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Cheap flights from Sydney to Detroit from $979

SYD — DTT
28 Oct — 4 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Detroit

Mon 2/1114:05 -
1 stop20h 29m
Tue 17/1111:38 -
1 stop27h 17m
Deal found 25/9$1,549
Thu 5/1111:10 -
2 stops39h 35m
Mon 9/1114:49 -
1 stop24h 06m
Deal found 24/9$1,570
Thu 26/1111:10 -
2 stops38h 30m
Tue 1/1213:34 -
2 stops25h 21m
Deal found 24/9$1,607
Mon 9/1110:40 -
1 stop28h 13m
Mon 16/1116:25 -
2 stops24h 05m
Deal found 25/9$1,648
Sun 8/1111:50 -
2 stops24h 40m
Sun 15/1114:09 -
2 stops26h 56m
Deal found 24/9$1,730
Thu 10/1211:20 -
2 stops50h 55m
Tue 29/1216:40 -
2 stops48h 25m
Deal found 27/9$2,028
Wed 14/1010:15 -
2 stops37h 33m
Sun 18/1008:46 -
2 stops32h 04m
Deal found 26/9$2,084

Find flight deals from Sydney to Detroit

Round-trip from

$1,549

One-way from

$979

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,989
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 2/11-17/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 46m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 5/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 16m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($318 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

10:40-17:00

1 stop22h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$979

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/11

22:00-15:45

2 stops33h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,046

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/11

11:10-21:34

2 stops26h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,053

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/11

11:50-06:42

1 stop34h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,056

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/11

11:50-17:10

2 stops45h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,058

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/11

10:40-19:15

1 stop24h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,058

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

11:50-22:56

2 stops26h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,058

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/11

11:50-06:42

1 stop34h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,063

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

10:40-20:48

2 stops26h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/11

12:30-08:30

2 stops28h 00m

$1,648

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/11

10:40-21:17

2 stops26h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/11

09:35-08:30

2 stops30h 55m

$1,648

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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

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 $1,519). Flying from Sydney to Detroit in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,142). 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 below average for this route at the moment.
Sydney to Detroit flights typically cost between $1,688 and $1,816 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,549 on Qantas Airways (2 Nov–17 Nov).

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

Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 70% 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 $1,557.

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 01m.

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

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 48m.

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

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Detroit is 81 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

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
8,605 reviews
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Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Salvador,Aug 2026

PHL - DTW

No food and entertainment. Also de aircraft is old and noisy.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,605 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,605 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Salvador,Aug 2026

PHL - DTW

No food and entertainment. Also de aircraft is old and noisy.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,102 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,605 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Salvador,Aug 2026

PHL - DTW

No food and entertainment. Also de aircraft is old and noisy.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,246 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,605 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Salvador,Aug 2026

PHL - DTW

No food and entertainment. Also de aircraft is old and noisy.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,696 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,605 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Salvador,Aug 2026

PHL - DTW

No food and entertainment. Also de aircraft is old and noisy.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,098 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,605 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Salvador,Aug 2026

PHL - DTW

No food and entertainment. Also de aircraft is old and noisy.

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 38m. Fly via Delta 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 $1,009 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Air Canada, starting at $1,366 and $1,382 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Detroit (average of $1,519). Flying from Sydney to Detroit in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,142). 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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American AirlinesCheapest$1,009Average$1,726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$1,366Average$1,712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,382Average$1,762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,460Average$1,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,508Average$1,701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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