How long is the flight from Sydney to Detroit?

There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Detroit in 20h 29m. Fly via Air Canada or United Airlines 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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,015 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Air Canada, starting at $1,059 and $1,127 round-trip. American Airlines is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 46.0 - 79.0 inches 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Detroit?

Consider American Airlines, United Airlines or Qantas Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Sydney to Detroit.

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.

$1,018+ Flights from Sydney to Detroit

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Detroit All airports are usually found in October or August, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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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 17 October 2025.

Sat 15/1111:20SYD - DTW

2 stops26h 26mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/1118:15DTW - SYD

2 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,546

Sat 15/1112:10SYD - DTW

1 stop20h 29mUnited Airlines

Sat 22/1116:30DTW - SYD

2 stops46h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,914

Sun 30/1111:50SYD - DTW

2 stops41h 21mUnited Airlines

Sun 7/1214:05DTW - SYD

2 stops27h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/10$2,236

Wed 22/1010:25SYD - DTW

1 stop27h 33mDelta

Sat 1/1108:35DTW - SYD

1 stop31h 55mDelta

Deal found 15/10$2,317

Sat 15/1111:20SYD - DTW

2 stops28h 10mAir Canada

Sat 22/1107:15DTW - SYD

3 stops34h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 15/10$2,453

Wed 22/1012:15SYD - DTW

3 stops40h 11mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1117:50DTW - SYD

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$2,565

Sun 30/1114:15SYD - DTW

3 stops44h 02mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/1205:50DTW - SYD

2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$3,045

Sun 21/1219:15SYD - DTW

2 stops44h 28mAir New Zealand

Thu 1/107:10DTW - SYD

2 stops33h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/10$3,167

Best flights from Sydney to Detroit
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

Sat 15/1111:20SYD - DTW

2 stops26h 26mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/1118:15DTW - SYD

2 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,546

Thu 19/211:20SYD - DTW

2 stops46h 15mAir Canada

Sun 22/218:15DTW - SYD

2 stops47h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 16/10$1,674

Sat 15/1112:10SYD - DTW

1 stop20h 29mUnited Airlines

Sat 22/1116:30DTW - SYD

2 stops46h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,914

Thu 19/214:15SYD - DTW

2 stops23h 07mDelta

Sun 22/212:40DTW - SYD

1 stop26h 10mDelta

Deal found 14/10$2,246

Sun 30/1111:50SYD - DTW

2 stops41h 21mUnited Airlines

Sun 7/1216:47DTW - SYD

1 stop22h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/10$2,236

Sun 30/1114:15SYD - DTW

3 stops44h 02mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/1205:50DTW - SYD

2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$3,045

Thu 19/211:50SYD - DTW

2 stops27h 54mUnited Airlines

Sun 22/216:40DTW - SYD

1 stop22h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/10$3,119

Last-minute flights from Sydney to Detroit
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Detroit. Data last updated 17 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 22/1010:25SYD - DTW

1 stop27h 33mDelta

Sat 1/1108:35DTW - SYD

1 stop31h 55mDelta

Deal found 15/10$2,317

Wed 22/1012:15SYD - DTW

3 stops40h 11mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1117:50DTW - SYD

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$2,565

Sat 15/1111:20SYD - DTW

2 stops26h 26mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/1118:15DTW - SYD

2 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,546

Sat 15/1112:10SYD - DTW

1 stop20h 29mUnited Airlines

Sat 22/1116:30DTW - SYD

2 stops46h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,914

Sat 15/1111:20SYD - DTW

2 stops28h 10mAir Canada

Sat 22/1107:15DTW - SYD

3 stops34h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 15/10$2,453

Sun 30/1111:50SYD - DTW

2 stops41h 21mUnited Airlines

Sun 7/1214:05DTW - SYD

2 stops27h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/10$2,236

Sun 30/1114:15SYD - DTW

3 stops44h 02mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/1205:50DTW - SYD

2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$3,045

One-way flights from Sydney to Detroit
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

Thu 20/1106:20SYD - DTW

2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10$1,018

Tue 27/111:20SYD - DTW

2 stops46h 15mAir Canada

Deal found 16/10$1,022

Tue 27/114:05SYD - DTW

1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,167

Thu 20/1111:50SYD - DTW

1 stop41h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/10$1,172

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Detroit

Round-trip from	$1,546
One-way from	$1,018
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,287

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15/11-22/11
4 total stops
73h 46m total
Sydney to Detroit

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20/11
2 total stops
24h 40m total
Sydney to Detroit

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 30% potential increase in price ($1,225 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($172 potential savings vs. average return price).

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SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/11

11:20-21:46

2 stops26h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 22/11

18:15-09:35

2 stops47h 20m

$1,546

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

11:20-17:35

2 stops46h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

18:15-09:35

2 stops47h 20m

$1,674

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/11

12:10-16:39

1 stop20h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 22/11

16:30-07:00

2 stops46h 30m

$1,914

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/11

11:50-13:11

2 stops41h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/12

16:47-07:00

1 stop22h 13m

$2,236

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

14:15-21:22

2 stops23h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

12:40-06:50

1 stop26h 10m

$2,246

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/11

14:15-18:17

3 stops44h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/12

05:50-07:25

2 stops33h 35m

$3,045

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

11:50-23:44

2 stops27h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

16:40-07:00

1 stop22h 20m

$3,119

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/11

06:20-15:00

2 stops24h 40m

$1,018

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/1

11:20-17:35

2 stops46h 15m

$1,022

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/1

14:05-22:35

1 stop24h 30m

$1,167

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Detroit

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

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

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 $819). Flying from Sydney to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,158). 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.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Sydney to Detroit at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Detroit on Cheapflights.

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

San Francisco (SFO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,641.

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

Flights via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 00m.

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

Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 22m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

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

8.0

Very Good

7,982 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Mary,Oct 2025

AMS - PDX

It's specail being able to fly non-stop from Amsterdam all the way home to Portland, Oregon!

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,982 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,982 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Mary,Oct 2025

AMS - PDX

It's specail being able to fly non-stop from Amsterdam all the way home to Portland, Oregon!

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

918 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,982 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Mary,Oct 2025

AMS - PDX

It's specail being able to fly non-stop from Amsterdam all the way home to Portland, Oregon!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,982 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,982 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Mary,Oct 2025

AMS - PDX

It's specail being able to fly non-stop from Amsterdam all the way home to Portland, Oregon!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,040 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,982 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Mary,Oct 2025

AMS - PDX

It's specail being able to fly non-stop from Amsterdam all the way home to Portland, Oregon!

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,307 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,982 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Mary,Oct 2025

AMS - PDX

It's specail being able to fly non-stop from Amsterdam all the way home to Portland, Oregon!

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Sydney to Detroit?
There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Detroit in 20h 29m. Fly via Air Canada or United Airlines 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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,015 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Air Canada, starting at $1,059 and $1,127 round-trip. American Airlines is 44% 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 $819). Flying from Sydney to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,158). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,015	Average$1,520	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,059	Average$1,291	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,127	Average$1,657	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Delta	Cheapest$1,246	Average$1,760	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,391	Average$2,480	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Detroit All airports are usually found in October or August, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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

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

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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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

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.

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