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Cheap flights from Sydney to Detroit from $963

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DTT
26 May — 2 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 April 2026.

Mon 8/612:00
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop24h 39m
Qantas Airways
Mon 15/619:20
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop21h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/4$1,443
Mon 8/609:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops23h 20m
American Airlines
Mon 15/616:17
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops24h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,460
Mon 25/509:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops26h 22m
American Airlines
Mon 29/617:29
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops23h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,464
Mon 25/509:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops23h 20m
American Airlines
Mon 6/717:53
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops23h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,474
Mon 18/509:10
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops26h 33m
American Airlines
Tue 30/613:02
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops28h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/4$1,479
Mon 18/512:00
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop23h 43m
Qantas Airways
Tue 30/616:10
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop24h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/4$1,481
Thu 28/512:00
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop20h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 5/713:04
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops28h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,485
Tue 26/509:15
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop21h 41m
Delta
Mon 20/720:20
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops44h 30m
Delta
Deal found 23/4$1,489
Tue 19/512:00
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop20h 26m
American Airlines
Wed 1/713:02
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops28h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/4$1,493

Find flight deals from Sydney to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Detroit (DTT). 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 26 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,443

One-way from

$963

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,498
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 8/6-15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 14m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 52m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($544 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($112 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Detroit 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 26 April 2026.
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SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

09:10-21:21

2 stops26h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/6

13:43-07:05

2 stops27h 22m

$1,482

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/8

10:20-22:43

2 stops26h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 26/8

05:50-06:55

2 stops35h 05m

$1,555

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/8

09:30-22:19

2 stops26h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

11:00-06:55

2 stops29h 55m

$1,556

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/5

09:15-23:19

1 stop28h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 20/5

14:09-06:50

1 stop26h 41m

$1,558
Fastest return journey

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

09:15-23:19

1 stop28h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 24/7

18:11-06:50

1 stop22h 39m

$1,559

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/6

09:15-23:12

1 stop27h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 13/6

12:25-06:50

2 stops28h 25m

$1,629

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/6

09:20-18:13

2 stops22h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 21/6

10:15-07:20

3 stops31h 05m

$1,914

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/9

09:30-08:38

2 stops37h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/10

07:00-07:55

1 stop33h 55m

$2,089

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/6

09:15-19:09

1 stop23h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 21/6

12:20-06:50

2 stops28h 30m

$2,299
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

10:20-16:27

1 stop20h 07m

$963

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Detroit is 21 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.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Detroit (average of $501). Flying from Sydney to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,155). 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?

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

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

Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Detroit on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to Detroit, 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 $1,313.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Detroit, 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: 20h 08m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Detroit, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 40m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated 26 April 2026.
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
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,027 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,658 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,673 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,971 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Detroit in 26h 11m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines 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 $799 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $922 and $962 round-trip. American Airlines is 46% 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Detroit (average of $501). Flying from Sydney to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,155). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$799Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$922Average$1,943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$962Average$1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$992Average$1,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,303Average$1,918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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