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Cheap flights from Detroit to Sydney from $698

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SYD
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 28 February 2026.

Wed 13/515:42
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops25h 23m
American Airlines
Wed 27/509:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops25h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/2$1,387
Mon 20/415:42
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops25h 23m
American Airlines
Tue 12/509:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops26h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,388
Sun 12/415:42
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops25h 23m
American Airlines
Sun 19/409:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops26h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,443
Tue 24/316:01
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops25h 59m
American Airlines
Mon 20/409:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops23h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,445
Tue 24/316:01
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops25h 59m
American Airlines
Sun 19/409:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops26h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 28/2$1,446
Mon 9/316:01
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop23h 54m
Qantas Airways
Fri 20/306:30
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops27h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/2$1,452
Fri 1/515:42
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops25h 23m
American Airlines
Sun 10/509:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops26h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,457
Wed 22/413:33
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops27h 32m
American Airlines
Thu 7/509:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops26h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,459
Sun 19/418:14
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops27h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/413:15
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops29h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2$1,511
Mon 23/313:02
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops28h 58m
American Airlines
Fri 10/409:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops23h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,513
Sun 22/313:29
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops28h 31m
American Airlines
Thu 23/409:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops23h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,515

Find 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 28 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,387

One-way from

$698

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$1,409
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 13/5-27/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 33m total
  • Detroit to Sydney
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12/4
  • 12/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 18m total
  • Detroit to Sydney
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 February 2026.
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Price

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/4

16:01-09:40

2 stops26h 39m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/4

12:00-21:43

1 stop23h 43m

$1,896

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 28/6

12:40-06:50

1 stop28h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/7

09:15-14:56

1 stop19h 41m

$1,927

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 29/6

18:25-06:50

1 stop22h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/7

09:15-14:56

1 stop19h 41m

$1,927

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/3

16:42-07:00

1 stop23h 18m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/4

10:20-21:25

1 stop25h 05m

$1,969

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/3

15:30-08:05

2 stops25h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/4

09:30-21:25

2 stops25h 55m

$1,969

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/7

15:32-07:00

2 stops25h 28m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/7

10:20-16:22

1 stop20h 02m

$1,979

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

16:25-07:25

1 stop24h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

09:15-20:25

2 stops25h 10m

$1,980

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/6

17:29-06:55

1 stop23h 26m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 27/6

10:20-16:22

1 stop20h 02m

$1,980

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 23/6

17:29-06:55

1 stop23h 26m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/7

10:20-16:22

1 stop20h 02m

$1,997

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/3

16:42-07:00

1 stop23h 18m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

10:20-21:25

1 stop25h 05m

$2,050

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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 27 February 2026.

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 61 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Sydney (average of $277). Flying from Detroit to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,206). 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 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 40% 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.

San Francisco (SFO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,180.

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 Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 13m.

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 29m.

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 28 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,363 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,363 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,363 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,367 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,363 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Sydney. 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 Detroit to Sydney?

    Airlines like Qantas Airways, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Detroit to Sydney in about 23h 18m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 52m. Airlines will cover a distance of 15226 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 $1,566 on this airline.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Sydney (average of $277). Flying from Detroit to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,206). 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 airline flying from Detroit to Sydney

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,566Average$1,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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