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

Qantas Airways and United Airlines 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 November 2026.

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.

$1,020 Cheap Flights from Detroit to Sydney in 2026/27

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15:33 - 11:05DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 32m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

13:05 - 18:46SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

20h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,789Qantas Airways

Thu, 25 Feb - Fri, 26 Mar

15:33 - 11:05DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 32m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

13:05 - 23:59SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,789Multiple Airlines

Thu, 25 Feb - Fri, 26 Mar

15:33 - 06:55DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

07:20 - 14:38SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 18m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,878Qantas Airways

Thu, 11 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

11:40 - 06:55DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

06:05 - 14:38SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 33m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,878Multiple Airlines

Mon, 8 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

06:00 - 08:35DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 35m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

11:50 - 23:46SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 56m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,893Air New Zealand

Mon, 22 Feb - Tue, 2 Mar

08:35 - 12:50DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

36h 15m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

11:50 - 16:39SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

44h 49m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco

$1,912Air New Zealand

Mon, 1 Feb - Tue, 9 Feb

10:50 - 08:35DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 45m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

11:50 - 23:46SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 56m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,913Air New Zealand

Tue, 2 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb

08:35 - 12:50DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

36h 15m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

19:25 - 23:46SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

44h 21m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,915Air New Zealand

Tue, 2 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb

11:38 - 06:55DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

14:00 - 18:46SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

43h 46m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,916Qantas Airways

Thu, 25 Feb - Fri, 26 Mar

08:35 - 12:50DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

36h 15m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

19:25 - 23:46SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

44h 21m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,918Air New Zealand

Mon, 1 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

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18:20 - 08:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 10m1 stop Los Angeles

10:40 - 22:53SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 13m1 stop Los Angeles

$2,165Delta

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

14:09 - 07:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 51m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

09:15 - 16:04SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 49m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,165United Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

16:36 - 09:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 24m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles

14:05 - 18:26SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

20h 21m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,168American Airlines

Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

11:38 - 06:25DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 47m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles

11:10 - 21:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,168American Airlines

Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

11:38 - 06:25DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 47m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles

14:05 - 21:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,170American Airlines

Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

14:48 - 08:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 42m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

10:40 - 20:37SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 57m2 stops Los Angeles Minneapolis St Paul

$2,173Delta

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

16:45 - 07:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

11:50 - 16:03SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

20h 13m1 stop San Francisco

$2,311United Airlines

Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

16:45 - 07:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

11:50 - 16:03SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

20h 13m1 stop San Francisco

$2,312United Airlines

Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

16:36 - 06:55DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

06:55 - 13:57SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 02m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$12,689Qantas Airways

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

16:36 - 06:55DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

06:55 - 13:57SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 02m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$13,346Qantas Airways

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

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Air New Zealand flights from Detroit to Sydney

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Air New Zealand

22 Feb

DTW06:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 35m

2 stops

SYD08:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

2 Mar

SYD11:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 56m

2 stops

DTW23:46Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,893

Air New Zealand

1 Feb

DTW08:35Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

36h 15m

2 stops

SYD12:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

9 Feb

SYD11:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

44h 49m

2 stops

DTW16:39Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,912

Air New Zealand

2 Feb

DTW10:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 45m

2 stops

SYD08:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

16 Feb

SYD11:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 56m

2 stops

DTW23:46Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,913

American Airlines flights from Detroit to Sydney

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American Airlines

19 Jan

DTW14:03Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 57m

2 stops

SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

2 Feb

SYD14:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 50m

2 stops

DTW21:55Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,037

American Airlines

13 Nov

DTW11:38Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 47m

2 stops

SYD06:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

27 Nov

SYD11:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 05m

2 stops

DTW21:15Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,168

American Airlines

13 Nov

DTW11:38Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 47m

2 stops

SYD06:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

27 Nov

SYD14:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 10m

1 stop

DTW21:15Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,170

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 25/2

15:33-11:05

2 stops27h 32m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 26/3

13:05-18:46

1 stop20h 41m

$1,789

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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15:33-11:05

2 stops27h 32m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 26/3

13:05-23:59

1 stop25h 54m

$1,789

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/2

15:33-06:55

1 stop23h 22m

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Wed 3/3

07:20-14:38

2 stops23h 18m

$1,878

DetroitSydney

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/2

11:40-06:55

1 stop27h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/2

06:05-14:38

2 stops24h 33m

$1,878

DetroitSydney

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 22/2

06:00-08:35

2 stops34h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/3

11:50-23:46

2 stops27h 56m

$1,893

DetroitSydney

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/2

08:35-12:50

2 stops36h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/2

11:50-16:39

2 stops44h 49m

$1,912

DetroitSydney

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/2

10:50-08:35

2 stops29h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/2

11:50-23:46

2 stops27h 56m

$1,913

DetroitSydney

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/2

08:35-12:50

2 stops36h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/2

19:25-23:46

2 stops44h 21m

$1,915

DetroitSydney

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 25/2

11:38-06:55

1 stop27h 17m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 26/3

14:00-18:46

2 stops43h 46m

$1,916

DetroitSydney

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/2

08:35-12:50

2 stops36h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/2

19:25-23:46

2 stops44h 21m

$1,918

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Detroit to Sydney

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,786 to $2,514.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,789.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sydney?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sydney from Detroit, with most prices found around $1,623. If you aren’t able to travel to Sydney during the month of March, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,679.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit 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 $1,995 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 $1,553 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit to Sydney flights?

You could potentially save up to 19% 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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Best price found	$1,020
Fastest flight time	22h 18m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Sydney from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $1,020. The best return flight deal from Detroit to Sydney found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,789.

The fastest flight from Detroit to Sydney takes 22h 18m

There are no direct flights from Detroit to Sydney. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to Sydney.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to Sydney

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 18m 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 November 2026.
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.

Best airlines flying from Detroit to Sydney

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Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,624	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,125 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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