Cheap flights from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from $656

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DTW
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in February or August, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,256

One-way from

$656

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,202
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 27/8-3/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 09m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 27h 14m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($532 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($141 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Sydney to Detroit

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 August 2025.

Wed 27/810:20SYD - DTW
2 stops26h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/916:53DTW - SYD
2 stops24h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,256
Fri 5/909:10SYD - DTW
2 stops26h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 14/919:46DTW - SYD
1 stop21h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/8$1,265
Wed 27/809:10SYD - DTW
2 stops27h 14mBritish Airways
Wed 3/918:07DTW - SYD
1 stop22h 48mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/8$1,270
Sun 17/809:30SYD - DTW
2 stops28h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 27/816:48DTW - SYD
2 stops24h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/8$1,280
Sat 6/1210:40SYD - DTW
1 stop22h 27mDelta
Thu 8/108:32DTW - SYD
1 stop31h 58mDelta
Deal found 14/8$1,287
Sat 27/910:20SYD - DTW
1 stop20h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/1017:45DTW - SYD
1 stop23h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/8$1,293
Thu 14/809:30SYD - DTW
3 stops28h 29mUnited Airlines
Fri 15/808:50DTW - SYD
2 stops32h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/8$1,440
Fri 5/909:20SYD - DTW
3 stops50h 09mAir Canada
Sun 14/920:35DTW - SYD
2 stops44h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 13/8$1,590
Sun 28/909:20SYD - DTW
2 stops44h 09mAir Canada
Sun 5/1020:35DTW - SYD
2 stops44h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 14/8$1,599

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 15 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Sydney

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/8

10:20-22:22

2 stops26h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/9

16:53-07:00

2 stops24h 07m

$1,256

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/9

09:10-21:42

2 stops26h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 14/9

19:46-06:55

1 stop21h 09m

$1,265

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/8

12:10-10:50

1 stop36h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/9

15:02-07:05

2 stops26h 03m

$1,265

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/8

09:10-22:24

2 stops27h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/9

18:07-06:55

1 stop22h 48m

$1,270

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/8

09:25-18:50

1 stop23h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/9

16:00-06:35

1 stop24h 35m

$1,280

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/9

09:25-22:00

2 stops26h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 14/9

08:46-06:35

1 stop31h 49m

$1,280

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 27/9

10:20-16:40

1 stop20h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/10

09:15-06:55

2 stops31h 40m

$1,280

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

17:20-05:34

3 stops27h 14m

$656

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/10

17:20-06:03

2 stops51h 43m

$696

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/12

12:10-09:47

2 stops37h 37m

$765

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/8

Showing 1-10 of 16 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Detroit. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 69% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,776.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 56m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 28m.

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 15 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,011 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Air Canada, starting at $1,062 and $1,123 round-trip. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Book flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Sterling Heights

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 5 airlines flying from Sydney to Detroit

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 15 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,011Average$1,518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Search American Airlines flights
United AirlinesCheapest$1,062Average$1,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
Air CanadaCheapest$1,123Average$1,743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Air Canada flights
DeltaCheapest$1,241Average$1,753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Delta flights
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,386Average$2,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Qantas Airways flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Detroit?

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Detroit from Sydney today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Detroit?

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Sydney to Detroit for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Detroit with no change fees?

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Sydney to Detroit with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Detroit become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.