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$1,052+ 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 14/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DTT
8 Aug — 15 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 9 July 2026.

Wed 29/706:15
SYD
-
DTW
3 stops43h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/809:06
DTW
-
SYD
3 stops47h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,400
Tue 25/810:20
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops27h 34m
United Airlines
Mon 14/915:29
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops25h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,488
Tue 21/710:20
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop20h 07m
United Airlines
Sun 2/819:45
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops45h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,490
Tue 7/710:20
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop20h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 15/806:15
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops58h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,541
Mon 14/909:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops38h 37m
American Airlines
Mon 19/1009:50
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop30h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,550
Fri 7/809:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops39h 42m
American Airlines
Tue 11/805:41
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop35h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,555
Tue 25/809:30
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops27h 00m
United Airlines
Thu 17/919:18
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop21h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,558
Tue 21/710:20
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop20h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 1/808:50
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops32h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,560
Tue 7/710:20
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop20h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 8/817:29
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop23h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,564
Fri 24/709:30
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops28h 14m
United Airlines
Fri 14/812:35
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops28h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/7$1,629

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 9 July 2026.

Return from

$1,400

One-way from

$1,052

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October

Average price

$1,589
29/7-11/8
  • 29/7-11/8
  • 6 total stops
  • 90h 59m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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  • Qantas Airways
  • 14/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 47m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($371 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

Tue 21/7

10:20-16:27

1 stop20h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/8

11:00-07:00

2 stops30h 00m

$1,490

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/7

10:20-20:22

2 stops24h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/8

08:50-07:00

2 stops32h 10m

$1,560

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/8

09:30-22:19

2 stops26h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/8

17:29-06:55

1 stop23h 26m

$1,629

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

10:15-06:03

1 stop34h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 20/10

08:25-07:50

1 stop32h 25m

$1,740

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

$1,808
Fastest return journey

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/9

09:15-18:59

1 stop23h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 16/9

16:24-06:50

2 stops24h 26m

$1,809

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/10

10:15-19:15

2 stops24h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 31/10

20:10-08:30

2 stops45h 20m

$1,809
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/8

12:00-18:47

1 stop20h 47m

$1,052

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/11

11:20-21:01

2 stops25h 41m

$1,098

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/12

13:20-09:50

2 stops36h 30m

$1,274

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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 24 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 $987
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,345
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $851
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $1,084

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 9 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
8,455 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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
8,455 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,455 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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
1,059 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,455 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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
9,960 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,455 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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
11,792 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,455 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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
11,323 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,455 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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 $333.

  • How much is a return flight to Detroit?

    A return flight to Detroit will typically cost around $478, however they can be found for as little as $333.

  • 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 24 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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