Cheap flights from Detroit to Sydney from $702

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 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SYD
27 Aug — 3 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in February or March, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Sydney (SYD). 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 22 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,275

One-way from

$702

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,490
Delta
  • Delta
  • 24/9-7/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 12m total
  • Detroit to Sydney
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 17/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 00m total
  • Detroit to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($71 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 August 2025.

Wed 24/914:40DTW - SYD
2 stops25h 55mDelta
Tue 7/1010:25SYD - DTW
2 stops26h 17mDelta
Deal found 21/8$1,275
Sun 31/816:00DTW - SYD
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Sun 14/909:25SYD - DTW
1 stop23h 55mDelta
Deal found 21/8$1,292
Mon 1/916:00DTW - SYD
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Mon 15/909:25SYD - DTW
1 stop21h 03mDelta
Deal found 20/8$1,293
Sat 13/912:16DTW - SYD
1 stop28h 19mDelta
Sun 21/909:25SYD - DTW
1 stop27h 09mDelta
Deal found 21/8$1,340
Sat 13/909:55DTW - SYD
2 stops31h 25mAir Canada
Sun 21/909:20SYD - DTW
2 stops26h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 21/8$1,342
Sat 27/914:59DTW - SYD
2 stops25h 36mDelta
Sun 5/1010:25SYD - DTW
2 stops23h 19mDelta
Deal found 21/8$1,348
Fri 17/1020:35DTW - SYD
2 stops44h 45mAir Canada
Fri 7/1111:20SYD - DTW
2 stops46h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 21/8$1,357
Mon 20/1016:10DTW - SYD
2 stops25h 10mAir Canada
Mon 27/1010:20SYD - DTW
2 stops46h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 21/8$1,362
Fri 17/1016:09DTW - SYD
1 stop23h 46mQantas Airways
Fri 7/1114:20SYD - DTW
1 stop20h 22mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/8$1,363

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Sydney that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 24/9

14:40-06:35

2 stops25h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/10

10:25-21:42

2 stops26h 17m

$1,275

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/9

16:00-06:35

1 stop24h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/9

09:25-19:20

1 stop23h 55m

$1,292

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 24/9

16:00-06:35

1 stop24h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

09:40-22:55

1 stop28h 15m

$1,293

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 17/9

16:00-06:35

1 stop24h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/10

09:25-16:28

1 stop21h 03m

$1,293

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 17/9

11:55-06:55

1 stop29h 00m

$702

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 24/9

14:28-07:05

2 stops26h 37m

$702

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 13/9

16:05-06:55

1 stop24h 50m

$704

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/11

15:50-06:55

1 stop23h 05m

$705

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/9

17:44-06:55

1 stop23h 11m

$705

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 31/10

12:55-06:10

2 stops26h 15m

$705

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Sydney

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Sydney

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Detroit to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit to Sydney may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Sydney?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Detroit to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 August 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 80% on flights from Detroit to Sydney by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Detroit to Sydney chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to Sydney on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Detroit to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Houston (IAH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $960.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Detroit to Sydney?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Sydney, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dallas (DFW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 14m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Sydney, 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 1h 25m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 22 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and United Airlines from Detroit to Sydney. 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.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Sydney?

    Airlines like Delta fly from Detroit to Sydney in about 25h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 15226 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Sydney round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Sydney is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $960 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $1,454. United Airlines is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Sydney 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 Detroit to Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Detroit to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 2 airlines flying from Detroit to Sydney

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United AirlinesCheapest$960Average$2,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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