$160+ Cheap flights from Detroit

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DTT — SYD
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
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 22 January 2026.

Cheapest airline

United Airlines

Good one-way deal

$542 or less
On average, United Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Detroit (avg. price of $1,369).
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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 January 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 20/1$1,188
Fri 6/318:15
DTW
-
BNE
3 stops54h 15m
Air Canada
Fri 13/309:45
BNE
-
DTW
2 stops45h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/1$1,244
Wed 18/218:15
DTW
-
BNE
2 stops47h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/308:40
BNE
-
DTW
1 stop20h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,284
Sat 21/216:43
DTW
-
BNE
2 stops25h 02m
Air Canada
Fri 13/309:45
BNE
-
DTW
2 stops45h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/1$1,290
Wed 25/218:15
DTW
-
BNE
2 stops47h 30m
Air Canada
Fri 13/309:45
BNE
-
DTW
2 stops45h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/1$1,294
Sat 7/318:15
DTW
-
BNE
3 stops50h 15m
Air Canada
Sat 14/309:45
BNE
-
DTW
2 stops45h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 21/1$1,297
Tue 17/218:15
DTW
-
BNE
2 stops47h 30m
Air Canada
Tue 3/310:45
BNE
-
DTW
2 stops45h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/1$1,305
Tue 24/211:00
DTW
-
BNE
2 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/319:50
BNE
-
DTW
3 stops59h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,315
Sat 21/218:15
DTW
-
BNE
3 stops52h 15m
Air Canada
Mon 9/310:45
BNE
-
DTW
2 stops44h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/1$1,328
Sat 7/311:40
DTW
-
MEL
1 stop25h 20m
Qantas Airways
Sat 14/316:05
MEL
-
DTW
1 stop20h 17m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/1$1,533
Sat 7/310:30
DTW
-
MEL
2 stops26h 30m
American Airlines
Sat 14/312:00
MEL
-
DTW
2 stops26h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,540
Tue 12/518:14
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop23h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/513:15
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops41h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,542

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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 January 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/2

18:15-08:45

2 stops47h 30m

Brisbane

Thu 12/3

19:50-17:35

3 stops59h 45m

$1,321

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/2

18:15-08:45

2 stops47h 30m

Brisbane

Sat 14/3

09:45-17:35

2 stops45h 50m

$1,361

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 26/2

18:15-08:45

2 stops47h 30m

Brisbane

Thu 5/3

10:45-17:35

2 stops45h 50m

$1,362

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 26/2

18:15-08:45

2 stops47h 30m

Brisbane

Wed 4/3

10:45-17:35

2 stops45h 50m

$1,429

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 27/2

18:15-08:45

2 stops47h 30m

Brisbane

Thu 5/3

10:45-17:35

2 stops45h 50m

$1,450

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 27/2

18:15-08:45

2 stops47h 30m

Brisbane

Thu 5/3

06:10-17:35

3 stops50h 25m

$1,475

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/2

18:15-13:30

3 stops52h 15m

Brisbane

Thu 25/6

10:00-10:06

2 stops38h 06m

$1,494

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/2

16:01-06:30

1 stop23h 29m

Brisbane

Thu 12/3

19:40-09:56

2 stops28h 16m

$1,499

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 23/2

16:41-08:20

1 stop24h 39m

Brisbane

Sun 15/3

09:40-22:54

1 stop27h 14m

$1,515

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 27/2

18:25-08:20

1 stop22h 55m

Brisbane

Wed 11/3

10:05-19:42

1 stop23h 37m

$1,515

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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 16 January 2026.

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 $749). Flying from Detroit in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,271). 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.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

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

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

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

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

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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  • 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, Denver. New Delhi, Denver, Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 ($945). American Airlines flights from Detroit to Sydney Kingsford Smith ($1,248). Qantas Airways flights from Detroit to Perth ($1,845).

  • 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.

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