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Cheap flights from Sydney to Detroit from $1,050

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 14/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DTT
7 Aug — 14 Aug1
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 8 July 2026.

Wed 29/706:15
SYD
-
DTW
3 stops43h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/809:06
DTW
-
SYD
3 stops47h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,397
Tue 25/810:20
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops27h 34m
United Airlines
Mon 14/915:29
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops25h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,485
Wed 8/710:20
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop20h 07m
United Airlines
Tue 28/715:32
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops25h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/7$1,487
Tue 21/710:20
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop20h 07m
United Airlines
Sun 2/819:45
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops45h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,488
Tue 7/710:20
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop20h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 15/806:15
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops58h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,536
Mon 14/909:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops38h 37m
American Airlines
Mon 19/1009:50
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop30h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,540
Tue 25/809:30
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops27h 00m
United Airlines
Thu 17/919:18
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop21h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,556
Tue 21/710:20
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop20h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 1/808:50
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops32h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,557

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 8 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,397

One-way from

$1,050

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October

Average price

$1,586
29/7-11/8
  • 29/7-11/8
  • 6 total stops
  • 90h 59m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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  • 14/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 47m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($532 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($112 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 8 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/8

10:20-23:54

2 stops27h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 14/9

15:29-07:00

2 stops25h 31m

$1,485
Fastest return journey

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/7

10:20-16:27

1 stop20h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/8

11:00-07:00

2 stops30h 00m

$1,488

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/7

10:20-20:22

2 stops24h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/8

08:50-07:00

2 stops32h 10m

$1,557

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

10:15-17:10

1 stop21h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 21/10

08:25-07:50

1 stop32h 25m

$1,737

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

09:15-06:03

1 stop34h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 25/9

18:18-06:50

1 stop22h 32m

$1,798

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/10

10:15-19:15

2 stops24h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 31/10

20:10-08:30

2 stops45h 20m

$1,806
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/8

12:00-18:47

1 stop20h 47m

$1,050

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/11

11:15-21:01

2 stops25h 46m

$1,092

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/8

20:45-09:52

3 stops51h 07m

$1,184

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/12

13:20-09:50

2 stops36h 30m

$1,272

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Detroit (average of $573). Flying from Sydney to Detroit in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,394). 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.

Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 58% 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 $1,361.

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 21 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 8 July 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
8,452 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
8,452 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
1,057 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
9,945 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
11,785 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
11,320 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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 21h 55m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Sydney to Detroit is about 15226 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Detroit is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $950 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Air Canada, starting at $1,021 and $1,082 round-trip. Delta is 40% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Detroit (average of $573). Flying from Sydney to Detroit in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,394). 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 8 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$950Average$2,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,021Average$1,539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,082Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,198Average$1,610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,343Average$1,722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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