Cheap flights from Detroit to Sydney from $885

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 23/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SYD
8 Dec — 15 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in March or February, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 8 November 2025.

Tue 11/1115:50DTW - SYD
1 stop23h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 13/1121:55SYD - DTW
2 stops36h 47mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/11$1,363
Sun 9/1115:50DTW - SYD
1 stop23h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 16/1120:10SYD - DTW
2 stops34h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/11$1,419
Sun 16/1115:50DTW - SYD
2 stops30h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 14/1214:05SYD - DTW
1 stop22h 53mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/11$1,633
Fri 12/1215:49DTW - SYD
1 stop23h 06mQantas Airways
Sat 17/121:55SYD - DTW
2 stops34h 37mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,735
Wed 12/1115:49DTW - SYD
2 stops27h 06mQantas Airways
Fri 14/1121:55SYD - DTW
2 stops33h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/11$1,811
Wed 10/1211:48DTW - SYD
2 stops28h 12mQantas Airways
Wed 24/1206:05SYD - DTW
2 stops28h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/11$1,817
Tue 9/1221:59DTW - SYD
1 stop43h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1211:20SYD - DTW
2 stops33h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$1,861
Wed 10/1215:49DTW - SYD
1 stop23h 06mQantas Airways
Sun 11/107:05SYD - DTW
2 stops29h 39mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/11$1,872
Tue 11/1115:50DTW - SYD
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1121:20SYD - DTW
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11$1,878

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 8 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,425

One-way from

$885

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,530
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 9/2-28/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 27m total
  • Detroit to Sydney
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 23/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 05m total
  • Detroit to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Sydney that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 8 November 2025.
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DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/3

16:03-09:50

2 stops26h 47m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/4

11:05-22:11

2 stops25h 06m

$1,979

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/1

13:23-06:55

1 stop25h 32m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/2

07:05-15:08

2 stops24h 03m

$1,980

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/12

11:48-13:55

2 stops34h 07m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/12

07:05-14:56

2 stops23h 51m

$2,074

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/12

11:48-08:00

2 stops28h 12m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/12

07:05-20:03

2 stops28h 58m

$2,074

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/3

06:59-20:50

2 stops46h 51m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/4

21:50-00:24

2 stops40h 34m

$2,099

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 28/1

13:23-08:15

2 stops26h 52m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/2

22:00-23:19

2 stops41h 19m

$2,102

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/3

16:03-09:45

2 stops26h 42m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/3

22:00-00:20

2 stops41h 20m

$2,104

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/3

08:42-12:00

2 stops36h 18m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

21:50-00:24

2 stops40h 34m

$2,105

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 23/3

06:59-12:00

2 stops38h 01m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/4

14:05-22:45

2 stops46h 40m

$2,105

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 23/3

19:43-09:35

2 stops46h 52m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

21:50-00:24

2 stops40h 34m

$2,105

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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 7 November 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 74 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Sydney (average of $1,061). Flying from Detroit to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,348). 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 8 November 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 84% on flights from Detroit to Sydney by exploring options for tickets at midday.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Detroit to Sydney?

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 45% 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 $951.

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 28m.

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 8 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, United Airlines, andAmerican 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

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Sydney?

    Airlines like Qantas Airways fly from Detroit to Sydney in about 26h 47m. 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 Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,354 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $1,441. Qantas Airways is 11% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Sydney?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Sydney.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Sydney?

    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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Sydney (average of $1,061). Flying from Detroit to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,348). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,354Average$1,919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,441Average$1,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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