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$140+ Cheap flights from Detroit

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DTT — SYD
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
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 10 December 2025.

Cheapest airline

United Airlines

Good round-trip deal

$1,679 or less

Good one-way deal

$166 or less
On average, United Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Detroit (avg. price of $1,416).
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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 10 December 2025.

Thu 8/105:30DTW - YYC
2 stops10h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/106:15YYC - DTW
2 stops13h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$458
Thu 8/105:30DTW - YYC
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/115:30YYC - DTW
2 stops16h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$470
Tue 6/116:45DTW - YYC
2 stops21h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/106:15YYC - DTW
2 stops11h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/12$493
Mon 19/105:30DTW - YYC
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 22/112:37YYC - DTW
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$494
Sun 18/112:45DTW - YYC
1 stop10h 09mDelta
Sat 24/106:30YYC - DTW
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Deal found 9/12$496
Sat 17/117:50DTW - YYC
2 stops20h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/106:15YYC - DTW
2 stops12h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$517
Sat 10/112:45DTW - YYC
1 stop10h 09mDelta
Sat 17/107:40YYC - DTW
1 stop9h 49mDelta
Deal found 8/12$544
Sat 24/109:00DTW - YYC
2 stops14h 53mUnited Airlines
Thu 29/106:15YYC - DTW
2 stops13h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$670
Tue 17/308:45DTW - YYC
1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines
Mon 23/306:15YYC - DTW
1 stop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$688
Fri 17/407:20DTW - YYC
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/412:40YYC - DTW
1 stop9h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$690
Mon 2/217:50DTW - YYC
2 stops21h 18mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/214:13YYC - DTW
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$697
Wed 18/211:00DTW - BNE
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/309:45BNE - DTW
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,214

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

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Price

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/1

05:30-11:35

1 stop8h 05m

Calgary

Thu 15/1

15:30-10:08

2 stops16h 38m

$470

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/1

05:30-14:21

2 stops10h 51m

Calgary

Sat 17/1

06:15-22:10

2 stops13h 55m

$493

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/1

05:30-11:35

1 stop8h 05m

Calgary

Thu 22/1

12:37-22:10

1 stop7h 33m

$494

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/1

19:45-14:21

2 stops20h 36m

Calgary

Thu 29/1

06:15-22:10

2 stops13h 55m

$517

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 22/1

11:05-21:53

2 stops12h 48m

Calgary

Thu 29/1

06:15-22:10

2 stops13h 55m

$517

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 17/1

17:50-12:26

2 stops20h 36m

Calgary

Sat 24/1

06:15-20:26

2 stops12h 11m

$517

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/1

12:45-20:54

1 stop10h 09m

Calgary

Sat 17/1

07:40-19:29

1 stop9h 49m

$544

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 23/4

07:20-11:37

1 stop6h 17m

Calgary

Sun 26/4

12:40-22:07

1 stop7h 27m

$688

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/3

08:45-14:21

1 stop7h 36m

Calgary

Mon 23/3

06:15-22:25

1 stop14h 10m

$688

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 30/3

12:17-20:45

1 stop10h 28m

Calgary

Fri 3/4

07:20-19:50

1 stop10h 30m

$690

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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 5 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit is 73 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 $786). Flying from Detroit in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,292). 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 $1,240

What are popular destinations to fly to from Detroit?

Detroit offers frequent flights to New York (1,076 flights per day), Chicago (848 flights per day) and Washington, D.C. (280 flights per day).

Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth
From $668
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
From $166
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
From $303
Reykjavik
Reykjavik
From $511

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Detroit?

The cheapest city to fly to from Detroit is Los Angeles, with prices starting at $166. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Los Angeles
Los Angeles
From $166
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
From $303
Reykjavik
Reykjavik
From $511
Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth
From $668

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, United Airlines, andAmerican 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
947 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Detroit. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 10 December 2025.

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

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found United Airlines, American Airlines, and Qantas Airways to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Detroit. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: United Airlines flights from Detroit to Melbourne ($962). American Airlines flights from Detroit to Sydney Kingsford Smith ($1,270). Qantas Airways flights from Detroit to Perth ($1,345).

  • 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 December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Detroit?

    900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight from Detroit today with Cheapflights!

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