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, 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 $81, while return flights cost around $197.

How much is a return flight to Detroit?

A return flight to Detroit will typically cost around $219, however they can be found for as little as $132.

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 3 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Detroit?

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

How long is the flight to Detroit?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Detroit takes 22 hours 3 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Detroit?

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

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.

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).

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Flights to Detroit in 2025

Return from	$1,214
One-way from	$764
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,303

Air Canada
19/2-22/2
4 total stops
93h 35m total
Sydney to Detroit

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Delta
25/9
1 total stop
34h 35m total
Sydney to Detroit

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Sat 1/1111:05SYD - DTW

2 stops26h 12mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/1117:35DTW - SYD

1 stop23h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,279

Sat 22/1111:20SYD - DTW

2 stops46h 15mAir Canada

Sun 28/1218:15DTW - SYD

2 stops68h 40mAir Canada

Deal found 17/9$1,959

Sat 1/1118:25SYD - DTW

3 stops46h 33mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1118:15DTW - SYD

2 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,043

Sat 22/1111:50SYD - DTW

1 stop27h 52mUnited Airlines

Sun 28/1209:12DTW - SYD

2 stops31h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9$2,128

Sat 22/1111:50SYD - DTW

1 stop27h 52mVirgin Australia

Sun 28/1216:30DTW - SYD

1 stop22h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$2,464

Fri 19/1211:20SYD - DTW

2 stops31h 05mQantas Airways

Thu 1/105:30DTW - SYD

2 stops35h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$2,674

Sun 21/1217:45SYD - DTW

2 stops34h 33mQantas Airways

Thu 1/105:30DTW - SYD

2 stops35h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$2,834

Sat 22/1117:45SYD - DTW

3 stops33h 12mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/1211:53DTW - SYD

2 stops26h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$2,875

Wed 24/1221:40SYD - DTW

2 stops58h 16mAlaska Airlines

Sat 3/106:40DTW - SYD

2 stops45h 05mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 17/9$2,887

Wed 24/1211:50SYD - DTW

1 stop19h 59mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/116:16DTW - SYD

2 stops46h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9$3,068

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Sat 1/1111:05SYD - DTW

2 stops26h 12mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/1117:35DTW - SYD

1 stop23h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,279

Sat 1/1111:20SYD - DTW

2 stops27h 04mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/1113:46DTW - SYD

2 stops27h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,279

Sat 22/1111:20SYD - DTW

2 stops46h 15mAir Canada

Sun 28/1218:15DTW - SYD

2 stops68h 40mAir Canada

Deal found 17/9$1,959

Sat 1/1118:25SYD - DTW

3 stops46h 33mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1118:15DTW - SYD

2 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,043

Sat 22/1111:50SYD - DTW

1 stop27h 52mVirgin Australia

Sun 28/1216:30DTW - SYD

1 stop22h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$2,464

Sat 22/1111:50SYD - DTW

1 stop27h 52mUnited Airlines

Sun 28/1209:12DTW - SYD

2 stops31h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9$2,128

Sat 22/1117:45SYD - DTW

3 stops33h 12mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/1211:53DTW - SYD

3 stops27h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$2,875

One-way flights to Detroit
Search for one-way flight options to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Thu 25/909:25SYD - DTW

1 stop34h 35mDelta

Deal found 16/9$764

Mon 15/1212:10SYD - DTW

2 stops42h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$772

Mon 15/1214:05SYD - DTW

1 stop20h 34mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$937

Thu 25/907:30SYD - DTW

3 stops35h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,045

Mon 15/1214:00SYD - DTW

3 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,373

Wed 24/1221:40SYD - DTW

3 stops38h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,575

Wed 24/1210:40SYD - DTW

1 stop28h 17mDelta

Deal found 17/9$2,018

Mon 17/1111:05SYD - DTW

2 stops47h 14mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/9$5,279

Mon 17/1109:15SYD - DTW

2 stops43h 00mJapan Airlines

Deal found 16/9$5,510

Mon 17/1106:20SYD - DTW

2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$5,581

Sun 16/1109:15SYD - DTW

2 stops49h 04mJapan Airlines

Deal found 16/9$6,192

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Return

Price

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

11:05-22:17

2 stops26h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/11

17:35-09:15

1 stop23h 40m

$1,279

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

11:20-23:24

2 stops27h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/11

13:46-09:00

2 stops27h 14m

$1,279

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/11

11:20-17:35

2 stops46h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 28/12

18:15-06:55

2 stops68h 40m

$1,959

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

18:25-01:58

3 stops46h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/11

18:15-09:35

2 stops47h 20m

$2,043

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/11

11:50-23:42

1 stop27h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 28/12

09:12-09:05

2 stops31h 53m

$2,128

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/11

11:50-23:42

1 stop27h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 28/12

16:30-07:00

1 stop22h 30m

$2,464

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/11

17:45-10:57

3 stops33h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 28/12

11:53-07:25

3 stops27h 32m

$2,875

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/9

09:25-06:00

1 stop34h 35m

$764

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/9

09:10-18:48

2 stops23h 38m

$764

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/12

12:10-14:47

2 stops42h 37m

$772

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Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

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.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,961 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,961 reviews

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8.0

Very Good

7,961 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

907 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,961 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,926 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,961 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,961 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,961 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

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, 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 $81, while return flights cost around $197.
How much is a return flight to Detroit?
A return flight to Detroit will typically cost around $219, however they can be found for as little as $132.
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 3 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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What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit?

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

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