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Cheapest return flight
$1,144
Typical prices: $1,548-$1,959
American Airlines
Thu 1/2Wed 14/2
SYD - DTW • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$734
Typical prices: $923-$1,150
Multiple Airlines
Mon 26/11
SYD - DTW • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Sydney and Detroit. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
14 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 14 weeks in advance save around 39% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 11% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
San Francisco (SFO)
Cheapest • Avg $1,772 (return)
Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH)
Shortest trip • 21h 28m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Detroit (SYD-DTT)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Detroit

Mon, 1 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb
American Airlines Logo
11:20 - 22:51SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 31m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
11:36 - 06:55DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,144American Airlines
Mon, 1 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb
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11:20 - 20:03SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
24h 43m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
10:18 - 06:25DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
$1,144American Airlines
Mon, 1 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
14:05 - 23:38SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
25h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
Qantas Airways Logo
11:38 - 06:55DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,205Qantas Airways
Tue, 2 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb
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14:05 - 19:48SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21h 43m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
Qantas Airways Logo
15:33 - 06:55DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,205Qantas Airways
Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
United Airlines Logo
09:10 - 13:53SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
20h 43m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
10:59 - 07:00DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 01m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$1,646United Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
United Airlines Logo
09:10 - 13:53SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
20h 43m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
15:24 - 09:05DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 41m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
$1,646United Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
Delta Logo
10:40 - 17:09SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 29m1 stop Los Angeles
Delta Logo
16:59 - 08:30DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 31m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,646Delta
Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
Delta Logo
10:40 - 17:17SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 37m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
16:25 - 08:30DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
24h 05m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles
$1,646Delta
Thu, 5 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:40 - 16:47SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
35h 07m2 stops Honolulu Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:49 - 19:45DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
56h 56m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Honolulu
$1,715Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:40 - 16:47SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
35h 07m2 stops Honolulu Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:01 - 19:45DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
44h 44m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Honolulu
$1,732Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Sydney to Detroit flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Detroit?

Return flights from Sydney to Detroit typically range from $1,548 to $1,959. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,144 on American Airlines.

What is the cheapest Sydney to Detroit flight route?

There's little price difference between Sydney to Detroit routes. They average around $1,696 return, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Detroit?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Detroit. It's 6% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.

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

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Detroit at $1,511 return.
•December ($2,310) and January ($1,948) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 52% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Sydney to Detroit the cheapest?

Flights from Sydney to Detroit are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 39% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Sydney to Detroit flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$734
Beat the crowds with an average 67% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 89% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

When to book flights from Sydney to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Sydney to Detroit flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Detroit?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Detroit:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class

  • How long is a flight from Sydney to Detroit?

    A direct flight from Sydney to Detroit takes 00m, covering 24,547 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Detroit?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Detroit flight?

    Return flights from Sydney to Detroit range from $1,548 to $1,959, with an average of $1,696 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,548 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Sydney to Detroit flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $1,696 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Sydney to Detroit changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,144 to $10,197. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Sydney to Detroit looking right now?

    One-way fares from Sydney to Detroit are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $995.

  • Which car hire options are available at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $43 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Thrifty
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Detroit?

    Flights from Sydney to Detroit usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Sydney to Detroit pass through?

    One-stop flights from Sydney to Detroit most commonly connect through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 57% of one-stop connections
    • Los Angeles (LAX) – 22% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) – 15% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 6% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Detroit?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Sydney to Detroit. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $1,598 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,801, a difference of $203.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Sydney to Detroit?

    Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 21h 28m, compared to 22h 01m via San Francisco (SFO) and 22h 10m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between Sydney and Detroit?

    Detroit is 15 hours behind Sydney (Eastern Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Sydney to Detroit flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $1,598, about $203 less than Thursday fares (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 14 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 39% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sydney to Detroit trip for August. Fares historically average $1,511 return in that month – typically $798 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

    • The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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