$725+ 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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DTW
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
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 2 February 2026.

Sun 8/221:55
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops40h 40m
Qantas Airways
Sun 22/216:01
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops28h 59m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/2$1,374
Mon 9/211:20
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops24h 56m
American Airlines
Wed 25/216:01
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops24h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,514
Tue 12/509:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops27h 49m
American Airlines
Tue 20/1016:10
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops24h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,521
Mon 25/509:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops23h 41m
American Airlines
Mon 15/616:10
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop24h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,530
Mon 11/509:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops24h 05m
American Airlines
Wed 21/1016:10
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops24h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,531
Mon 9/214:05
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/216:01
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop22h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,536
Sun 8/214:05
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/211:40
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,537
Mon 25/509:15
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop19h 44m
Delta
Wed 10/612:25
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops28h 25m
Delta
Deal found 1/2$1,540
Mon 18/509:15
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop19h 44m
Delta
Tue 30/612:40
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop28h 10m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$1,542
Mon 18/509:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops24h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 30/616:10
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops24h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/1$1,543

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 2 February 2026.

Return from

$1,521

One-way from

$725

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,322
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 12/5-19/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 04m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
15/5
  • 15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 57m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($252 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($76 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

09:15-23:19

1 stop28h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/6

18:25-06:50

1 stop22h 25m

$1,540

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

10:20-16:28

1 stop20h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/6

17:25-06:55

1 stop23h 30m

$1,540

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/5

09:15-23:19

1 stop28h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/6

10:30-06:50

2 stops30h 20m

$1,540

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

10:20-18:22

2 stops22h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/6

11:00-06:55

2 stops29h 55m

$1,540

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

09:15-18:35

2 stops23h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/6

12:47-06:50

2 stops28h 03m

$1,540

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/5

10:20-18:50

1 stop22h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/6

17:25-06:55

1 stop23h 30m

$1,540

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

09:15-14:59

1 stop19h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/6

10:30-06:50

2 stops30h 20m

$1,540

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

10:20-18:22

2 stops22h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/6

16:21-06:55

2 stops24h 34m

$1,540

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

09:15-23:19

1 stop28h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/6

12:40-06:50

1 stop28h 10m

$1,540

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

10:20-16:28

1 stop20h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/6

15:33-07:00

2 stops25h 27m

$1,540

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 31/1

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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 87 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 2 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Delta, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is located 27.8 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, Qantas Airways 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 $475, 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 (24 hours 4 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 (0.0 km away from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).

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