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$168+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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DTW — SYD
17 Oct — 24 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 17 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 Metropolitan Wayne County (avg. price of $1,691).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Tue 30/917:45DTW - SYD
1 stop23h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1211:20SYD - DTW
2 stops28h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,254
Mon 27/1017:42DTW - SYD
1 stop22h 13mQantas Airways
Sun 9/1114:05SYD - DTW
1 stop20h 38mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,272
Sat 27/918:05DTW - SYD
2 stops46h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/1011:20SYD - DTW
2 stops37h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,274
Sat 27/917:06DTW - SYD
2 stops47h 54mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/1010:30SYD - DTW
2 stops28h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,275
Sat 27/916:00DTW - SYD
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Sun 5/1010:25SYD - DTW
1 stop23h 55mDelta
Deal found 15/9$1,295
Tue 30/911:00DTW - SYD
2 stops30h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 27/1212:10SYD - DTW
2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,301
Sat 1/1115:57DTW - SYD
2 stops26h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/1111:20SYD - DTW
2 stops27h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,322
Mon 20/1015:57DTW - SYD
2 stops25h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/1114:05SYD - DTW
1 stop25h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,323
Mon 26/112:04DTW - SYD
2 stops27h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/217:45SYD - DTW
2 stops22h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,325
Sat 27/914:13DTW - SYD
2 stops26h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/1010:20SYD - DTW
1 stop20h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,329
Mon 26/115:50DTW - SYD
1 stop24h 40mDelta
Mon 16/214:15SYD - DTW
1 stop23h 59mDelta
Deal found 15/9$1,341
Fri 5/1215:47DTW - BNE
1 stop23h 43mQantas Airways
Wed 14/109:40BNE - DTW
1 stop19h 08mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,389

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

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/9

16:20-07:00

2 stops24h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/12

11:20-23:38

2 stops28h 18m

$1,254

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 27/9

16:00-06:35

1 stop24h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/10

10:25-22:34

1 stop27h 09m

$1,295

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 28/10

14:55-09:00

2 stops27h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/11

11:20-22:55

2 stops27h 35m

$1,322

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/11

12:40-09:00

2 stops28h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/11

11:20-22:50

2 stops27h 30m

$1,322

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 28/10

17:35-09:15

1 stop24h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/11

11:50-15:59

1 stop20h 09m

$1,341

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 26/1

17:50-08:30

1 stop22h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/2

14:15-22:14

1 stop23h 59m

$1,341

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 27/10

17:35-09:15

1 stop24h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/11

12:10-16:39

1 stop20h 29m

$1,341

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

08:32-08:30

1 stop31h 58m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

10:40-19:15

1 stop24h 35m

$1,341

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/11

16:47-07:00

1 stop22h 13m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/12

12:10-19:04

1 stop22h 54m

$1,341

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 22/10

17:45-07:55

1 stop23h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/11

12:10-22:15

2 stops26h 05m

$1,347

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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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 52 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $1,031). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,311). 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport offers frequent flights to New York (1,153 flights per day), Chicago (1,091 flights per day) and Atlanta (323 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The cheapest city to fly to from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sept 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sept 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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Related info for your journey

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Boston, Atlanta, Baghdad. Atlanta, Boston, Mumbai are the most popular locations from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport year round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for as low as $213 to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,024 to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Denver starting at $5,443
    Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport starting at $5,573
    Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport starting at $6,946

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    View the cheapest flight destinations from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:
    Fly from Detroit to Sydney from $1,238 round trip
    Fly from Detroit to Melbourne from $1,551 round trip

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