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$139+ Cheap flights from Detroit

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DTT — SYD
12 Apr — 19 Apr1
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 13 March 2026.

Cheapest airline

United Airlines

Good round-trip deal

$300 or less

Good one-way deal

$185 or less
On average, United Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Detroit (avg. price of $1,242).
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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 13 March 2026.

Wed 22/415:46
DTW
-
BNE
2 stops28h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/511:55
BNE
-
DTW
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,292
Wed 22/419:16
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop21h 39m
Qantas Airways
Thu 7/512:00
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop20h 26m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/3$1,317
Fri 15/515:42
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops25h 23m
American Airlines
Tue 26/509:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops27h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,334
Fri 1/517:32
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops23h 33m
American Airlines
Sun 10/509:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops26h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,336
Wed 22/418:02
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops23h 03m
American Airlines
Thu 7/509:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops23h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,337
Wed 22/415:46
DTW
-
BNE
2 stops28h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/411:35
BNE
-
DTW
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3$1,372
Tue 5/515:46
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops30h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/513:15
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$1,375
Thu 9/418:32
DTW
-
BNE
2 stops26h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/411:55
BNE
-
DTW
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$1,388
Mon 20/415:46
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops30h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/513:15
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,393
Sat 25/419:16
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop21h 39m
Qantas Airways
Sat 9/512:00
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop20h 26m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/3$1,395
Tue 5/515:46
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops30h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/513:15
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3$1,400
Sat 25/418:02
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops23h 03m
American Airlines
Sat 9/509:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops23h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,405

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

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DetroitCoolangatta

DTW - OOL

DTWOOL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 21/4

15:42-10:40

2 stops28h 58m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 19/5

07:00-18:26

2 stops25h 26m

$1,527

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/5

16:16-06:50

1 stop24h 34m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

09:15-14:59

1 stop19h 44m

$1,616

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 18/5

15:33-08:15

2 stops26h 42m

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

10:55-23:43

2 stops26h 48m

$1,856

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/5

13:41-08:15

2 stops28h 34m

Melbourne

Tue 26/5

10:55-22:14

2 stops25h 19m

$1,856

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 26/4

09:00-08:15

2 stops33h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

10:55-23:59

1 stop27h 04m

$1,878

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 16/6

10:20-05:00

2 stops28h 40m

Brisbane

Sat 4/7

20:35-10:58

2 stops28h 23m

$1,933

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 16/6

19:32-06:30

2 stops44h 58m

Brisbane

Tue 14/7

10:30-16:22

1 stop19h 52m

$1,978

DetroitBrisbane

DTW - BNE

DTWBNE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/5

20:11-06:30

2 stops44h 19m

Brisbane

Wed 27/5

10:30-22:43

2 stops26h 13m

$2,001

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/5

20:50-19:40

2 stops32h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

21:35-18:45

2 stops35h 10m

$2,061
Fastest return journey

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 17/6

17:29-06:55

1 stop23h 26m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/7

10:20-16:22

1 stop20h 02m

$2,092

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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 6 March 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit (average of $277). Flying from Detroit in October will prove the most costly (average of $1,240). 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 $933

What are popular destinations to fly to from Detroit?

Detroit offers frequent flights to Chicago (987 flights per day), New York (935 flights per day) and Atlanta (297 flights per day).

Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth
From $1,444
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
From $185
Denver Intl
Denver Intl
From $1,500
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
From $491

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Detroit?

The cheapest city to fly to from Detroit is Fort Lauderdale, with prices starting at $185. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
From $185
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
From $197
Reykjavik
Reykjavik
From $477
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
From $491

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
9,418 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
9,418 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
7.1
Good
11,446 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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

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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 Fort Lauderdale, Cancún, New Delhi. New Delhi, Fort Lauderdale, Denver 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 February. The most expensive month for flights is October. 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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