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$125+ Cheap flights from Detroit

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DTT — SYD
27 Aug — 3 Sep1
1 adult

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 22 August 2025.

Cheapest airline

United Airlines

Good round-trip deal

$923 or less

Good one-way deal

$313 or less
On average, United Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Detroit (avg. price of $1,798).
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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 22 August 2025.

Sat 11/1009:00DTW - YYC
1 stop14h 48mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1007:00YYC - DTW
1 stop6h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/8$405
Sat 18/1006:00DTW - YYC
2 stops9h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 25/1013:30YYC - DTW
1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/8$419
Sat 4/1017:06DTW - YYC
1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/1006:15YYC - DTW
2 stops15h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/8$426
Sat 4/1006:00DTW - YYC
1 stop7h 38mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1001:10YYC - DTW
1 stop12h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/8$442
Sat 4/1016:20DTW - YYC
Nonstop4h 04mDelta
Sat 11/1009:15YYC - DTW
Nonstop3h 42mDelta
Deal found 20/8$529
Wed 1/1008:35DTW - YYC
1 stop9h 56mDelta
Wed 8/1009:15YYC - DTW
Nonstop3h 42mDelta
Deal found 21/8$545
Wed 24/914:40DTW - SYD
2 stops25h 55mDelta
Tue 7/1010:25SYD - DTW
2 stops26h 17mDelta
Deal found 21/8$1,275
Mon 1/916:00DTW - SYD
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Mon 15/909:25SYD - DTW
1 stop23h 55mDelta
Deal found 21/8$1,292
Sat 13/912:16DTW - SYD
1 stop28h 19mDelta
Sun 21/909:25SYD - DTW
1 stop27h 09mDelta
Deal found 21/8$1,340
Sat 13/909:55DTW - SYD
2 stops31h 25mAir Canada
Sun 21/909:20SYD - DTW
2 stops26h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 21/8$1,342
Sat 27/914:59DTW - SYD
2 stops25h 36mDelta
Sun 5/1010:25SYD - DTW
2 stops23h 19mDelta
Deal found 21/8$1,348
Fri 17/1020:35DTW - SYD
2 stops44h 45mAir Canada
Fri 7/1111:20SYD - DTW
2 stops46h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 21/8$1,357

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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 22 August 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/10

09:00-21:48

1 stop14h 48m

Calgary

Wed 15/10

07:00-15:27

1 stop6h 27m

$405

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 18/10

06:00-13:53

2 stops9h 53m

Calgary

Sat 25/10

13:30-22:22

1 stop6h 52m

$419

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/10

07:00-11:38

1 stop6h 38m

Calgary

Sat 11/10

13:30-10:01

2 stops18h 31m

$426

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/10

06:00-21:48

2 stops17h 48m

Calgary

Wed 15/10

06:15-23:41

2 stops15h 26m

$434

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/10

06:00-11:38

1 stop7h 38m

Calgary

Fri 10/10

01:10-15:27

1 stop12h 17m

$442

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 15/10

07:00-11:38

1 stop6h 38m

Calgary

Sat 18/10

00:20-15:27

1 stop13h 07m

$442

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 24/9

14:40-06:35

2 stops25h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/10

10:25-21:42

2 stops26h 17m

$1,275

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/9

16:00-06:35

1 stop24h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/9

09:25-19:20

1 stop23h 55m

$1,292

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 24/9

16:00-06:35

1 stop24h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

09:40-22:55

1 stop28h 15m

$1,293

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 17/9

16:00-06:35

1 stop24h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/10

09:25-16:28

1 stop21h 03m

$1,293

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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 8 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit is 77 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit (average of $1,071). Flying from Detroit in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,362). 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: American Airlines, United Airlines. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Sydney.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $694
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $934
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $617

What are popular destinations to fly to from Detroit?

Detroit offers frequent flights to New York (1,162 flights per day), Chicago (1,010 flights per day) and Atlanta (273 flights per day).

Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth
From $451
Istanbul
Istanbul
From $680
San Francisco
San Francisco
From $593
Paris
Paris
From $457

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Detroit?

The cheapest city to fly to from Detroit is Philadelphia, with prices starting at $313. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Philadelphia
Philadelphia
From $201
Reykjavik
Reykjavik
From $339
Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth
From $451
Paris
Paris
From $457

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 Qantas Airways and United Airlines from Detroit. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
898 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
898 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
898 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,934 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
898 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

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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 Denver, Atlanta, Boston. New Delhi, Denver, Cancún 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 July. The most expensive month for flights is January. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Detroit?

    View the cheapest flight destinations from Detroit:
    Fly from Detroit to Sydney from $1,275 round trip

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