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$144+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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DTW — SYD
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
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 10 July 2025.

Cheapest airline

United Airlines

Good round-trip deal

$1,002 or less

Good one-way deal

$308 or less
On average, United Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (avg. price of $1,768).
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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 10 July 2025.

Sat 9/816:20DTW - YYC
Nonstop4h 08mWestJet
Wed 13/809:15YYC - DTW
Nonstop3h 43mWestJet
Deal found 7/7$400
Sat 16/808:50DTW - YYC
1 stop16h 03mUnited Airlines
Sat 23/806:15YYC - DTW
1 stop14h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/7$438
Sat 16/817:40DTW - YYC
1 stop7h 17mDelta
Thu 21/812:22YYC - DTW
1 stop9h 37mDelta
Deal found 8/7$455
Mon 8/909:55DTW - SYD
2 stops31h 25mAir Canada
Mon 22/909:20SYD - DTW
2 stops26h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 9/7$1,205
Wed 13/816:07DTW - SYD
1 stop24h 48mQantas Airways
Wed 27/812:10SYD - DTW
1 stop24h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$1,225
Sun 3/819:40DTW - SYD
1 stop21h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 17/809:10SYD - DTW
2 stops23h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,234
Wed 24/908:25DTW - SYD
1 stop32h 10mDelta
Tue 7/1010:25SYD - DTW
2 stops28h 38mDelta
Deal found 9/7$1,257
Mon 18/814:10DTW - SYD
3 stops26h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 28/809:30SYD - DTW
2 stops26h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,260
Mon 4/819:40DTW - MEL
2 stops24h 25mQantas Airways
Mon 18/808:45MEL - DTW
2 stops27h 39mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/7$1,580
Fri 28/1109:52DTW - MEL
2 stops27h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 15/1212:00MEL - DTW
2 stops26h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,621
Sat 1/1118:02DTW - BNE
1 stop22h 28mQantas Airways
Wed 5/1107:15BNE - DTW
2 stops27h 53mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$1,635
Wed 31/1219:33DTW - MEL
1 stop22h 27mUnited Airlines
Fri 20/312:00MEL - DTW
1 stop21h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,652

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

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/8

16:20-18:28

Nonstop4h 08m

Calgary

Wed 13/8

09:15-14:58

Nonstop3h 43m

$400

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 16/8

16:00-22:57

1 stop8h 57m

Calgary

Fri 22/8

12:22-23:59

1 stop9h 37m

$438

DetroitCalgary

DTW - YYC

DTWYYC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/8

08:50-22:53

1 stop16h 03m

Calgary

Tue 12/8

06:15-23:59

2 stops15h 44m

$445

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/9

09:55-07:20

2 stops31h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/9

09:20-21:29

2 stops26h 09m

$1,205

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 13/8

16:07-06:55

1 stop24h 48m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/8

12:10-22:24

1 stop24h 14m

$1,225

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/8

19:40-06:55

1 stop21h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/8

09:10-18:30

2 stops23h 20m

$1,234

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 24/9

08:25-06:35

1 stop32h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/10

10:25-00:03

2 stops28h 38m

$1,257

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 18/8

14:10-07:00

3 stops26h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/8

09:30-22:22

2 stops26h 52m

$1,260

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/8

19:40-10:05

2 stops24h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 18/8

08:45-22:24

2 stops27h 39m

$1,580

DetroitMelbourne

DTW - MEL

DTWMEL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 28/11

11:53-09:30

2 stops29h 37m

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

16:05-00:15

1 stop24h 10m

$1,621

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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 27 June 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $1,215). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,339). 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: United Airlines, American Airlines. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Sydney.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $617
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 Chicago (1,098 flights per day), New York (1,042 flights per day) and Washington, D.C. (310 flights per day).

Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth
From $434
San Francisco
San Francisco
From $498
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
From $490
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 $308. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Philadelphia
Philadelphia
From $201
Reykjavik
Reykjavik
From $339
Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth
From $434
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
From $490

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 Delta, Qantas Airways, andUnited 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.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,952 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,952 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,952 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
873 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,952 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,846 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,952 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,952 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,692 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,952 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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Alternate flight departure points to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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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 10 July 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 $308 to Philadelphia (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $986 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 Melbourne ($944). Qantas Airways flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Brisbane ($1,062). American Airlines flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith ($1,430).

  • 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 $5,561
    Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport starting at $5,693
    Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport starting at $7,096

  • 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 August. 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 $1,240 round trip

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