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$168+ Cheap flights from Detroit

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DTT — SYD
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 18 September 2025.

Cheapest airline

United Airlines

Good round-trip deal

$995 or less

Good one-way deal

$302 or less
On average, United Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Detroit (avg. price of $1,692).
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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 18 September 2025.

Wed 15/1006:00DTW - YYC
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Fri 24/1012:38YYC - DTW
1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9$396
Thu 2/1016:20DTW - YYC
Nonstop4h 04mDelta
Sat 11/1009:15YYC - DTW
Nonstop3h 42mDelta
Deal found 15/9$397
Wed 15/1006:00DTW - YYC
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/1006:15YYC - DTW
2 stops15h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9$403
Sun 12/1006:00DTW - YYC
2 stops17h 48mUnited Airlines
Fri 24/1012:38YYC - DTW
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9$411
Wed 15/1016:20DTW - YYC
Nonstop4h 04mDelta
Wed 22/1009:15YYC - DTW
Nonstop3h 42mDelta
Deal found 16/9$412
Wed 22/1010:03DTW - YYC
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Sat 25/1009:15YYC - DTW
Nonstop3h 42mDelta
Deal found 14/9$414
Sun 12/1006:00DTW - YYC
2 stops17h 48mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/1006:15YYC - DTW
2 stops15h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9$418
Wed 15/1009:15DTW - YYC
2 stops14h 33mUnited Airlines
Wed 22/1006:15YYC - DTW
2 stops14h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/9$435
Wed 1/1008:05DTW - YYC
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Sat 4/1009:00YYC - DTW
1 stop9h 37mDelta
Deal found 17/9$438
Sat 27/908:46DTW - YYC
1 stop9h 00mDelta
Tue 30/906:20YYC - DTW
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Deal found 16/9$445
Tue 30/911:00DTW - SYD
2 stops30h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1212:10SYD - DTW
2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,255
Mon 27/1017:42DTW - SYD
1 stop22h 13mQantas Airways
Sun 9/1114:05SYD - DTW
1 stop20h 38mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,273

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

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 15/10

06:00-11:38

1 stop7h 38m

Calgary

Fri 24/10

12:38-23:41

1 stop9h 03m

$396

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 18/10

06:00-11:38

1 stop7h 38m

Calgary

Tue 21/10

06:15-23:41

2 stops15h 26m

$403

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 15/10

07:00-11:38

1 stop6h 38m

Calgary

Sat 25/10

06:15-16:51

2 stops8h 36m

$403

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 22/10

06:00-11:38

1 stop7h 38m

Calgary

Sat 25/10

06:15-16:51

2 stops8h 36m

$403

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 18/10

06:00-11:38

1 stop7h 38m

Calgary

Wed 22/10

06:15-23:41

2 stops15h 26m

$403

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/10

06:00-21:48

2 stops17h 48m

Calgary

Fri 24/10

12:38-22:28

1 stop7h 50m

$411

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 16/10

16:20-18:24

Nonstop4h 04m

Calgary

Mon 20/10

09:15-14:57

Nonstop3h 42m

$412

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 15/10

16:20-18:24

Nonstop4h 04m

Calgary

Wed 22/10

09:15-14:57

Nonstop3h 42m

$412

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 22/10

10:03-15:50

1 stop7h 47m

Calgary

Sat 25/10

09:15-14:57

Nonstop3h 42m

$414

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/9

11:00-07:00

2 stops30h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/12

12:10-22:15

2 stops26h 05m

$1,255

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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 12 September 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 $1,031). Flying from Detroit in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,312). 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. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Sydney.

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

What are popular destinations to fly to from Detroit?

Detroit offers frequent flights to Chicago (1,112 flights per day), New York (1,049 flights per day) and Atlanta (316 flights per day).

Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth
From $450
Chicago
Chicago
From $142
Istanbul
Istanbul
From $1,196
Houston Hobby
Houston Hobby
From $878

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Detroit?

The cheapest city to fly to from Detroit is Chicago, with prices starting at $213. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Chicago
Chicago
From $142
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
From $201
Toronto
Toronto
From $203
Reykjavik
Reykjavik
From $339

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
907 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

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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 18 September 2025.

  • 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found American Airlines, United Airlines, and Qantas Airways to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Detroit. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: American Airlines flights from Detroit to Sydney Kingsford Smith ($1,264). United Airlines flights from Detroit to Melbourne ($1,275). Qantas Airways flights from Detroit to Perth ($1,339).

  • 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 $1,238 round trip
    Fly from Detroit to Melbourne from $1,551 round trip

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