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Cheap flights from Sydney to Detroit from $834

SYD — DTT
19 Nov — 26 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Detroit

Sun 8/1110:40 -
1 stop29h 02m
Sun 15/1116:59 -
1 stop23h 31m
Deal found 15/10$1,708
Sun 8/1111:10 -
2 stops25h 30m
Sun 15/1116:36 -
2 stops24h 24m
Deal found 18/10$1,724
Mon 23/1111:50 -
1 stop20h 16m
Thu 24/1206:00 -
1 stop33h 00m
Deal found 19/10$1,729
Fri 27/1111:50 -
1 stop20h 13m
Thu 24/1212:30 -
2 stops28h 50m
Deal found 19/10$1,798
Thu 24/1216:00 -
2 stops41h 40m
Sun 31/118:20 -
2 stops47h 15m
Deal found 19/10$1,899
Mon 23/1111:50 -
1 stop20h 16m
Wed 23/1210:35 -
2 stops30h 30m
Deal found 19/10$2,009
Mon 21/1221:40 -
2 stops23h 20m
Sat 30/117:30 -
2 stops34h 15m
Deal found 19/10$2,063
Wed 25/1110:40 -
1 stop28h 13m
Wed 23/1218:20 -
1 stop22h 10m
Deal found 19/10$2,073
Fri 27/1111:50 -
1 stop20h 13m
Wed 23/1212:30 -
2 stops28h 35m
Deal found 19/10$2,079
Mon 23/1111:50 -
2 stops24h 40m
Fri 25/1212:30 -
2 stops28h 50m
Deal found 19/10$2,089

Find flight deals from Sydney to Detroit

Round-trip from

$1,708

One-way from

$834

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,699
Delta
  • Delta
  • 8/11-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 33m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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23/10-31/12
  • 23/10-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($322 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/11

09:15-20:30

2 stops27h 15m

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

Wed 18/11

10:40-19:05

1 stop24h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$980

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

$1,050

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/2

10:40-23:06

1 stop28h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,063
Fastest return journey

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/12

11:50-17:50

1 stop22h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,066

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/12

10:40-09:34

2 stops38h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,069

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/11

10:40-23:42

1 stop29h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 15/11

16:59-08:30

1 stop23h 31m

$1,715

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/4

10:15-07:00

1 stop35h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/5

08:32-06:50

1 stop32h 18m

$2,118

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/11

10:40-17:00

1 stop22h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/11

08:55-08:30

2 stops31h 35m

$2,141

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/12

14:05-21:08

1 stop23h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 31/1

16:50-09:00

2 stops24h 10m

$2,151

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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 $1,529). Flying from Sydney to Detroit in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,156). 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?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.
Sydney to Detroit flights typically cost between $1,497 and $1,596 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,708 on Delta (8 Nov–15 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 $1,568.

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: 19h 58m.

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 29m.

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

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Detroit is 55 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
8,649 reviews
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Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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
8,649 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,649 reviews
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Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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
1,114 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,649 reviews
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Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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
7.3
Good
10,390 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,649 reviews
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Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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
11,784 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,649 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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
12,181 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,649 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

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 23h 03m. Fly via Delta or American 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 $1,016 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Air Canada, starting at $1,375 and $1,391 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 $1,529). Flying from Sydney to Detroit in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,156). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Sydney to Detroit

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American AirlinesCheapest$1,016Average$1,738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$1,375Average$1,723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,391Average$1,774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,469Average$1,611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,518Average$1,713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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