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Cheap flights from Sydney to Detroit from $1,127

SYD — DTT
26 Sep — 3 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Detroit

Mon 14/909:10 -
2 stops39h 42m
Mon 19/1016:11 -
1 stop23h 44m
Deal found 22/8$1,549
Thu 5/1111:10 -
2 stops38h 17m
Mon 9/1105:51 -
1 stop33h 04m
Deal found 23/8$1,552
Tue 22/909:10 -
2 stops23h 51m
Tue 29/916:04 -
2 stops25h 01m
Deal found 23/8$1,778
Tue 8/1210:40 -
1 stop28h 32m
Wed 20/118:25 -
1 stop22h 05m
Deal found 22/8$1,800
Thu 3/1209:20 -
1 stop20h 25m
Sun 3/115:39 -
2 stops25h 41m
Deal found 24/8$1,802
Wed 9/1210:40 -
2 stops24h 34m
Sun 17/118:25 -
1 stop22h 05m
Deal found 22/8$1,829
Sun 20/909:10 -
2 stops23h 51m
Sun 27/916:33 -
2 stops24h 32m
Deal found 23/8$1,848

Find flight deals from Sydney to Detroit

Round-trip from

$1,549

One-way from

$1,127

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,496
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 14/9-19/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 26m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 6/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 24m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($465 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($99 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/11

09:20-17:00

2 stops23h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 29/12

07:03-06:20

2 stops31h 17m

$1,800

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/10

11:20-16:52

1 stop20h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 17/10

06:15-08:00

2 stops58h 45m

$1,868

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/10

13:05-23:38

1 stop25h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/11

16:36-06:55

1 stop22h 19m

$1,935

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

22:05-18:50

2 stops35h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 18/10

20:55-20:10

2 stops32h 15m

$2,022

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

10:15-23:59

2 stops28h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 18/10

08:40-07:50

1 stop32h 10m

$2,247

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/9

14:05-21:33

2 stops45h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/10

07:00-09:40

2 stops35h 40m

$2,376
Fastest return journey

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/9

12:00-21:09

1 stop23h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 27/9

19:52-06:55

1 stop21h 03m

$2,383

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

07:40-15:08

2 stops45h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 25/9

06:36-20:10

2 stops47h 34m

$2,476
Cheapest one-way

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/11

11:10-21:34

2 stops26h 24m

$1,127
Fastest single journey

SydneyDetroit

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/11

10:40-19:15

1 stop24h 35m

$1,140

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Detroit

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Detroit (average of $1,287). Flying from Sydney to Detroit in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,097). 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 typical for this route at the moment.
Sydney to Detroit flights typically cost between $1,161 and $1,845 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,549 on American Airlines (14 Sept–19 Oct).

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

Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 66% 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 $1,421.

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 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 22 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
8,531 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
8,531 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,531 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
1,085 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,531 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
10,127 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,531 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Salvador,Aug 2026

PHL - DTW

No food and entertainment. Also de aircraft is old and noisy.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
12,009 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,531 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
11,540 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,531 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

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 40m. Fly via United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, or Delta 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 $988 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and Delta, starting at $1,047 and $1,168 round-trip. American Airlines is 38% 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Detroit (average of $1,287). Flying from Sydney to Detroit in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,097). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$988Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,047Average$1,624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapest$1,168Average$1,681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,230Average$1,564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,445Average$1,663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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