What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to Sydney Kingsford Smith

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

Prices for flights from Detroit to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Detroit to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is 1 as of September 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Sydney?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,320 to $2,080. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,254.

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11:00 - 07:00DTW-SYD

30h 00m2 stops

12:10 - 22:15SYD-DTW

26h 05m2 stops

$1,254United Airlines

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Tue, 30 Sep - Mon, 29 Dec

17:42 - 06:55DTW-SYD

22h 13m1 stop

14:05 - 18:43SYD-DTW

20h 38m1 stop

$1,272Qantas Airways

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Mon, 27 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov

18:05 - 06:55DTW-SYD

46h 50m2 stops

11:20 - 16:40SYD-DTW

20h 20m1 stop

$1,274United Airlines

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Sat, 27 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct

16:00 - 06:35DTW-SYD

24h 35m1 stop

10:25 - 19:20SYD-DTW

23h 55m1 stop

$1,295Delta

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Sat, 27 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct

16:09 - 09:00DTW-SYD

25h 51m2 stops

11:20 - 22:30SYD-DTW

27h 10m2 stops

$1,322American Airlines

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Sat, 1 Nov - Sat, 8 Nov

15:57 - 08:05DTW-SYD

25h 08m2 stops

14:05 - 00:26SYD-DTW

25h 21m1 stop

$1,323American Airlines

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Mon, 20 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov

12:04 - 07:25DTW-SYD

27h 21m2 stops

17:45 - 00:28SYD-DTW

22h 43m2 stops

$1,325American Airlines

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Mon, 26 Jan - Mon, 16 Feb

08:32 - 08:30DTW-SYD

31h 58m1 stop

09:40 - 22:14SYD-DTW

27h 34m1 stop

$1,341Delta

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Thu, 5 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

20:35 - 08:20DTW-SYD

44h 45m2 stops

11:20 - 17:35SYD-DTW

46h 15m2 stops

$1,605Air Canada

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Fri, 17 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov

20:35 - 08:20DTW-SYD

44h 45m2 stops

11:20 - 17:35SYD-DTW

46h 15m2 stops

$1,609Air Canada

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Fri, 17 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov

American Airlines flights from Detroit to Sydney

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American Airlines

24 Sept

DTW12:24Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 41m

2 stops

SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

7 Oct

SYD10:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 18m

2 stops

DTW21:28Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,230

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American Airlines

24 Sept

DTW12:24Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 41m

2 stops

SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

7 Oct

SYD10:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 40m

2 stops

DTW21:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,232

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American Airlines

24 Sept

DTW11:55Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 00m

1 stop

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

7 Oct

SYD10:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 18m

2 stops

DTW21:28Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,233

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United Airlines flights from Detroit to Sydney

Our best United Airlines deals on Detroit to Sydney flight tickets

United Airlines

22 Sept

DTW17:32Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 23m

1 stop

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

5 Oct

SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 20m

1 stop

DTW16:40Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,238

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United Airlines

24 Sept

DTW17:32Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 23m

1 stop

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

7 Oct

SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 20m

1 stop

DTW16:40Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,239

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United Airlines

30 Sept

DTW11:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 00m

2 stops

SYD07:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

29 Dec

SYD12:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 05m

2 stops

DTW22:15Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,254

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DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/9

11:00-07:00

2 stops30h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/12

12:10-22:15

2 stops26h 05m

$1,254

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 27/10

17:42-06:55

1 stop22h 13m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/11

14:05-18:43

1 stop20h 38m

$1,272

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 27/9

18:05-06:55

2 stops46h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/10

11:20-16:40

1 stop20h 20m

$1,274

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 27/9

16:00-06:35

1 stop24h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/10

10:25-19:20

1 stop23h 55m

$1,295

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/11

16:09-09:00

2 stops25h 51m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/11

11:20-22:30

2 stops27h 10m

$1,322

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 20/10

15:57-08:05

2 stops25h 08m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/11

14:05-00:26

1 stop25h 21m

$1,323

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 26/1

12:04-07:25

2 stops27h 21m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/2

17:45-00:28

2 stops22h 43m

$1,325

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/3

08:32-08:30

1 stop31h 58m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

09:40-22:14

1 stop27h 34m

$1,341

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 17/10

20:35-08:20

2 stops44h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/11

11:20-17:35

2 stops46h 15m

$1,605

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 17/10

20:35-08:20

2 stops44h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/11

11:20-17:35

2 stops46h 15m

$1,609

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Sydney?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sydney?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sydney from Detroit, with most prices found around $1,370. If you aren’t able to travel to Sydney during the month of August, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,377.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Sydney?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Sydney. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,690. The most expensive day to fly to Sydney is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around $2,815.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Sydney?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Sydney is at midday. momondo users have found flights departing from Detroit to Sydney at midday for as low as $453. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $2,208 on average. Flights to Sydney from Detroit in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Sydney?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sydney from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sydney for around $1,503 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sydney from Detroit for as low as $1,413 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit to Sydney flights?

You could potentially save up to 43% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to Sydney flight.

When to book flights from Detroit to Sydney

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Detroit to Sydney according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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How far is Detroit to Sydney Kingsford Smith by plane?
The distance between Detroit and Sydney Kingsford Smith is about 15246.8 km. Typically, this will take 22h 13m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
Prices for flights from Detroit to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Detroit to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is 1 as of September 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Detroit to Sydney?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Detroit to Sydney is United Airlines, representing 54% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Qantas Airways at 28% and American Airlines at 19%.

Best airlines flying from Detroit to Sydney

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,400	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews		Search American Airlines flights

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Penrith

Katoomba

Lithgow

Leura

Manly

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Coogee

Randwick

Cronulla

Charlestown

Newport

Swansea

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