How long is the flight from Detroit to Sydney?

Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from Detroit to Sydney in about 24h 01m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 49m. 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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,442 on this airline. American Airlines is 6% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Detroit to Sydney flights typically cost between $1,344 and $1,788 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,719 on Qantas Airways (31 Oct-20 Nov). Find deals

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

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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 15 October 2025.

Wed 12/1115:49DTW - SYD

2 stops38h 36mQantas Airways

Wed 19/1114:05SYD - DTW

1 stop24h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/10$1,734

Wed 12/1115:49DTW - SYD

1 stop23h 06mQantas Airways

Wed 26/1114:05SYD - DTW

1 stop20h 41mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/10$1,739

Wed 12/1115:49DTW - SYD

1 stop23h 06mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1114:05SYD - DTW

1 stop24h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$1,815

Wed 19/1111:48DTW - SYD

2 stops27h 37mAmerican Airlines

Wed 24/1211:20SYD - DTW

2 stops25h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,821

Mon 24/1117:35DTW - SYD

1 stop23h 40mUnited Airlines

Sun 18/111:50SYD - DTW

1 stop20h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10$1,839

Wed 19/1116:47DTW - SYD

1 stop22h 13mUnited Airlines

Wed 24/1214:00SYD - DTW

2 stops24h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,844

Wed 31/1207:15DTW - SYD

2 stops33h 15mDelta

Thu 15/114:15SYD - DTW

1 stop21h 00mDelta

Deal found 13/10$1,853

Sat 6/1214:05DTW - SYD

2 stops48h 55mUnited Airlines

Tue 23/1211:20SYD - DTW

2 stops25h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/10$1,867

Wed 31/1211:20DTW - SYD

2 stops29h 45mUnited Airlines

Thu 15/111:50SYD - DTW

1 stop20h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,898

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Tue 10/214:19DTW - SYD

2 stops24h 01mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/314:00SYD - DTW

1 stop24h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,818

Tue 24/312:40DTW - SYD

1 stop27h 50mDelta

Sun 19/409:25SYD - DTW

1 stop21h 40mDelta

Deal found 13/10$1,822

Tue 24/314:15DTW - SYD

2 stops25h 45mUnited Airlines

Sun 19/409:30SYD - DTW

2 stops24h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/10$1,822

Tue 24/313:45DTW - SYD

2 stops25h 20mDelta

Mon 20/409:25SYD - DTW

1 stop21h 40mDelta

Deal found 14/10$1,822

Wed 25/315:50DTW - SYD

1 stop24h 35mDelta

Mon 20/409:25SYD - DTW

1 stop23h 48mDelta

Deal found 14/10$1,838

Mon 24/1117:35DTW - SYD

1 stop23h 40mUnited Airlines

Sun 18/111:50SYD - DTW

1 stop20h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10$1,839

Wed 19/1116:47DTW - SYD

1 stop22h 13mUnited Airlines

Wed 24/1214:00SYD - DTW

2 stops24h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,844

Wed 31/1207:15DTW - SYD

2 stops33h 15mDelta

Thu 15/114:15SYD - DTW

1 stop21h 00mDelta

Deal found 13/10$1,853

Sat 6/1214:05DTW - SYD

2 stops48h 55mUnited Airlines

Tue 23/1211:50SYD - DTW

1 stop19h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,866

Mon 2/216:38DTW - SYD

2 stops24h 27mUnited Airlines

Thu 26/211:50SYD - DTW

1 stop20h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,893

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Thu 23/1018:20DTW - SYD

1 stop22h 15mDelta

Wed 29/1009:40SYD - DTW

1 stop24h 15mDelta

Deal found 13/10$1,901

Thu 23/1012:15DTW - SYD

1 stop28h 20mDelta

Tue 28/1009:40SYD - DTW

1 stop22h 29mDelta

Deal found 14/10$2,489

Thu 23/1009:21DTW - SYD

2 stops31h 09mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1014:15SYD - DTW

3 stops34h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$2,708

Thu 23/1020:35DTW - SYD

2 stops44h 45mAir Canada

Tue 28/1010:20SYD - DTW

3 stops48h 59mAir Canada

Deal found 14/10$3,705

One-way flights from Detroit to Sydney
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Sat 22/1111:48DTW - SYD

2 stops29h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/10$890

Thu 22/111:20DTW - SYD

2 stops28h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/10$892

Tue 30/1212:17DTW - SYD

2 stops28h 13mDelta

Deal found 13/10$904

Mon 29/1219:45DTW - SYD

2 stops43h 05mDelta

Deal found 13/10$914

Sun 28/1219:45DTW - SYD

2 stops67h 05mDelta

Deal found 13/10$947

Fri 28/1109:18DTW - SYD

3 stops57h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,011

Sun 1/219:20DTW - SYD

3 stops58h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$1,043

Sat 22/1116:53DTW - SYD

3 stops47h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,048

Sun 15/316:40DTW - SYD

3 stops51h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,117

Sun 1/216:38DTW - SYD

1 stop22h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/10$1,145

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Sydney

Round-trip from	$1,719
One-way from	$890
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,472

Qantas Airways
31/10-20/11
3 total stops
60h 37m total
Detroit to Sydney

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American Airlines
28/11
2 total stops
28h 19m total
Detroit to Sydney

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average return price).

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DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/2

14:19-06:20

2 stops24h 01m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

14:00-23:49

1 stop24h 49m

$1,818

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/3

12:40-07:30

1 stop27h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/4

09:25-17:05

1 stop21h 40m

$1,822

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/3

14:15-07:00

2 stops25h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/4

09:30-20:20

2 stops24h 50m

$1,822

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/3

13:45-06:05

2 stops25h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/4

09:25-17:05

1 stop21h 40m

$1,822

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/3

15:50-07:25

1 stop24h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/4

09:25-19:13

1 stop23h 48m

$1,838

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/11

17:35-09:15

1 stop23h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/1

11:50-15:57

1 stop20h 07m

$1,839

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 19/11

16:47-07:00

1 stop22h 13m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/12

14:00-22:30

2 stops24h 30m

$1,844

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

07:15-08:30

2 stops33h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/1

14:15-19:15

1 stop21h 00m

$1,853

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/12

14:05-07:00

2 stops48h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 23/12

11:50-15:49

1 stop19h 59m

$1,866

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

16:38-09:05

2 stops24h 27m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/2

11:50-15:53

1 stop20h 03m

$1,893

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

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 $1,062). Flying from Detroit to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). 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?

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?

Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to Sydney on Cheapflights.

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

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?

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?

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 28m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

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.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

916 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Amanda,Oct 2025

SYD - TMW

1 hour flight, on time, pleasant flight, easy boarding, nice staff.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

916 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

916 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Amanda,Oct 2025

SYD - TMW

1 hour flight, on time, pleasant flight, easy boarding, nice staff.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,977 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

916 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Amanda,Oct 2025

SYD - TMW

1 hour flight, on time, pleasant flight, easy boarding, nice staff.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,044 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

916 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Amanda,Oct 2025

SYD - TMW

1 hour flight, on time, pleasant flight, easy boarding, nice staff.

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How long is the flight from Detroit to Sydney?
Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from Detroit to Sydney in about 24h 01m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 49m. 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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,442 on this airline. American Airlines is 6% 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 $1,062). Flying from Detroit to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). 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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in February or August, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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