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$143+ Cheap flights from Detroit

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DTT — SYD
8 Feb — 15 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 9 January 2026.

Cheapest airline

United Airlines

Good round-trip deal

$2,518 or less

Good one-way deal

$546 or less
On average, United Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Detroit (avg. price of $1,402).
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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 9 January 2026.

Fri 20/216:43DTW - BNE
2 stops25h 02mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/210:45BNE - DTW
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,204
Wed 18/211:00DTW - BNE
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/309:45BNE - DTW
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,209
Sun 22/218:15DTW - BNE
2 stops47h 30mAir Canada
Sun 8/310:45BNE - DTW
2 stops44h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$1,210
Mon 16/218:15DTW - BNE
2 stops47h 30mAir Canada
Thu 12/309:45BNE - DTW
2 stops45h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$1,215
Tue 24/209:00DTW - BNE
2 stops32h 45mAir Canada
Thu 12/309:45BNE - DTW
2 stops45h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 8/1$1,225
Thu 19/318:15DTW - BNE
3 stops53h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/410:00BNE - DTW
2 stops45h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,237
Thu 19/218:15DTW - BNE
2 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/306:10BNE - DTW
3 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,240
Fri 20/218:15DTW - BNE
3 stops52h 15mAir Canada
Fri 27/210:45BNE - DTW
2 stops45h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1$1,249
Tue 24/211:00DTW - BNE
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/319:50BNE - DTW
3 stops59h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,268
Thu 12/218:15DTW - BNE
2 stops47h 30mAir Canada
Tue 17/210:45BNE - DTW
2 stops45h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1$1,271
Tue 10/211:28DTW - SYD
2 stops33h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/314:00SYD - DTW
2 stops30h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,473
Sat 7/213:23DTW - MEL
1 stop23h 37mAmerican Airlines
Fri 27/216:05MEL - DTW
1 stop23h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,479

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

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Return

Price

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/2

18:15-15:30

3 stops54h 15m

Brisbane

Fri 27/2

05:25-17:35

3 stops51h 10m

$1,358

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 21/2

07:30-05:00

1 stop29h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

12:00-21:26

2 stops25h 26m

$1,485

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

14:20-07:30

2 stops26h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 8/3

10:40-22:59

1 stop27h 19m

$1,509

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 19/3

15:25-06:30

2 stops25h 05m

Brisbane

Tue 7/4

10:30-21:25

1 stop24h 55m

$1,510

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/2

18:25-08:20

1 stop22h 55m

Brisbane

Fri 27/2

10:40-22:20

1 stop26h 40m

$1,527

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 13/3

18:47-07:20

1 stop22h 33m

Brisbane

Sun 22/3

09:40-15:12

1 stop19h 32m

$1,527

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/2

12:30-08:20

1 stop28h 50m

Brisbane

Wed 4/3

11:05-15:26

1 stop19h 21m

$1,528

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/2

14:20-07:30

2 stops26h 10m

Brisbane

Thu 12/3

10:40-23:59

1 stop27h 19m

$1,534

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/2

16:10-08:20

2 stops25h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 8/3

10:40-21:54

1 stop26h 14m

$1,534

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/2

16:43-10:00

2 stops25h 17m

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

13:00-00:32

1 stop27h 32m

$1,559

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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 2 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 $755). Flying from Detroit in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,280). 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 $1,228

What are popular destinations to fly to from Detroit?

Detroit offers frequent flights to Chicago (863 flights per day), New York (852 flights per day) and Washington, D.C. (244 flights per day).

Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth
From $811
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
From $521
Reykjavik
Reykjavik
From $507

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Detroit?

The cheapest city to fly to from Detroit is Reykjavik, with prices starting at $507. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Reykjavik
Reykjavik
From $507
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
From $521
Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth
From $811

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
9,142 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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
9,142 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,142 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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
11,097 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,142 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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

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 9 January 2026.

  • 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 ($953). American Airlines flights from Detroit to Sydney Kingsford Smith ($1,258). Qantas Airways flights from Detroit to Perth ($1,859).

  • 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?

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