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Cheap flights from Sydney to Detroit from $1,315

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 30/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DTT
27 Jun — 4 Jul1
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 28 May 2026.

Mon 1/610:20
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop20h 07m
United Airlines
Wed 10/617:29
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop23h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/5$1,481
Mon 20/709:30
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops26h 49m
United Airlines
Mon 27/711:00
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops30h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/5$1,488
Tue 16/610:20
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops27h 37m
United Airlines
Tue 30/606:00
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops34h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/5$1,489
Mon 1/610:20
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop20h 07m
United Airlines
Tue 9/617:29
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop23h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/5$1,495
Mon 1/609:30
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops26h 54m
Air New Zealand
Tue 9/617:29
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop23h 26m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/5$1,497
Wed 26/809:30
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/912:35
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/5$1,502
Thu 18/609:30
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops26h 49m
United Airlines
Fri 26/608:50
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops56h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/5$1,559
Sat 6/610:20
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop20h 07m
United Airlines
Sun 14/617:29
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop23h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/5$1,563
Tue 7/710:20
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop20h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 15/814:07
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops26h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/5$1,569
Sat 6/609:30
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops24h 52m
United Airlines
Sat 13/615:32
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops49h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/5$1,580

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 28 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,481

One-way from

$1,315

Popular in

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October

Average price

$1,902
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/7-29/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 40m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 30/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 56m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($527 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($111 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 28 May 2026.
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SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/8

09:30-22:30

2 stops27h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 16/9

15:29-07:00

2 stops25h 31m

$1,481

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/7

09:30-23:44

2 stops28h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 29/7

17:29-06:55

1 stop23h 26m

$1,481

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/6

10:20-09:52

2 stops37h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/6

11:00-07:00

2 stops30h 00m

$1,489

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/6

10:20-23:57

2 stops27h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/6

06:00-06:55

2 stops34h 55m

$1,489
Fastest return journey

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

10:20-16:27

1 stop20h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/6

17:29-06:55

1 stop23h 26m

$1,495

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/6

09:30-22:19

2 stops26h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 26/6

08:50-07:00

2 stops56h 10m

$1,559

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/7

10:20-16:27

1 stop20h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 15/8

12:23-06:55

2 stops28h 32m

$1,569
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/6

09:15-00:11

2 stops28h 56m

$1,315

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/6

20:45-12:46

3 stops30h 01m

$2,123

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/6

10:30-20:55

3 stops48h 25m

$3,763

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Detroit (average of $501). Flying from Sydney to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,156). 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 $1,248.

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 20 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 28 May 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
8,423 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rakshith,May 2026

TPE - SEA

I got middle seat, but it was cheap $340 for Taipei to PDX ,
Delta
7.9
Good
8,423 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,423 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rakshith,May 2026

TPE - SEA

I got middle seat, but it was cheap $340 for Taipei to PDX ,
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,043 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,423 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rakshith,May 2026

TPE - SEA

I got middle seat, but it was cheap $340 for Taipei to PDX ,
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,751 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,423 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rakshith,May 2026

TPE - SEA

I got middle seat, but it was cheap $340 for Taipei to PDX ,
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,639 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,423 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rakshith,May 2026

TPE - SEA

I got middle seat, but it was cheap $340 for Taipei to PDX ,
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,423 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rakshith,May 2026

TPE - SEA

I got middle seat, but it was cheap $340 for Taipei to PDX ,

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 27h. 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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $799 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $840 and $923 round-trip. American Airlines is 47% 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Detroit (average of $501). Flying from Sydney to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,156). 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$799Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$840Average$1,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$923Average$1,622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,051Average$1,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,304Average$1,913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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