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$1,079+ Cheap flights to Detroit

— DTT
26 Sep — 3 Oct1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Detroit in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Detroit

Mon 14/909:10 -
2 stops39h 42m
Mon 19/1016:11 -
1 stop23h 44m
Deal found 22/8$1,547
Thu 5/1111:10 -
2 stops38h 17m
Mon 9/1105:51 -
1 stop33h 04m
Deal found 23/8$1,550
Tue 22/909:10 -
2 stops23h 51m
Tue 29/916:04 -
2 stops25h 01m
Deal found 23/8$1,775
Thu 3/1209:20 -
1 stop20h 25m
Sun 3/115:39 -
2 stops25h 41m
Deal found 24/8$1,799
Sun 20/909:10 -
2 stops23h 51m
Sun 27/916:33 -
2 stops24h 32m
Deal found 23/8$1,845
Thu 24/1211:50 -
2 stops37h 38m
Tue 12/112:35 -
2 stops28h 30m
Deal found 25/8$1,854

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Return from

$1,547

One-way from

$1,079

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,494
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 14/9-19/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 26m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 7/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 21m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($334 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($70 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in August 2026
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SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/10

11:20-16:52

1 stop20h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 17/10

06:15-08:00

2 stops58h 45m

$1,865

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/12

11:50-23:59

2 stops28h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 14/1

07:00-09:20

1 stop34h 20m

$1,993

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/12

11:50-20:27

2 stops24h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 14/1

07:00-06:20

1 stop31h 20m

$1,999

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/12

10:40-19:35

1 stop24h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/1

07:00-08:30

2 stops33h 30m

$2,082
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SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

10:15-17:09

1 stop21h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 18/10

08:40-07:50

1 stop32h 10m

$2,244

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/9

14:05-21:33

2 stops45h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/10

07:00-09:40

2 stops35h 40m

$2,372

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/12

11:50-22:14

2 stops26h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/1

08:15-07:00

1 stop30h 45m

$2,407

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/1

14:15-00:03

2 stops25h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 15/1

20:20-08:30

1 stop44h 10m

$2,455

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

07:40-15:08

2 stops45h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 25/9

06:36-20:10

2 stops47h 34m

$2,472

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/12

11:50-06:49

1 stop34h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/1

07:00-06:20

1 stop31h 20m

$2,484

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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 19 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 Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Delta.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $951
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,013
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $820
Delta
Delta
From $844

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Detroit?

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

Rainfall in Detroit 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

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 22 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

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
8,531 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Salvador,Aug 2026

PHL - DTW

No food and entertainment. Also de aircraft is old and noisy.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,531 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,531 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Salvador,Aug 2026

PHL - DTW

No food and entertainment. Also de aircraft is old and noisy.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,085 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,531 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Salvador,Aug 2026

PHL - DTW

No food and entertainment. Also de aircraft is old and noisy.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,127 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,531 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Salvador,Aug 2026

PHL - DTW

No food and entertainment. Also de aircraft is old and noisy.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
12,009 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,531 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Salvador,Aug 2026

PHL - DTW

No food and entertainment. Also de aircraft is old and noisy.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,540 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,531 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Salvador,Aug 2026

PHL - DTW

No food and entertainment. Also de aircraft is old and noisy.

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 $116, while return flights cost around $321.

  • How much is a return flight to Detroit?

    A return flight to Detroit will typically cost around $460, however they can be found for as little as $321.

  • 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 19 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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