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$505+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Sydney (SYD)

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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SYD
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Sydney

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Sydney
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 March 10, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Tue 5/53:46 pm
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops30h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/121:15 pm
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$978
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Tue 5/53:46 pm
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops30h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/181:15 pm
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$996
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Wed 4/293:42 pm
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops25h 23m
American Airlines
Mon 5/119:10 am
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops26h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$1,000
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 5/45:32 pm
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops23h 33m
American Airlines
Tue 5/129:10 am
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops23h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$1,001
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/203:42 pm
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops25h 23m
American Airlines
Mon 4/279:10 am
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops26h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$1,039
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 3/244:01 pm
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops25h 59m
American Airlines
Mon 4/209:10 am
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops27h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$1,040
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Fri 5/11:33 pm
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops27h 32m
American Airlines
Sun 5/179:10 am
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops26h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$1,049
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 5/55:12 pm
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops23h 53m
American Airlines
Thu 5/289:10 am
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops26h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$1,051
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/93:30 pm
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops25h 35m
American Airlines
Sun 4/199:10 am
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops23h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$1,090
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 3/225:29 pm
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops24h 31m
American Airlines
Thu 4/239:10 am
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops26h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$1,091
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Fri 3/204:01 pm
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops26h 49m
American Airlines
Tue 4/219:10 am
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops23h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$1,117
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Fri 4/243:46 pm
DTW
-
SYD
2 stops30h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/11:15 pm
SYD
-
DTW
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$1,157

Find flight deals from Detroit to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Sydney (SYD). 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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$978
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$505
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,086
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One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Sydney Kingsford Smith
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Sydney 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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/9

1:33 pm-7:05 am

2 stops27h 32m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 4/19

12:00 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop20h 26m

$1,281

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

3:42 pm-8:15 am

2 stops26h 33m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/7

12:00 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop20h 26m

$1,382

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/9

3:42 pm-6:55 am

1 stop25h 13m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 4/19

12:00 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop24h 59m

$1,417
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/22

2:12 pm-6:05 am

2 stops24h 53m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/23

9:15 am-3:06 pm

1 stop19h 51m

$1,462

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/24

4:42 pm-7:00 am

1 stop23h 18m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 4/18

9:30 am-6:18 pm

2 stops22h 48m

$1,462

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/1

3:42 pm-6:55 am

1 stop25h 13m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/17

12:00 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop23h 43m

$1,634

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/18

1:52 pm-7:00 am

2 stops26h 08m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/31

10:30 am-10:52 pm

2 stops51h 22m

$1,691

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/26

6:00 am-5:55 pm

2 stops44h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 4/18

8:50 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops40h 59m

$1,906

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/26

12:30 pm-7:30 am

1 stop28h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/16

9:15 am-11:12 pm

1 stop27h 57m

$2,068

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/9

3:42 pm-8:00 am

2 stops26h 18m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/13

12:00 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop20h 26m

$2,121

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Sydney

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 Detroit to Sydney in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Sydney flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Sydney flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Sydney flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Sydney 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Sydney 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 Detroit to Sydney

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sydney from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Sydney. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 38 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney (average of $197). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $882). 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 Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated March 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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
8,276 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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
1,002 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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
9,409 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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
11,414 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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
10,800 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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 Detroit to Sydney. 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney?

    A quick flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney can take about 24h 53m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,462. There are 9461 mi between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Sydney. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $723. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $766 and $839, respectively. Air Canada is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $460. Users have also found prices from $461 and $466 on Delta and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • 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 vacation 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney (average of $197). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $882). 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 Detroit to Sydney

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Sydney. 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$723Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$766Average$1,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$839Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$854Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$860Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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