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Cheap flights from Sydney to Detroit from $1,013

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DTT
11 Apr — 18 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 12 March 2026.

Thu 30/413:15
SYD
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DTW
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/515:46
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops30h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,605
Fri 1/513:15
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/515:46
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops30h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$1,638
Sun 26/413:15
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/515:46
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops30h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,702
Thu 21/511:55
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops24h 29m
Air New Zealand
Wed 3/617:29
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops27h 11m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 10/3$1,772
Tue 5/520:45
SYD
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DTW
2 stops46h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/518:08
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops34h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$1,829
Sun 15/306:00
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops38h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/418:32
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops27h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,860
Sun 3/520:45
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops33h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/507:09
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops45h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$1,870
Fri 5/609:55
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops26h 29m
Air New Zealand
Sat 4/710:55
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops33h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/3$1,917
Sun 3/520:45
SYD
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DTW
2 stops33h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/507:09
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops45h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$1,925
Sun 3/520:45
SYD
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DTW
2 stops33h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/517:14
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops59h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$1,942
Sun 10/520:45
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops57h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/518:08
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops34h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$1,984
Fri 1/520:45
SYD
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DTW
2 stops46h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/517:14
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops59h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$2,001

Find 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 (DTT). 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 12 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,605

One-way from

$1,013

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January

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October

Average price

$1,456
30/4-13/5
  • 30/4-13/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 09m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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21/5
  • 21/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 28m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($490 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($107 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 12 March 2026.
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SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

20:45-05:44

2 stops46h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 13/5

18:08-18:50

2 stops34h 42m

$1,829

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

21:05-18:45

2 stops35h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/7

20:50-19:10

2 stops32h 20m

$2,115

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/5

21:05-18:45

2 stops35h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 19/5

20:50-19:10

2 stops32h 20m

$2,134

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

21:05-18:45

2 stops35h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/5

20:50-19:10

2 stops32h 20m

$2,134

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/4

11:55-07:20

2 stops33h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/5

15:46-07:30

1 stop25h 44m

$2,184

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/5

11:00-09:55

2 stops36h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 28/5

15:46-07:30

1 stop25h 44m

$2,261

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

11:00-07:20

2 stops34h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/7

15:59-07:30

1 stop25h 31m

$2,451

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

09:15-20:22

2 stops25h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/6

18:25-06:50

1 stop22h 25m

$2,624

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/5

09:10-18:26

2 stops23h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/7

16:10-06:55

1 stop24h 45m

$2,734

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

12:00-22:39

1 stop24h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/7

19:41-06:55

1 stop21h 14m

$2,737

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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.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Detroit

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Detroit. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Detroit is 24 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Detroit?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Detroit (average of $743). Flying from Sydney to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,534). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Detroit?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Detroit?

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

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 47% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Detroit on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Detroit?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to Detroit, 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 $1,359.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Detroit?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Detroit, 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: 20h 08m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Detroit?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Detroit, 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 21m.

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 12 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Sydney to Detroit. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,284 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,284 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,284 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,004 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,284 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,284 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,432 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,284 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,800 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,284 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Detroit?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Detroit in 35h 40m. Fly via Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Sydney to Detroit is about 15226 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Detroit round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Detroit is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $956 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Air Canada, starting at $961 and $991 round-trip. American Airlines is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Detroit?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Detroit (average of $743). Flying from Sydney to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,534). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$956Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$961Average$1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$991Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapest$1,130Average$1,597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,302Average$1,916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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