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$859+ 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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DTT
9 Jun — 16 Jun1
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 10 May 2026.

Tue 9/609:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops25h 16m
American Airlines
Tue 16/617:29
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops23h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,455
Mon 18/509:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops26h 33m
American Airlines
Tue 30/613:43
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops27h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,462
Mon 1/609:15
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop28h 04m
Delta
Tue 9/612:25
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops28h 25m
Delta
Deal found 6/5$1,467
Mon 1/609:30
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops23h 08m
United Airlines
Tue 9/617:29
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop23h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/5$1,482
Mon 18/510:20
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop22h 30m
Air New Zealand
Tue 30/610:55
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops30h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/5$1,484
Tue 19/510:20
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop22h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 1/711:00
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops30h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5$1,485
Tue 19/512:00
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop24h 59m
American Airlines
Wed 1/716:17
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops25h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,488

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 10 May 2026.

Return from

$1,455

One-way from

$859

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,862
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 9/6-16/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 52m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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1/9
  • 1/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 47m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($375 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
Fastest return journey

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

09:30-18:38

2 stops23h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/6

17:29-06:55

1 stop23h 26m

$1,482

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/6

09:30-20:22

2 stops24h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 14/6

11:00-07:00

2 stops30h 00m

$1,554

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/6

10:20-20:22

2 stops24h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 13/6

15:32-06:55

2 stops25h 23m

$1,620

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

09:15-23:59

2 stops28h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/6

08:45-06:50

1 stop32h 05m

$1,816

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/9

09:30-23:59

2 stops28h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/10

11:30-07:55

2 stops29h 25m

$1,936
Cheapest one-way

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/9

06:00-11:47

3 stops43h 47m

$859

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/9

09:30-23:59

2 stops28h 29m

$1,226

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/11

11:15-20:13

2 stops24h 58m

$1,280

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/11

14:05-18:43

1 stop20h 38m

$1,291
Fastest single journey

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/11

11:50-15:43

1 stop19h 53m

$1,303

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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

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.

How long is the flight to Detroit?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Detroit takes 22 hours 30 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 $943
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,285
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $978
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $788

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Detroit?

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

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).

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 10 May 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
7.9
Good
8,458 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,458 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,458 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,034 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,458 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,695 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,458 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,671 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,458 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,012 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,458 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 $137, while return flights cost around $319.

  • How much is a return flight to Detroit?

    A return flight to Detroit will typically cost around $456, however they can be found for as little as $319.

  • 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 (22 hours 30 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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