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$492+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Sydney (SYD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SYD
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in February or March, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Sydney (SYD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,103
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$492
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$938
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/14:21 pmDTW - SYD
1 stop24h 34mQantas Airways
Mon 9/1512:10 pmSYD - DTW
1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,103
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/122:29 pmDTW - SYD
2 stops41h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/261:45 pmSYD - DTW
2 stops33h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,129
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/66:07 pmDTW - SYD
1 stop21h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/211:10 pmSYD - DTW
1 stop19h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,142
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/64:00 pmDTW - SYD
2 stops25h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/2211:20 amSYD - DTW
2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,145
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/65:50 pmDTW - SYD
1 stop22h 45mDelta
Wed 10/2210:25 amSYD - DTW
1 stop21h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/26$1,185
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/49:00 pmDTW - SYD
2 stops32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 8/88:55 pmSYD - DTW
2 stops36h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,439
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/95:13 pmDTW - SYD
2 stops36h 32mAlaska Airlines
Fri 5/169:40 pmSYD - DTW
2 stops32h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,517
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/65:13 pmDTW - SYD
2 stops36h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/139:40 pmSYD - DTW
2 stops32h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,543
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/259:30 amDTW - SYD
2 stops31h 50mAir Canada
Sun 9/79:20 amSYD - DTW
3 stops48h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$1,547
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/246:00 amDTW - SYD
2 stops38h 35mAir New Zealand
Thu 7/1010:20 amSYD - DTW
1 stop22h 26mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/27$1,608

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Sydney 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Sydney

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/1

4:21 pm-6:55 am

1 stop24h 34m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/15

12:10 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$1,103

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/12

2:29 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops41h 41m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 4/26

1:45 pm-9:08 am

2 stops33h 23m

$1,129

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/1

4:13 pm-6:55 am

2 stops24h 42m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/15

12:10 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop24h 04m

$1,147

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/30

7:43 pm-6:55 am

1 stop21h 12m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/4

10:20 am-6:46 pm

1 stop22h 26m

$1,278

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/24

6:25 pm-6:35 am

1 stop22h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/13

9:25 am-5:10 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,343

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/4

9:00 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops32h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/8

8:55 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops36h 10m

$1,439

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/6

7:23 am-10:35 am

2 stops37h 12m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/15

10:20 am-6:26 am

1 stop34h 06m

$1,495

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/9

5:13 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops36h 32m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/16

9:40 pm-3:53 pm

2 stops32h 13m

$1,517

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/6

5:13 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops36h 32m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/13

9:40 pm-4:17 pm

2 stops32h 37m

$1,543

DetroitSydney

DTW - SYD

DTWSYD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/25

9:30 am-7:20 am

2 stops31h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/7

9:20 am-8:19 pm

3 stops48h 59m

$1,547

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Sydney in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Sydney flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Sydney flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Sydney flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Sydney flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Sydney flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Sydney

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Sydney. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney (average of $1,044). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Sydney. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 2.0 - 5.1 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sydney. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from Detroit to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,336 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney round-trip?

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $1,103. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,147 and $1,278, respectively. Qantas Airways is 7% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $798. Users have also found prices from $816 and $942 on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Sydney?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Sydney.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Sydney?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Sydney by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney (average of $1,044). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Detroit to Sydney

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Sydney. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$152Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$802Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$834Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$840Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$864Average$1,647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
DeltaCheapest$971Average$1,609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$1,222Average$1,531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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