Cheap flights from Sydney to Detroit from $827

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DTT
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 14 November 2025.

Mon 29/1211:20SYD - DTW
2 stops38h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/108:00DTW - SYD
2 stops30h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,815
Mon 29/1214:00SYD - DTW
2 stops22h 58mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/107:10DTW - SYD
1 stop31h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,953
Mon 29/1218:55SYD - DTW
3 stops41h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/118:15DTW - SYD
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$3,018
Sun 28/1211:50SYD - DTW
1 stop27h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/116:30DTW - SYD
1 stop22h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/11$3,032
Tue 16/1206:00SYD - DTW
3 stops34h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1208:34DTW - SYD
3 stops36h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$3,072
Tue 30/1214:00SYD - DTW
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/111:28DTW - SYD
3 stops35h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$3,366
Sun 21/1221:40SYD - DTW
2 stops34h 16mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/106:40DTW - SYD
2 stops45h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/11$3,520

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 (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 14 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,587

One-way from

$827

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,878
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 19/2-22/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 29m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
11/2
  • 11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 22m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($725 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($128 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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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 14 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Detroit that are best for you.

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Price

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

06:30-18:42

2 stops28h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

15:58-12:15

2 stops28h 17m

$1,587

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/2

11:50-15:57

1 stop20h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 28/2

16:43-07:00

2 stops46h 17m

$1,727

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/3

06:20-05:12

3 stops37h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 23/3

06:45-07:25

2 stops33h 40m

$2,022

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

$2,080

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/2

11:50-15:57

1 stop20h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 28/2

16:40-07:00

1 stop22h 20m

$2,190

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/12

07:20-14:57

2 stops23h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 22/12

15:32-12:15

2 stops28h 43m

$2,307

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/1

19:40-16:32

2 stops36h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 22/1

13:23-06:55

1 stop25h 32m

$2,423

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

21:20-18:42

2 stops37h 22m

$827

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

06:05-20:44

2 stops30h 39m

$896

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/11

10:35-05:30

2 stops34h 55m

$1,332

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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.
Estimated return price
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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Detroit. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2025.

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 $812). Flying from Sydney to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,143). 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?

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 14 November 2025.

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.

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 $1,641.

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 00m.

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 24m.

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 14 November 2025.
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.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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 20h 07m. Fly via Qantas Airways, United Airlines, or Air Canada 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 $1,006 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Air Canada, starting at $1,050 and $1,117 round-trip. American Airlines is 42% 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 $812). Flying from Sydney to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,143). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,006Average$1,506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,050Average$1,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,117Average$1,627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapest$1,234Average$1,744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,379Average$2,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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