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Cheap flights from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from $725

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 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DTW
12 Feb — 19 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in February or August, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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 7 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,181

One-way from

$725

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,344
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 14/2-3/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 20m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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26/3
  • 26/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 14m total
  • Sydney to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($304 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 7 February 2025.

Fri 14/211:15SYD - DTW
2 stops25h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/315:02DTW - SYD
1 stop23h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,181
Wed 18/609:20SYD - DTW
2 stops39h 01mAir Canada
Mon 23/609:30DTW - SYD
2 stops31h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 6/2$1,468
Mon 24/314:00SYD - DTW
3 stops35h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/310:59DTW - SYD
2 stops34h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,591
Sat 1/311:50SYD - DTW
1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 3/315:02DTW - SYD
1 stop23h 33mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,642
Sat 8/211:50SYD - DTW
1 stop20h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/216:50DTW - SYD
1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,790
Fri 14/211:50SYD - DTW
1 stop26h 36mVirgin Australia
Sun 16/216:37DTW - SYD
1 stop22h 23mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/2$2,090
Sun 28/1221:15SYD - DTW
2 stops37h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 22/120:10DTW - SYD
2 stops31h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/2$4,458
Tue 11/311:40SYD - DTW
3 stops38h 37mLATAM Airlines
Tue 15/418:00DTW - SYD
3 stops49h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/2$4,599
Mon 10/309:15SYD - DTW
2 stops50h 43mJapan Airlines
Thu 13/307:00DTW - SYD
2 stops32h 50mJapan Airlines
Deal found 6/2$10,047
Sun 9/311:05SYD - DTW
1 stop35h 03mDelta
Thu 13/308:30DTW - SYD
1 stop32h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/2$19,463

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SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/6

10:25-22:13

1 stop25h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 23/6

17:23-07:05

2 stops23h 42m

$1,706

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/5

10:25-22:09

1 stop25h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 18/5

13:26-06:05

2 stops26h 39m

$1,717

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/3

11:50-21:34

1 stop24h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 16/3

15:08-06:35

1 stop24h 27m

$1,749

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/6

09:20-20:15

2 stops24h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/6

09:30-07:20

3 stops31h 50m

$1,766

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/3

11:20-23:30

2 stops27h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 29/3

16:35-07:55

2 stops48h 20m

$1,792

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/3

11:40-11:17

3 stops38h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 15/4

18:00-09:35

3 stops49h 35m

$4,599

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/3

09:15-20:58

2 stops50h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 13/3

07:00-06:50

2 stops32h 50m

$10,047

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/3

11:05-06:08

1 stop35h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 13/3

08:30-07:45

1 stop32h 15m

$19,463

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/3

14:00-05:14

2 stops30h 14m

$725

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/6

10:20-18:43

1 stop22h 23m

$1,975

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Detroit

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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 return flight from Sydney to Detroit. Price data was last updated on 31 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 26 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 46.0 - 79.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 79.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 46.0 mm.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -4.0 C).

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 7 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sydney to Detroit, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, Delta and Qantas Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,438 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,438 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,438 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,383 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,438 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
822 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,438 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,823 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,438 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
423 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,438 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,181 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and Qantas Airways, starting at $1,567 and $1,642 round-trip. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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American AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,446Average$2,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,572Average$2,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,872Average$2,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$2,295Average$2,402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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