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$549+ 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DTW
Mar 21 — Mar 281
Sat 3/21
Sat 3/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 February 19, 2026.

This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/136:05 am
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops27h 35m
Qantas Airways
Tue 3/174:01 pm
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops26h 49m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/17$1,055
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/189:10 am
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops26h 33m
American Airlines
Tue 6/305:27 pm
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops23h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,083
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1912:00 pm
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop24h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/14:10 pm
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,084
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/2512:00 pm
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop25h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/157:21 pm
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop21h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15$1,086
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1812:00 pm
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop23h 43m
Qantas Airways
Tue 6/304:10 pm
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop24h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/16$1,087
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/189:15 am
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop24h 10m
Delta
Tue 6/304:59 pm
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop23h 51m
Delta
Deal found 2/19$1,088
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Tue 5/1912:00 pm
SYD
-
DTW
1 stop20h 26m
American Airlines
Wed 7/15:27 pm
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops23h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17$1,092
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/199:10 am
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops23h 16m
Qantas Airways
Wed 7/17:21 pm
DTW
-
SYD
1 stop21h 34m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/16$1,097

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 (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 February 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,055
(Qantas Airways)

One-way from

$549
(Gurufare)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,118
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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 19, 2026.
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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Detroit

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/13

6:05 am-6:40 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/17

4:01 pm-9:50 am

2 stops26h 49m

$1,055

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/18

9:10 am-9:43 pm

2 stops26h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/30

5:27 pm-7:05 am

2 stops23h 38m

$1,083

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/19

9:10 am-9:21 pm

2 stops26h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/1

1:03 pm-7:05 am

2 stops28h 02m

$1,083

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/19

12:00 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop24h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/1

4:10 pm-6:55 am

1 stop24h 45m

$1,084

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/25

12:00 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop25h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/15

7:21 pm-6:55 am

1 stop21h 34m

$1,086

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/18

9:15 am-7:25 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/30

4:59 pm-6:50 am

1 stop23h 51m

$1,088

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/19

6:05 am-3:09 pm

2 stops24h 04m

$558

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/19

6:05 am-3:09 pm

2 stops24h 04m

$596

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/15

6:20 am-4:45 pm

3 stops48h 25m

$623

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/26

11:20 am-11:11 pm

2 stops26h 51m

$680

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Compare providers for flights from Sydney to Detroit

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to Detroit in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sydney-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sydney-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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 February 18, 2026.

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $532). Flying from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $974). 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 to fly round-trip from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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 February 19, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,321 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,313 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 26h 33m. Fly via Qantas Airways or American Airlines 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with prices starting at $518. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $773 round trip. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for 48% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $326 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $344 and American Airlines from $418 one-way.

  • 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 vacation 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $532). Flying from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $974). 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 Sydney to Detroit

Discover the top 2 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$518Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$773Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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