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$498+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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 2/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DTW
Aug 25 — Sep 11
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in February or August, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Detroit (DTW). 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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$838
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$498
(Qantas Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$784
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($226 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Sydney to Detroit

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 August 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/149:10 amSYD - DTW
2 stops23h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/144:09 pmDTW - SYD
2 stops24h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$838
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/149:20 amSYD - DTW
3 stops50h 09mAir Canada
Tue 10/148:35 pmDTW - SYD
2 stops44h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 8/18$1,014
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/49:20 amSYD - DTW
2 stops27h 02mAir Canada
Sat 10/118:35 pmDTW - SYD
2 stops44h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 8/19$1,148
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/229:30 amSYD - DTW
2 stops28h 26mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/268:35 pmDTW - SYD
2 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$1,191
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/149:25 amSYD - DTW
1 stop27h 09mDelta
Tue 10/146:20 pmDTW - SYD
1 stop22h 15mDelta
Deal found 8/18$1,328
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/45:45 pmSYD - DTW
1 stop33h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/111:13 pmDTW - SYD
2 stops54h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$1,426
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/29:10 amSYD - DTW
2 stops26h 38mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/91:07 pmDTW - SYD
2 stops27h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,464
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/35:45 pmSYD - DTW
1 stop20h 14mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/109:00 pmDTW - SYD
2 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$1,473

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

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Sydney

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SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/14

9:10 am-6:30 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/14

4:09 pm-7:30 am

2 stops24h 21m

$838

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/14

9:20 am-9:29 pm

3 stops50h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/14

8:35 pm-8:20 am

2 stops44h 45m

$1,014

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/4

9:20 am-10:22 pm

2 stops27h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

8:35 pm-8:20 am

2 stops44h 45m

$1,148

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/14

9:25 am-10:34 pm

1 stop27h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/14

6:20 pm-7:35 am

1 stop22h 15m

$1,328

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/4

5:45 pm-1:26 pm

1 stop33h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

1:13 pm-10:45 am

2 stops54h 32m

$1,426

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/2

9:10 am-9:48 pm

2 stops26h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/9

1:07 pm-8:05 am

2 stops27h 58m

$1,464

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/3

5:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop20h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/10

9:00 pm-10:45 am

2 stops46h 45m

$1,473

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/3

9:10 am-6:44 pm

2 stops23h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/10

4:09 pm-9:25 am

2 stops26h 16m

$1,484

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/4

9:30 am-3:00 pm

2 stops43h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

11:00 am-8:00 am

2 stops30h 00m

$1,507

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/3

10:20 am-8:26 pm

2 stops24h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/10

6:00 am-7:55 am

2 stops34h 55m

$1,513

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 87 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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.

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 August 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BNA - ORD

My flight was 8 hours delayed, so I missed my connecting flight to Dublin. I understand it’s not the staff’s fault but the lack of sympathy and apology was appalling. I had been sat in the airport since 4am until 3pm and they did not seem understanding. Not good. Need better customer service.

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BNA - ORD

My flight was 8 hours delayed, so I missed my connecting flight to Dublin. I understand it’s not the staff’s fault but the lack of sympathy and apology was appalling. I had been sat in the airport since 4am until 3pm and they did not seem understanding. Not good. Need better customer service.

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  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 23h 20m. Fly via American Airlines, Air Canada, or Delta to get the fastest option. Sydney and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 9461 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with prices starting at $756. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for 26% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

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  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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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