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$960+ Cheap flights to Detroit

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DTT
14 Aug — 21 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Detroit in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Detroit. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 July 2026.

Wed 29/710:20
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop20h 07m
United Airlines
Wed 2/910:55
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops30h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/7$1,487
Wed 15/709:30
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops26h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/711:00
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$1,507
Thu 13/810:20
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop21h 46m
United Airlines
Thu 27/807:30
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops33h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/7$1,551
Tue 6/1010:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops38h 20m
American Airlines
Sun 25/1016:10
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop23h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/7$1,554
Sat 18/709:30
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops28h 24m
United Airlines
Wed 19/819:18
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop21h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,556
Mon 14/909:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops38h 37m
American Airlines
Mon 19/1009:50
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop30h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/7$1,559
Fri 21/810:20
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop21h 46m
United Airlines
Fri 25/912:30
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops28h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/7$1,620
Sat 8/809:30
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops23h 08m
United Airlines
Sat 15/810:55
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops30h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/7$1,626
Tue 4/809:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops23h 49m
American Airlines
Tue 25/806:40
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops33h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/7$1,639

Find flight deals to Detroit

Find the latest flights to Detroit in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 15 July 2026.

Return from

$1,487

One-way from

$960

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,596
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 29/7-2/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 12m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 13/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 07m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($368 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/8

09:30-23:44

2 stops28h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 17/8

14:07-06:55

2 stops26h 48m

$1,487

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/8

10:20-23:59

2 stops27h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 27/8

10:30-07:00

2 stops30h 30m

$1,551
Fastest return journey

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

12:00-22:58

1 stop24h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/10

16:10-06:55

1 stop23h 45m

$1,731

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

09:15-00:54

2 stops29h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/10

16:25-07:50

1 stop24h 25m

$1,735

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/9

09:15-06:05

1 stop34h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/10

18:18-07:50

1 stop22h 32m

$1,800

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

09:15-06:03

1 stop34h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 25/9

18:18-06:50

1 stop22h 32m

$1,802

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/9

09:15-20:11

2 stops24h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/10

10:35-07:50

2 stops30h 15m

$1,940
Cheapest one-way

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/8

10:20-11:27

2 stops39h 07m

$960

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/7

09:15-23:19

1 stop28h 04m

$978
Fastest single journey

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/11

11:20-21:01

2 stops25h 41m

$1,093

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Best time to book a flight to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Detroit

How long is the flight to Detroit?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Detroit takes 20 hours 47 minutes. Flights to Detroit from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Detroit?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Detroit are United Airlines, Qantas Airways and American Airlines.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $983
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,340
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $848
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $1,080

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Detroit?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Detroit are Delta, American Airlines and Air Canada.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 46.0 - 79.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 79.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 46.0 mm.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -4.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Detroit?

The price you pay for your flight to Detroit may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 21 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated 15 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines to the United States have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,471 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
Delta
7.8
Good
8,471 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,471 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,061 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,471 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,991 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,471 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,810 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,471 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,341 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,471 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!

FAQs about flying to Detroit

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit?

    If you book a flight to Detroit, you will be flying into All airports, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit All airports (DTT) is located 0.9 km from the centre of Detroit.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Detroit if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Detroit on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Detroit?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, American Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Detroit.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Detroit?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Detroit. One-way flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County typically cost $155, while return flights cost around $332.

  • How much is a return flight to Detroit?

    A return flight to Detroit will typically cost around $476, however they can be found for as little as $332.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Detroit depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Detroit, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 47 minutes).

  • Does Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County?

    Yes. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport is the closest property to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (1.6 km away from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).

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