Cheap flights from Sydney to Detroit from $788

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Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 - 21:43
SYD
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DTW
23h 43m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
16:10 - 06:55
DTW
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SYD
24h 45m
1 stop
$1,260Qantas Airways
Mon, 18 May - Tue, 30 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
09:10 - 19:15
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DTW
24h 05m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:17 - 07:05
DTW
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SYD
24h 48m
2 stops
$1,312Qantas Airways
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 27 May
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 23:06
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DTW
27h 56m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
17:53 - 07:05
DTW
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SYD
23h 12m
2 stops
$1,314American Airlines
Mon, 18 May - Tue, 30 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 21:43
SYD
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DTW
26h 33m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
13:03 - 07:05
DTW
-
SYD
28h 02m
2 stops
$1,318American Airlines
Mon, 18 May - Tue, 30 Jun
Delta Logo
09:15 - 23:59
SYD
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DTW
28h 44m
2 stops
Delta Logo
14:30 - 06:50
DTW
-
SYD
26h 20m
1 stop
$1,319Delta
Mon, 18 May - Tue, 30 Jun
Delta Logo
09:15 - 22:44
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DTW
27h 29m
2 stops
Delta Logo
18:25 - 06:50
DTW
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SYD
22h 25m
1 stop
$1,321Delta
Mon, 18 May - Tue, 30 Jun
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 22:59
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DTW
24h 59m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
13:41 - 07:05
DTW
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SYD
27h 24m
2 stops
$1,322American Airlines
Mon, 18 May - Tue, 30 Jun
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 22:59
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DTW
24h 59m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
17:53 - 07:05
DTW
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SYD
23h 12m
2 stops
$1,323American Airlines
Tue, 19 May - Wed, 1 Jul
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 - 21:43
SYD
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DTW
23h 43m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
16:10 - 06:55
DTW
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SYD
24h 45m
1 stop
$1,325Qantas Airways
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 27 May
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 18:26
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DTW
20h 26m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
13:03 - 07:05
DTW
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SYD
28h 02m
2 stops
$1,328American Airlines
Tue, 19 May - Wed, 1 Jul

Qantas Airways flights from Sydney to Detroit

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Sydney to Detroit flight tickets
Qantas Airways
1 Mar
SYD14:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
20h 36m
1 stop
DTW18:41Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15 Mar
DTW11:33Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
28h 22m
1 stop
SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,254
Qantas Airways
18 May
SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 43m
1 stop
DTW21:43Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
30 June
DTW16:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
24h 45m
1 stop
SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,260
Qantas Airways
20 May
SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
24h 05m
2 stops
DTW19:15Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27 May
DTW16:17Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
24h 48m
2 stops
SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,312

American Airlines flights from Sydney to Detroit

Our best American Airlines deals on Sydney to Detroit flight tickets
American Airlines
1 Mar
SYD21:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 31m
2 stops
DTW09:56Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15 Mar
DTW10:03Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
31h 57m
2 stops
SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,312
American Airlines
18 May
SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 56m
2 stops
DTW23:06Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
30 June
DTW17:53Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 12m
2 stops
SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,314
American Airlines
18 May
SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 33m
2 stops
DTW21:43Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
30 June
DTW13:03Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
28h 02m
2 stops
SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,318

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SYD - DTW

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

12:00-21:43

1 stop23h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/6

16:10-06:55

1 stop24h 45m

$1,260

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/5

09:10-19:15

2 stops24h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 27/5

16:17-07:05

2 stops24h 48m

$1,312

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

09:10-23:06

2 stops27h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/6

17:53-07:05

2 stops23h 12m

$1,314

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

09:10-21:43

2 stops26h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/6

13:03-07:05

2 stops28h 02m

$1,318

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

09:15-23:59

2 stops28h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/6

14:30-06:50

1 stop26h 20m

$1,319

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

09:15-22:44

2 stops27h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/6

18:25-06:50

1 stop22h 25m

$1,321

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

12:00-22:59

1 stop24h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/6

13:41-07:05

2 stops27h 24m

$1,322

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/5

12:00-22:59

1 stop24h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/7

17:53-07:05

2 stops23h 12m

$1,323

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/5

12:00-21:43

1 stop23h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 27/5

16:10-06:55

1 stop24h 45m

$1,325

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/5

12:00-18:26

1 stop20h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/7

13:03-07:05

2 stops28h 02m

$1,328

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Detroit. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,173. The month of August is another great option to travel to Detroit, with average flight prices from Sydney averaging around $1,201.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Detroit from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Detroit for around $1,419 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Detroit from Sydney for as low as $1,094 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 18% on your flight if you consider stops on a Sydney to Detroit flight.

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Fastest flight time

23h 43m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Sydney to Detroit takes 23h 43m
There are no direct flights from Sydney to Detroit. There are no popular flight routes from Sydney to Detroit.
  • How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Detroit by plane?

    The distance between Sydney Kingsford Smith and Detroit is about 15246.8 km. Typically, this will take 23h 43m by plane in normal conditions.

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

    Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Detroit are updated daily.

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

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Detroit.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?

    The required travel and health documents for your Detroit 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 Detroit. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Sydney to Detroit?

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $845Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,347 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $876Free cancellationRating
7.5
998 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $964Free cancellationRating
7.2
11,352 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $999Free cancellationRating
7.1
10,747 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,139Free cancellationRating
7.9
8,237 reviews
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