Cheap flights from Sydney to Detroit from $1,306

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Qantas Airways Logo
07:20 - 20:44SYD-DTW
29h 24m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
17:35 - 12:15DTW-SYD
26h 40m2 stops
$1,602Qantas Airways
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Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 15:30SYD-DTW
44h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
16:15 - 07:00DTW-SYD
24h 45m2 stops
$1,732United Airlines
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Thu, 2 Apr - Fri, 1 May
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 20:21SYD-DTW
24h 51m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 06:55DTW-SYD
33h 55m1 stop
$2,091United Airlines
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Thu, 2 Apr - Fri, 1 May
Qantas Airways Logo
14:05 - 20:44SYD-DTW
22h 39m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:35 - 13:55DTW-SYD
28h 20m2 stops
$2,484Qantas Airways
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Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:30 - 21:19SYD-DTW
29h 49m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:08 - 09:20DTW-SYD
27h 12m2 stops
$3,009Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 2 Apr - Fri, 1 May
Delta Logo
10:40 - 15:25SYD-DTW
20h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
18:38 - 08:30DTW-SYD
21h 52m1 stop
$3,120Delta
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Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
13:00 - 18:41SYD-DTW
20h 41m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
19:48 - 06:55DTW-SYD
21h 07m1 stop
$3,379Qantas Airways
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Thu, 2 Apr - Fri, 1 May
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11:45 - 23:43SYD-DTW
27h 58m2 stops
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06:00 - 08:45DTW-SYD
34h 45m2 stops
$3,439Air New Zealand
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Sun, 21 Dec - Sun, 4 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
21:40 - 05:20SYD-DTW
23h 40m2 stops
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06:40 - 19:45DTW-SYD
45h 05m2 stops
$3,523Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 21 Dec - Thu, 1 Jan
American Airlines Logo
11:20 - 18:35SYD-DTW
23h 15m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:35 - 06:55DTW-SYD
23h 20m1 stop
$3,769American Airlines
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American Airlines flights from Sydney to Detroit

Our best American Airlines deals on Sydney to Detroit flight tickets
American Airlines
5 Feb
SYD14:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
24h 30m
1 stop
DTW22:35Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9 Feb
DTW11:20Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 35m
1 stop
SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith
American Airlines
21 Dec
SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 15m
2 stops
DTW18:35Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1 Jan
DTW15:35Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 20m
1 stop
SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

United Airlines flights from Sydney to Detroit

Our best United Airlines deals on Sydney to Detroit flight tickets
United Airlines
2 Apr
SYD10:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
44h 00m
2 stops
DTW15:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1 May
DTW16:15Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
24h 45m
2 stops
SYD07:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
United Airlines
2 Apr
SYD10:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
24h 51m
2 stops
DTW20:21Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1 May
DTW07:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
33h 55m
1 stop
SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith
United Airlines
21 Dec
SYD11:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
19h 59m
1 stop
DTW15:49Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4 Jan
DTW06:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
33h 00m
1 stop
SYD07:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Detroit 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, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 26 November 2025.
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SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

07:20-20:44

2 stops29h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/2

17:35-12:15

2 stops26h 40m

$1,602

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/4

10:30-15:30

2 stops44h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/5

16:15-07:00

2 stops24h 45m

$1,732

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/4

10:30-20:21

2 stops24h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/5

07:00-06:55

1 stop33h 55m

$2,091

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

14:05-20:44

1 stop22h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/2

17:35-13:55

2 stops28h 20m

$2,484

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/4

06:30-21:19

3 stops29h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/5

16:08-09:20

2 stops27h 12m

$3,009

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

10:40-15:25

1 stop20h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/2

18:38-08:30

1 stop21h 52m

$3,120

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/4

13:00-18:41

1 stop20h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/5

19:48-06:55

1 stop21h 07m

$3,379

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 21/12

11:45-23:43

2 stops27h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/1

06:00-08:45

2 stops34h 45m

$3,439

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 21/12

21:40-05:20

2 stops23h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/1

06:40-19:45

2 stops45h 05m

$3,523

SydneyDetroit

SYD - DTW

SYDDTW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 21/12

11:20-18:35

2 stops23h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/1

15:35-06:55

1 stop23h 20m

$3,769

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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 $1,291. The month of August is another great option to travel to Detroit, with average flight prices from Sydney averaging around $1,322.

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

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Detroit from Sydney. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $1,929. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $2,784. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Detroit.

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

Flying to Detroit from Sydney in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $2,192 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Detroit is at midday when prices are around $3,221.

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 $1,539 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 $1,221 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Sydney to Detroit flights?

You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a Sydney to Detroit flight.

How have Sydney to Detroit flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Sydney to Detroit flights are approximately 50% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Sydney to Detroit

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

25h 12m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Sydney to Detroit takes 25h 12m
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 19h 59m 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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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,021Free cancellationRating
7.2
11,038 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,065Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,046 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,133Free cancellationRating
7.1
10,478 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,252Free cancellationRating
7.9
7,998 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,399Free cancellationRating
7.5
944 reviews
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