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$142+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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DTW — SYD
30 Aug — 6 Sep1
1 adult

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 25 August 2025.

Cheapest airline

United Airlines

Good round-trip deal

$913 or less

Good one-way deal

$310 or less
On average, United Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (avg. price of $1,778).
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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 25 August 2025.

Fri 3/1012:50DTW - YYC
1 stop9h 52mDelta
Sat 11/1014:59YYC - DTW
1 stop5h 26mDelta
Deal found 22/8$386
Wed 15/1006:00DTW - YYC
1 stop7h 38mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1007:00YYC - DTW
1 stop6h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8$400
Sun 12/1007:00DTW - YYC
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
Fri 24/1012:38YYC - DTW
1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/8$406
Sun 12/1007:00DTW - YYC
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/1006:15YYC - DTW
2 stops14h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/8$420
Sat 4/1017:06DTW - YYC
1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/1013:30YYC - DTW
2 stops8h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/8$422
Wed 15/1009:15DTW - YYC
2 stops14h 33mUnited Airlines
Thu 23/1015:49YYC - DTW
2 stops19h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/8$429
Sat 4/1009:00DTW - YYC
1 stop14h 48mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1001:10YYC - DTW
1 stop12h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/8$437
Sat 20/906:00DTW - YYC
2 stops17h 48mUnited Airlines
Wed 24/906:15YYC - DTW
2 stops15h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/8$454
Thu 23/1007:00DTW - YYC
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 26/1012:37YYC - DTW
1 stop8h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/8$530
Wed 1/1008:46DTW - YYC
1 stop9h 00mDelta
Sun 5/1009:15YYC - DTW
Nonstop3h 42mDelta
Deal found 25/8$539
Thu 16/1007:41DTW - YYC
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Mon 20/1009:15YYC - DTW
Nonstop3h 42mDelta
Deal found 23/8$542
Wed 17/918:07DTW - SYD
1 stop22h 48mQantas Airways
Wed 1/1012:10SYD - DTW
1 stop24h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/8$1,216

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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 25 August 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

Fri 3/10

12:50-20:42

1 stop9h 52m

Calgary

Sat 11/10

14:59-22:25

1 stop5h 26m

$386

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 15/10

06:00-11:38

1 stop7h 38m

Calgary

Wed 22/10

07:00-15:27

1 stop6h 27m

$400

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 14/10

07:00-11:38

1 stop6h 38m

Calgary

Fri 24/10

12:38-22:28

1 stop7h 50m

$406

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 15/10

12:35-20:47

1 stop10h 12m

Calgary

Thu 23/10

12:32-23:59

1 stop9h 27m

$406

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 18/10

06:00-11:38

1 stop7h 38m

Calgary

Thu 23/10

12:38-23:41

1 stop9h 03m

$406

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 14/10

07:00-11:38

1 stop6h 38m

Calgary

Thu 23/10

12:38-23:41

1 stop9h 03m

$406

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/10

07:00-13:54

1 stop8h 54m

Calgary

Thu 23/10

12:32-23:59

1 stop9h 27m

$406

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/10

07:00-11:38

1 stop6h 38m

Calgary

Fri 24/10

12:38-23:41

1 stop9h 03m

$406

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 18/10

06:00-11:38

1 stop7h 38m

Calgary

Fri 24/10

12:38-22:28

1 stop7h 50m

$406

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 15/10

07:00-11:38

1 stop6h 38m

Calgary

Fri 24/10

12:38-23:41

1 stop9h 03m

$406

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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 22 August 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 $1,059). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,347). 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, United Airlines. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Sydney.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $694
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $934
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $617

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

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport offers frequent flights to Chicago (1,129 flights per day), New York (1,060 flights per day) and Washington, D.C. (448 flights per day).

Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth
From $451
Istanbul
Istanbul
From $680
San Francisco
San Francisco
From $593
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
From $201

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 Philadelphia, with prices starting at $310. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Philadelphia
Philadelphia
From $201
Reykjavik
Reykjavik
From $339
Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth
From $451
San Francisco
San Francisco
From $593

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 United Airlines and 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,940 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,940 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,940 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,940 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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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 25 August 2025.

  • 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 Atlanta, Beirut, Boston. 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 $310 to Philadelphia (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $989 to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found United Airlines, Qantas Airways, and American Airlines to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: United Airlines flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith ($949). Qantas Airways flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Brisbane ($1,068). American Airlines flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith ($1,438).

  • 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 $5,592
    Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport starting at $5,725
    Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport starting at $7,136

  • 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 $1,219 round trip

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