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Cheapest return flight
$1,395
Typical prices: $1,458-$1,904
Air Canada
Sun 14/10Thu 18/10
SYD - DTW • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$978
Typical prices: $828-$1,095
American Airlines
Fri 19/10
SYD - DTW • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Sydney and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. 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 37% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 28% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
San Francisco (SFO)
Cheapest • Avg $1,531 (return)
Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH)
Shortest trip • 22h 00m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Detroit (SYD-DTW)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Detroit

Wed, 14 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
Air Canada Logo
10:20 - 21:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
50h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Air Canada Logo
13:55 - 08:20DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
51h 25m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl
$1,395Air Canada
Wed, 14 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
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10:20 - 21:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
50h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Air Canada Logo
13:55 - 08:20DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
51h 25m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl
$1,401Air Canada
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:20 - 17:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
46h 20m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:24 - 09:35DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 11m2 stops Denver Intl Vancouver Intl
$1,403Multiple Airlines
Wed, 20 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 - 17:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
46h 20m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:39 - 09:35DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 56m2 stops Newark Vancouver Intl
$1,403Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
American Airlines Logo
11:10 - 09:27SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
38h 17m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
08:01 - 06:55DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,569American Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
American Airlines Logo
11:10 - 09:27SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
38h 17m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
16:36 - 06:55DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,569American Airlines
Wed, 20 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb
Delta Logo
10:40 - 20:42SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
26h 02m2 stops Los Angeles Minneapolis St Paul
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18:25 - 08:30DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 05m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,662Delta
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
Delta Logo
09:40 - 17:09SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 29m1 stop Los Angeles
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12:32 - 08:30DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 58m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles
$1,662Delta
Sun, 11 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
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13:00 - 18:24SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
20h 24m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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16:11 - 06:55DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,778Qantas Airways
Sat, 26 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct
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12:00 - 23:43SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
25h 43m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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20:54 - 08:05DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
44h 11m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
$2,818Qantas Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport with more confidence.

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

Return flights from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport start at $1,395. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from $1,458 to $1,904. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,395 on Air Canada.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and is 5% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 5% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at $1,166 return.
  • December ($2,249) and January ($1,912) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 92% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 37% 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$978
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flights 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 54% of one-stop connections
    • Los Angeles (LAX) – 22% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) – 17% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 7% of one-stop connections

    Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 9%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $1,552 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,705 – a $153 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How expensive are last-minute Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of $1,624. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    A direct flight from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 24,505 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 $1,395 to $5,200. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,044, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 22h 00m, compared to 22h 06m via San Francisco (SFO) and 22h 09m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between Sydney and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 14 hours behind Sydney (Eastern Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • 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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight?

    Return flights from Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $1,458 to $1,904, with an average of $1,624 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,458 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 instead of Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $1,552 – about $153 less than Friday (9% 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 37% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sydney to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip for October. Fares historically average $1,166 return in that month – typically $1,084 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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