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Cheap flights from Sydney to Detroit from $1,025

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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DTT
1 Aug — 8 Aug1
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 2 July 2026.

Tue 21/710:20
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops25h 59m
United Airlines
Sun 9/808:50
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops32h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/6$1,485
Tue 7/710:20
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop20h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 15/806:15
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops58h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,541
Fri 17/710:20
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop20h 07m
United Airlines
Mon 10/814:10
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops26h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/6$1,554
Mon 14/909:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops38h 37m
American Airlines
Mon 19/1009:50
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop30h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/6$1,615
Sat 1/809:30
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops23h 08m
United Airlines
Sat 8/810:55
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops30h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,624
Sun 19/710:20
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops25h 59m
United Airlines
Sat 8/817:29
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop23h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/6$1,625

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 2 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,485

One-way from

$1,025

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,589
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/7-11/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 25m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 10/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 26m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($537 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($113 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/7

10:20-22:43

2 stops26h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/8

15:32-07:00

2 stops25h 28m

$1,485

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/7

09:30-23:44

2 stops28h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/8

15:32-07:00

2 stops25h 28m

$1,485
Fastest return journey

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/7

10:20-16:27

1 stop20h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 13/8

19:18-06:55

1 stop21h 37m

$1,554

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/8

09:30-18:38

2 stops23h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/8

10:55-07:00

2 stops30h 05m

$1,624

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/7

09:30-18:37

2 stops23h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/8

15:32-07:00

2 stops25h 28m

$1,625

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/7

09:30-22:19

2 stops26h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 13/8

19:18-06:55

1 stop21h 37m

$1,625

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/9

09:15-23:31

1 stop28h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 26/10

09:00-07:30

2 stops31h 30m

$1,734

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/8

09:15-23:19

1 stop28h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/8

09:25-06:50

2 stops31h 25m

$1,797
Cheapest one-way

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/12

10:40-22:33

2 stops27h 53m

$1,025

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/7

12:00-22:36

1 stop24h 36m

$1,059

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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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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 $576). Flying from Sydney to Detroit in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,401). 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 60% 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 $1,314.

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 21 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 2 July 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
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,056 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,926 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,766 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,287 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!

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 25h 59m. Fly via United Airlines 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $954 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Air Canada, starting at $1,026 and $1,087 round-trip. Delta is 40% 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 $576). Flying from Sydney to Detroit in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,401). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 2 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$954Average$2,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,026Average$1,546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,087Average$1,475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,203Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,349Average$1,823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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