SYD - DTW

$964 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Detroit

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Cheapest return fare
$1,462
Typical prices: $2,332-$1,112
American Airlines
Thu 4/6Sun 21/6
SYD - DTW • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$951
Typical prices: $825-$965
American Airlines
Mon 27/4
SYD - DTW • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,462 (return)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Direct flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Sydney and Detroit. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,034 (return)
Shortest trip • 20h 43m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Detroit (SYD-DTW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Detroit 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Detroit

Thu, 4 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 20:26
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DTW
25h 16m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
17:29 - 07:05
DTW
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SYD
23h 36m
2 stops
$1,462American Airlines
Thu, 4 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
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12:00 - 22:39
SYD
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DTW
24h 39m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
16:17 - 07:05
DTW
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SYD
24h 48m
2 stops
$1,472American Airlines
Mon, 18 May - Tue, 30 Jun
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09:10 - 21:21
SYD
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DTW
26h 11m
2 stops
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13:43 - 07:05
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SYD
27h 22m
2 stops
$1,480American Airlines
Mon, 18 May - Tue, 30 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 21:21
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DTW
26h 11m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:10 - 07:05
DTW
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SYD
24h 55m
2 stops
$1,483American Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun
Delta Logo
09:15 - 19:16
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DTW
24h 01m
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12:20 - 06:50
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SYD
28h 30m
2 stops
$1,490Delta
Mon, 18 May - Tue, 30 Jun
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 18:26
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DTW
20h 26m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
13:02 - 07:05
DTW
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SYD
28h 03m
2 stops
$1,491American 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
13:02 - 07:05
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SYD
28h 03m
2 stops
$1,493American Airlines
Mon, 18 May - Tue, 30 Jun
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 22:59
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DTW
24h 59m
1 stop
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11:49 - 06:55
DTW
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SYD
29h 06m
1 stop
$1,497American Airlines
Thu, 4 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun
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12:00 - 18:30
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DTW
20h 30m
1 stop
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19:20 - 06:55
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SYD
21h 35m
1 stop
$1,521Qantas Airways
Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 18:30
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DTW
23h 20m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:17 - 07:05
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SYD
24h 48m
2 stops
$1,532American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Detroit flights

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

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is July, where tickets cost $1,131 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,970 and $1,730 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$951
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (19% more expensive on average)
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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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Sydney to Detroit flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $951 for a one-way ticket and $1,462 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Detroit?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Detroit, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Detroit, Delta or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Detroit are Delta and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,940 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,915 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 Sydney to Detroit.

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

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

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

    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 Detroit with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

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

    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 Detroit from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Sydney to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Detroit. 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 Sydney to Detroit? 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8431 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
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Didn't like sitting on the waiting pad for 30 minutes right after departing the gate. If you're going to do that, just don't board so people can still get up and walk around in the terminal. My luggage was damaged by the baggage handlers.

4.0 OkayJeffrey, Apr 2026
CMH - DTW
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Didn't like sitting on the waiting pad for 30 minutes right after departing the gate. If you're going to do that, just don't board so people can still get up and walk around in the terminal. My luggage was damaged by the baggage handlers.

The gentleman at the gate I think his name is RIE was exceptional

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Everything could have benn better. Short fly, no food, no entertainment and no wifi.

On the return flight, flight attendant Britt went out of her way to inform passengers that several of us had tight connections.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

Kayak botched up the booking, i had to call delta and fix. In the process Delta failed to honor my comfort plus seat assignment that i had previously.

First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

No pilots so we were two hours late taking off and then no gate agents when we arrived in Salt Lake.

Absolutely no communication on why there's a delay and multiple flight time reschedules. I would have canceled the flight and drove back home if I known it was going to be rescheduled 3 or 4 times.

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

On the Qantas flight, I could barely hear some of the announcements. It was better when I could read them on the screen.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

Our boarding and flight was very good. However when we landed and pulled in to the gate it took 55 minutes for the jet bridge to be positioned next to the aircraft. That caused us to miss our ground transportation and it caused us unnecessary last minute transit planning and expense. Our flight was AA1733 on March 17, 2026

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Flight arrived late with no one to help over 30 people rebook. I slept at the airport.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

It was terrible. sat on airplane 2 hours then flight was canceled. made to pick up bags and go through Panama immagration to rebook another flight. worst experice ever at a airport.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Really hard landing... as in slammed into the runway then hit the brakes really hard ...

Good but airlines getting smaller. I didn't like the meal but the service was fine. Flight was fine and luggage arrived. So good.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

The rear seat on the second leg should be illegal. There’s no way you should make somebody sit that close to the washroom. Very awkward.

Terrific in every way. On time, professional staff, multiple movie options to select, great food and drink.

My bags were misplaced!!! Im in a foreign country with no bags

My flight got delayed a total of five times. And the boarding gate changed four times. most of the time the platform was not up-to-date with the changes taking place. The most discouraging part of the entire trip by far.

Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Returned home with a blood clot from flight homes and the uncomfortable aircraft I was on.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

The crew was very kind, but no in-flight entertainment monitors and a 2 hour and 30 minute delay was extremely frustrating.

Everything was delayed and the staff sent me to the wrong gate, causing me to miss one of my flights. I arrived at my destination 6 hours later than I was supposed to.

Got home at 3am after deboarding the plane. No compensation offered by American

Delayed flight. Missed connection, AA put us on a later connecting flight. The connection flight was delayed 4 times and we had to deplane. Didnt get home until 3am, when I was supposed to be home at 8:30p. Zero compensation offered from American. I would not fly them again.

The seats need better cushioning for a nearly 5-hour flight, it was a bit uncomfortable. I'm glad American has free wi-fi but there were was a bout 30 minutes in the middle of the flight when there was no connection which was frustrating.

Flight itself was not bad at all. However: my checked bag (checked in Calgary) did not make it onto this flight as I found out after I landed at EWR. I still don't have it but it appears that it is on its way to me.

Flight and attendance were very good we had 2 hour delay that took the shine of it

After 3 hours of delays, they ended up cancelling my flight. And although I could purchase one-way tickets to get to my destination, they would not offer me these flights as compensation for the cancelled flight, and I didn't end up making it home until 13 hours after I was originally supposed to arrive. It made for an extremely strenuous end to an otherwise good trip.

Be careful about the bad policy and when purchasing seats

Very disappointed with premier lounge. Food selection very poor, both coffee machines out of order. For the price you charge for an upgrade, the seats don’t fully recline, movie selection is old. Not very good value. Asian airlines are light years ahead at a more affordable price.

The seat design in the premium economy section leaves virtually no room under the seat to store a bag or purse. Other than that, it was a great flight. Arrived early.

The flight was delayed, but not for weather. We landed over 3hrs later than planned.

The stag were helpful, kind and liked the passengers. The plane was pristinely clean! Great flight!

My flight was delayed more than once, but Air Canada updated us regularly. Friends on other airlines had much worse experiences.

My ticket did not exist when I got to the airport. I had to book another flight and was still charged by Kayak

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