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$505+ 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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DTW
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in February or May, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$779
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$505
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$999
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 8/89:20 amSYD - DTW
2 stops50h 06mAir Canada
Tue 8/129:55 amDTW - SYD
2 stops31h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$779
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 8/25:45 pmSYD - DTW
2 stops25h 39mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/153:12 pmDTW - SYD
2 stops25h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$862
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/229:30 amSYD - DTW
2 stops28h 26mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/45:32 pmDTW - SYD
1 stop23h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$870
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 8/239:25 amSYD - DTW
1 stop21h 05mDelta
Tue 9/24:00 pmDTW - SYD
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Deal found 7/3$871
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/310:10 amSYD - DTW
2 stops56h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/126:45 amDTW - SYD
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,643
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/249:40 pmSYD - DTW
2 stops32h 15mAlaska Airlines
Fri 8/296:30 amDTW - SYD
2 stops47h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,685
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/242:50 pmSYD - DTW
2 stops46h 45mQatar Airways
Sat 8/304:00 pmDTW - SYD
2 stops35h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/3$2,274

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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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Sydney

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/8

9:20 am-9:26 pm

2 stops50h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/12

9:55 am-7:20 am

2 stops31h 25m

$779

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/2

5:45 pm-5:24 am

2 stops25h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/15

3:12 pm-7:05 am

2 stops25h 53m

$862

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/22

9:30 am-11:56 pm

2 stops28h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/4

5:32 pm-6:55 am

1 stop23h 23m

$870

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/23

9:25 am-4:30 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/2

4:00 pm-6:35 am

1 stop24h 35m

$871

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/24

9:40 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops32h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/29

6:30 am-7:45 pm

2 stops47h 15m

$1,685

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/20

5:45 pm-5:30 am

1 stop25h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/27

8:59 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops32h 46m

$1,687

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/24

2:50 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops46h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/30

4:00 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops35h 10m

$2,274

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/27

8:30 pm-4:09 pm

2 stops33h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/30

8:35 am-6:35 am

1 stop32h 00m

$2,678

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/18

10:10 am-9:50 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$505

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/14

9:25 am-11:02 pm

1 stop27h 37m

$518

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Detroit

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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 June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 16 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 July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Qatar Airways 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,594 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with prices starting at $779. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $862 and $870, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for 28% 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 $505 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $518 and United Airlines from $1,614 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, 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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