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Cheap flights from Sydney to Detroit from $731

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 21/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DTT
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
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 7 August 2026.

Fri 7/809:20 -
2 stops42h 56m
Thu 13/810:15 -
2 stops31h 05m
Deal found 4/8$1,453
Fri 7/809:20 -
2 stops42h 56m
Tue 11/814:07 -
2 stops27h 13m
Deal found 2/8$1,459
Wed 9/909:20 -
3 stops50h 09m
Wed 7/1014:00 -
2 stops27h 20m
Deal found 3/8$1,463
Fri 7/809:20 -
2 stops42h 56m
Sun 16/812:35 -
2 stops52h 45m
Deal found 2/8$1,467
Wed 5/810:20 -
1 stop20h 07m
Sat 31/1015:24 -
2 stops48h 36m
Deal found 3/8$1,479
Mon 3/810:20 -
1 stop20h 07m
Tue 11/809:15 -
2 stops31h 45m
Deal found 2/8$1,484
Mon 10/810:20 -
1 stop20h 07m
Mon 17/807:30 -
2 stops33h 25m
Deal found 5/8$1,487
Mon 7/909:20 -
2 stops50h 09m
Mon 5/1014:00 -
3 stops51h 20m
Deal found 3/8$1,497
Tue 8/909:20 -
3 stops50h 09m
Tue 6/1012:30 -
3 stops28h 50m
Deal found 3/8$1,504
Sat 19/909:20 -
2 stops42h 52m
Sat 26/918:50 -
2 stops46h 30m
Deal found 4/8$1,518
Fri 7/809:20 -
2 stops46h 50m
Sat 15/812:23 -
2 stops52h 57m
Deal found 2/8$1,542
Thu 6/809:20 -
2 stops42h 56m
Mon 10/818:50 -
2 stops46h 30m
Deal found 2/8$1,545

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 7 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,450

One-way from

$731

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,500
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 13/9-4/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 96h 18m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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21/10
  • 21/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 06m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($479 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($106 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 7 August 2026.
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SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/8

10:20-22:30

2 stops26h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

15:29-06:55

2 stops25h 26m

$1,479

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/9

09:30-23:58

2 stops28h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/10

09:04-08:00

2 stops31h 56m

$1,936

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/9

10:20-09:38

2 stops37h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/9

14:07-06:55

2 stops26h 48m

$1,936

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

09:15-06:03

1 stop34h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 25/9

18:16-06:50

1 stop22h 34m

$1,940

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

09:15-06:28

2 stops35h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/10

18:18-07:50

1 stop22h 32m

$1,943

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/9

09:15-21:33

2 stops26h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/10

07:05-06:50

2 stops33h 45m

$1,946

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/9

09:30-09:32

2 stops38h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 20/10

16:20-07:55

2 stops24h 35m

$1,947
Cheapest one-way

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/10

14:15-07:21

3 stops32h 06m

$731

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/10

10:10-21:27

2 stops26h 17m

$1,064

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/11

06:05-15:43

2 stops25h 38m

$1,088

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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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Detroit (average of $1,186). Flying from Sydney to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,091). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Sydney to Detroit flights typically cost between $1,420 and $1,605 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,450 on Air Canada (13 Sept–4 Oct).

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.

Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% 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 $1,414.

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 01m.

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 Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 12m.

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

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Detroit is 22 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.

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 7 August 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
7.8
Good
8,496 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

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
8,496 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,496 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

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
1,079 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,496 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

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
10,075 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,496 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

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
11,873 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,496 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

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
11,434 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,496 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

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!!!!

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 26h 10m. Fly via United 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 Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $827 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $1,007 and $1,181 round-trip. Air Canada is 48% 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Detroit (average of $1,186). Flying from Sydney to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,091). 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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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 7 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$827Average$1,448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,007Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,181Average$1,581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$1,190Average$1,708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,366Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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