stops45h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/2$1,188
Mon 23/209:00
DTW
-
BNE
2 stops32h 45m
Air Canada
Mon 16/309:45
BNE
-
DTW
2 stops42h 43m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/2$1,282
Fri 6/318:15
DTW
-
BNE
2 stops47h 30m
Air Canada
Fri 13/305:35
BNE
-
DTW
3 stops50h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/2$1,309
Thu 14/514:55
DTW
-
AVV
2 stops41h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/516:40
AVV
-
DTW
2 stops59h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,329
Wed 18/218:15
DTW
-
BNE
2 stops47h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/319:50
BNE
-
DTW
3 stops59h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,334
Mon 9/318:14
DTW
-
BNE
2 stops26h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/311:45
BNE
-
DTW
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,337
Wed 11/318:15
DTW
-
BNE
3 stops51h 15m
Air Canada
Thu 26/305:35
BNE
-
DTW
3 stops50h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/2$1,342
Mon 23/218:15
DTW
-
BNE
2 stops47h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/308:40
BNE
-
DTW
1 stop20h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,346
Wed 25/218:14
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops35h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/314:00
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,355
Wed 6/506:10
DTW
-
BNE
1 stop32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/511:55
BNE
-
DTW
2 stops31h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,365
Mon 20/418:15
DTW
-
MEL
3 stops50h 50m
Air Canada
Thu 30/406:00
MEL
-
DTW
3 stops46h 13m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/2$1,398
Sat 9/518:14
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop23h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/513:15
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops29h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,402

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Return

Price

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 14/5

14:55-22:50

3 stops41h 55m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 18/5

14:55-10:08

3 stops57h 13m

$1,361

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 13/3

16:01-05:30

1 stop23h 29m

Brisbane

Sun 22/3

19:40-06:28

2 stops24h 48m

$1,449

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 14/5

18:50-11:05

2 stops50h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

20:30-10:08

2 stops51h 38m

$1,458

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 13/3

20:34-07:20

1 stop20h 46m

Brisbane

Wed 25/3

10:05-22:54

1 stop26h 49m

$1,463

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/3

18:59-07:20

1 stop22h 21m

Brisbane

Fri 27/3

09:40-20:40

1 stop25h 00m

$1,463

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/3

16:05-07:20

1 stop25h 15m

Brisbane

Fri 27/3

09:40-20:40

1 stop25h 00m

$1,465

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/3

12:30-07:20

1 stop28h 50m

Brisbane

Wed 25/3

10:05-19:42

1 stop23h 37m

$1,465

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 13/3

18:59-07:20

1 stop22h 21m

Brisbane

Sun 22/3

09:40-15:12

1 stop19h 32m

$1,465

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - AVV

DTWAVV

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/5

14:55-16:05

3 stops35h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 13/5

20:55-14:13

3 stops55h 18m

$1,470

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/3

20:15-07:20

2 stops45h 05m

Brisbane

Fri 27/3

09:40-20:40

1 stop25h 00m

$1,470

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit

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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 6 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 $281). Flying from Detroit in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,223). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Detroit?

When flying from Detroit check dates and pricing for the following: Qantas Airways. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Sydney.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,173

What are popular destinations to fly to from Detroit?

Detroit offers frequent flights to New York (886 flights per day), Chicago (866 flights per day) and Washington, D.C. (209 flights per day).

Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
From $188
Istanbul
Istanbul
From $938
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
From $497
Reykjavik
Reykjavik
From $484

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Detroit?

The cheapest city to fly to from Detroit is Fort Lauderdale, with prices starting at $188. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
From $188
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
From $200
Reykjavik
Reykjavik
From $484
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
From $497

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,249 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,249 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,249 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,248 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,249 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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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Related info for your journey

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Detroit?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Detroit are New Delhi, Cancún, Denver. New Delhi, Denver, Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are the most popular locations from Detroit year round.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Detroit is February. The most expensive month for flights is December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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