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Cheapest return fare
$1,750
Typical prices: $1,284-$1,744
Qantas Airways
Sun 1/11Sun 15/11
DTW - SYD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$973
Typical prices: $663-$1,289
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/10
DTW - SYD • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,750 (return)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Detroit and Sydney. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,183 (return)
Shortest trip • 22h 05m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Sydney (DTT-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Detroit to Sydney that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Detroit to Sydney

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
14:49 - 06:55
DTW
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SYD
24h 06m
1 stop
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06:05 - 15:43
SYD
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DTW
25h 38m
2 stops
$1,750Qantas Airways
Tue, 26 Jan - Tue, 16 Feb
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17:35 - 13:15
DTW
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SYD
27h 40m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
14:05 - 17:45
SYD
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DTW
19h 40m
1 stop
$1,761Qantas Airways
Mon, 2 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
16:36 - 21:45
DTW
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SYD
37h 09m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
14:05 - 23:52
SYD
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DTW
25h 47m
1 stop
$1,810Qantas Airways
Mon, 2 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
16:36 - 21:45
DTW
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SYD
37h 09m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
14:05 - 23:52
SYD
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DTW
25h 47m
1 stop
$1,830Qantas Airways
Fri, 1 Jan - Fri, 15 Jan
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15:32 - 10:55
DTW
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SYD
27h 23m
2 stops
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14:05 - 21:01
SYD
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DTW
22h 56m
1 stop
$1,855Multiple Airlines
Fri, 25 Dec - Sun, 17 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
15:32 - 10:55
DTW
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SYD
27h 23m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
14:05 - 17:45
SYD
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DTW
19h 40m
1 stop
$1,879Qantas Airways
Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
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17:00 - 07:05
DTW
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SYD
24h 05m
2 stops
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12:00 - 22:58
SYD
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DTW
24h 58m
1 stop
$1,897American Airlines
Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
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17:00 - 07:05
DTW
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SYD
24h 05m
2 stops
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09:10 - 18:47
SYD
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DTW
23h 37m
2 stops
$1,898American Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Mon, 19 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
17:10 - 06:55
DTW
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SYD
23h 45m
1 stop
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13:00 - 21:27
SYD
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DTW
23h 27m
1 stop
$1,898Qantas Airways
Wed, 13 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb
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17:35 - 22:25
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SYD
36h 50m
2 stops
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14:05 - 17:45
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DTW
19h 40m
1 stop
$1,904Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Sydney flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Detroit to Sydney?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit to Sydney departing in November.

Flight prices are above average for this route right now.

Flights to Sydney from Detroit usually cost between $1,272 and $1,684 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,750 on Qantas Airways (1 Nov–15 Nov).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit to Sydney is March, where tickets cost $1,420 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,909 and $1,909 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit to Sydney, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$973
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Detroit to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Detroit to Sydney

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit to Sydney?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit to Sydney was $973 for a one-way ticket and $1,750 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Sydney?

    When flying out of Detroit you will be using Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. You will be landing at Sydney, also known as Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Sydney?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Sydney?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and Sydney.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Sydney, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Sydney are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,271 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,272 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Detroit to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Sydney? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10046 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
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The seats were very uncomfortable. I paid for the front economy. i swear they added a row of seats in there. It was so tight, that I could measure the distance between my seat and the one in front from my elbow to the tips of my fingers plus six inches. The seat cushion was completely worn out. The dinner was very good. Thank you for having a vegetarian option as a standard. But breakfast was nothing but sugar. that's not food. The crew was crabby and rude, especially in regards to coming to the back gallery. And the entertainment choice: why would you put violent movies on the choice? the Godfather? Some movies with black women being beaten over the head with clubs? What the heck? You know that when there is a movie on a plane, everyone gets to watch it. Why choose the most violent titles possible? The total number of movies were very limited, and the television, even more so. No games were available on the set. The wellness section was nice, thank you. I appreciated a galley in the middle where I could stand. The seats were unbearable.

4.0 OkayKirstin, July 2026
LAX - SYD
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The seats were very uncomfortable. I paid for the front economy. i swear they added a row of seats in there. It was so tight, that I could measure the distance between my seat and the one in front from my elbow to the tips of my fingers plus six inches. The seat cushion was completely worn out. The dinner was very good. Thank you for having a vegetarian option as a standard. But breakfast was nothing but sugar. that's not food. The crew was crabby and rude, especially in regards to coming to the back gallery. And the entertainment choice: why would you put violent movies on the choice? the Godfather? Some movies with black women being beaten over the head with clubs? What the heck? You know that when there is a movie on a plane, everyone gets to watch it. Why choose the most violent titles possible? The total number of movies were very limited, and the television, even more so. No games were available on the set. The wellness section was nice, thank you. I appreciated a galley in the middle where I could stand. The seats were unbearable.

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

Terrible. Our first time back on United for 10 years, the seats in Polaris class are small and uncomfortable. They have squished too many people in to get more $$$. The staff are not friendly and not wanting to accommodate. I asked for two salads rather than a main meal and was advised no we wont do that. Then asked what I would like for breakfast and given something else anyway. I will not be flying United International anytime soon.

Food should be changed in menu Many muslims travels in this airlime they need to add one Halal meal

Smooth flight. As always dinner could have been more generous. Breakfast was great.

Moody attendants that can barely look up at the passengers. I’m all for people having an off day, but you can tell some Untied Airlines Employees have lost their zeal for their jobs

Great checkin experience and flight crew were very friendly and helpful

Staff did not care, and very clearly did not want to be serving passengers. Requests were ignored repeatedly. Toilets filthy. Bins were just trash bags hung around the place that were never emptied. It was a challenge to even get a glass of water on a 14 hour flight.

Got automatically assigned a middle seat, unless I fork out extra money for seat assigment.

I was traveling alone abroad for the first time and the staff was not helpful and rude at times.

The passenger in front of of me reclined their seat back all the way the entire flight. Their headrest was in my face the entire flight! I barely had room for the little plastic cup of water to fit on my tray table; can you make the seats and space between the rows any smaller??? You can’t even get up to use the restroom! Worst flight I’ve had in a very long time!

I was on a small regional flight from Detroit to Philadelphia. When we landed the outside cruise needed to turn something off with the engine, which took quite a long time. Then, when they allowed us to get off the plane it was outside. They took their time, unloading all the luggage and waited till they unloaded all the luggage before they brought it over to us. It was 9 o’clock at night freezing cold out, and there was no proactive hustle to try to get people their luggage. It was really one of the worst experiences I think I’ve ever had with American until a manager came over. I don’t think they were going to even consider pulling the luggage over to the people that had been waiting outside for at least 10 minutes in the freezing cold.

Baggage allowances are terrible and the experience of only being allowed one bag and paying so much to take sporting equipment to a known ski area should be addressed.

It was a good trip. Flight Attendants were friendly and responsive.

Bad food, small seats that didn’t recline. I thought I was buying a quantas ticket so I feel like I got scammed

Worst seats I’ve ever had !!! The seats were very narrow and uncomfortable and misaligned with the seats in front of mine leading to bottom of the seat in front of mine pressing on my legs for 15.5 hours !

Crazy seating issues. We got seated far apart. Offered middle seats at a premium rate. Why is a middle seat now the expensive seat? Baffling.

The food at Admirals Club was really great Pijamas were a nice feature The flight attendant was very nice and great attitude The aa.com does not work well specially internet service Overall a very good flight .

Flight a little late. Entertainment system didn’t work for first hour. Toilets dirty after 2 hours. Is there no one assigned to clean them?

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