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$1,136 Find cheap flights from Detroit to Sydney

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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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3:38 pm - 7:05 amDTW-SYD
25h 27m2 stops
11:15 am - 10:06 pmSYD-DTW
26h 51m2 stops
$1,136American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 2 - Tue, Dec 3
8:15 am - 7:05 amDTW-SYD
32h 50m2 stops
9:10 am - 11:02 amSYD-DTW
39h 52m2 stops
$1,146American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 16
4:05 pm - 8:20 amDTW-SYD
49h 15m2 stops
11:20 am - 3:06 pmSYD-DTW
43h 46m3 stops
$1,299Air Canada
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Sat, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 17
10:00 am - 7:20 amDTW-SYD
31h 20m2 stops
9:20 am - 3:16 pmSYD-DTW
43h 56m2 stops
$1,335Air Canada
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Sun, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 8
7:35 pm - 6:15 amDTW-SYD
20h 40m1 stop
3:50 pm - 12:27 amSYD-DTW
22h 37m1 stop
$2,000Qantas Airways
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Sun, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 22
7:17 am - 6:20 amDTW-SYD
32h 03m1 stop
11:50 am - 9:59 pmSYD-DTW
26h 09m1 stop
$2,017United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 1 - Thu, Dec 5
7:30 am - 6:20 amDTW-SYD
31h 50m1 stop
11:50 am - 11:58 pmSYD-DTW
28h 08m1 stop
$2,018United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 17
3:01 pm - 6:15 amDTW-SYD
25h 14m1 stop
11:50 am - 5:59 pmSYD-DTW
22h 09m1 stop
$2,099Qantas Airways
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Thu, Sep 5 - Fri, Nov 29
4:34 pm - 6:35 amDTW-SYD
24h 01m1 stop
9:25 am - 7:01 pmSYD-DTW
23h 36m1 stop
$2,142Delta
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Sat, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 21
6:20 pm - 6:35 amDTW-SYD
22h 15m1 stop
9:25 am - 10:06 pmSYD-DTW
26h 41m1 stop
$2,147Delta
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Sat, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 20

Flights from Detroit to Sydney - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Detroit to Sydney, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Detroit, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney is November, where tickets cost $1,460 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $2,295 and $1,758 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 43 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to Sydney?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Sydney from Detroit were found on Air New Zealand ($1,252) and Qantas Airways ($1,736), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on American Airlines ($1,136) and Air Canada ($1,299).

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October

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March

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$1,136
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
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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 Detroit to Sydney flights

  • Which family-friendly airline should I consider for my flight from Detroit to Sydney with my kids?

    United Airlines is one of the excellent family-friendly choices for your flight from Detroit to Sydney. The airline offers various amenities to ensure a smooth journey with kids, including pre-boarding, complimentary kid-friendly meals, in-flight entertainment with a wide selection of children's shows and movies, and a helpful and attentive cabin crew to assist families.

  • Can I rent a car after deplaning from my Detroit to Sydney flight at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)?

    Yes, renting a car after landing at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) airport is a great option for movement flexibility and convenience. Car rentals are easily accessible in Terminal 2 (T2) and Terminal 3 (T3) on the arrivals level. Some of the onsite car rental agencies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, and Thrifty.

  • Which cities can I visit after deplaning from my Detroit to Sydney flight at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)?

    Besides serving as the major gateway to Sydney, SYD's strategic location and excellent transportation links make it a destination airport for nearby cities, such as Newcastle and Wollongong. For a convenient connection to these cities, you can consider taking a taxi, a ride-share service or a car rental.

  • Which eco-friendly airline can I consider for my Detroit to Sydney flight?

    Delta Air Lines is among the eco-friendly airlines you should consider for your Detroit to Sydney flight. The airline has implemented various sustainability initiatives, including investing in fuel-efficient aircraft, carbon offset programs, and sustainable aviation fuel usage. Its commitment to reducing emissions and environmental impact makes them a responsible option for eco-conscious travelers.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney was $1,252 for a one-way ticket and $1,136 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Sydney?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Detroit and on arrival in Sydney.

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

    Detroit airport is called Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and the only airport in Sydney is 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?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Sydney, Air New Zealand or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Sydney are Air New Zealand and Delta. With an average price for the route of $1,751 and an overall rating of 8.1, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,572 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and SYD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sydney

  • Since most airlines operating from Detroit to Sydney via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) have flights with at least a single layover, you may have to incorporate your layovers into your travel schedule. Some of the common layovers to expect on this route include Houston George Bush Intl (IAH) and Auckland Intl (AKL).
  • One of the benefits of flying from Detroit to Sydney with Air Canada is its ticket upgrading services. During your first layover, the airline will likely email you requesting to top up your ticket to access first-class services at a discounted price.
  • To connect from the city center to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) for your flight to Sydney, you may board a taxi, ride-share services including Uber and Lyft or public means of transport such as buses and trains. SMART Buses – Route 261 FAST Michigan Avenue, Routes 125 (Fort Street) and Route 280 (Middlebelt South) – are the dominant and arguably the most cost-effective transport option from the city center to DTW.
  • Although most airlines connecting from Detroit to Sydney highly consider Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRMs), United and Air New Zealand are ranked among PRMs-friendly airlines for this route. Among their PRM-friendly amenities include priority boarding for PRMs, free access to wheelchair services and the availability of well-trained staff who offer personalized services to PRMs.
  • If you're traveling from Detroit to Sydney with your furry friend, you'll prioritize reserving your flight ticket with Delta or Air Canada. These two airlines' pet-friendly policies allow you to travel with your smaller caged pet under your seat, while larger pets travel as cargo in a pressure and temperature-controlled cargo hold.
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Top 5 airlines serving 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10457 reviews
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
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Boarding was chaotic. I didn’t finish dinner because I went to bed early. Breakfast omelet was overcooked and tasteless but croissant was better than usual. Plane was dirty—crumbs in every seam and lavatory was poorly maintained (paint peeling, etc.) and toilet paper had not been refreshed before takeoff. No cubby for storage in first and seat was narrow.

4.0 OkayPatricia, May 2024DTW - CDG
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Boarding was chaotic. I didn’t finish dinner because I went to bed early. Breakfast omelet was overcooked and tasteless but croissant was better than usual. Plane was dirty—crumbs in every seam and lavatory was poorly maintained (paint peeling, etc.) and toilet paper had not been refreshed before takeoff. No cubby for storage in first and seat was narrow.

Wifi wasn’t working well so we couldn't view any media.

Food service was bare-bone. Better bot to have any at all rather than hand out premade coffees and cookies to random few passengers.

Crew was great. Friendly, calm, interesting, happy to be there. That makes a huge difference. Plane was very quiet. Also quite empty so I had three seats to sleep across

Had assistance at airport getting from arrivals gate to departure gate; I couldn't have managed without that extra help. Thank you Delta.

They charge me for the luggage which is was included on the ticket

More space in the cabin. The guy in front of me leaned his seat back and I felt he was sitting in my lap.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

Late flight, always blaming the flight crew, stale almonds, pushy people. Why don’t they have the people sitting in the back board first? So much easier getting through an empty plane! Duh!!

As we lined up to board they gave our plane to a flight going to Newark. So then we got delayed until they could find another plane. Flight crew was ok. I’m assuming since it’s a shorter flight they only offered water and coffee.

The international flight from Sydney to Dallas had great food. I have travelled a lot over the years and this has been the most memorable in my experience so far.

flight delayed, wait in crowded gate. staff inattentive. had to remind them to get my coat from their closet. not many new movies, media choices were limited (nothing compared to Emirates.) Lounge was crowded

flight delayed, wait in crowded gate. staff inattentive. had to remind them to get my coat from their closet. not many new movies, media choices were limited (nothing compared to Emirates.)

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

Boarding was terrible - the ground staff member Fredeya at lax was more military than customer service, have never encountered a customer service representative as rude as her. Apart from that all other staff were wonderful and the flight was good.

The flight and boarding were easy peasy. I was traveling with my 4-year-old, so a smooth boarding experience was especially appreciated. My only piece of feedback is really about where our gate was in O'Hare. They've shoved four gates into a tiny corner of the B terminal and there isn't early enough room or seating for everyone. Not United's problem, but did dent the overall experience.

We liked the fully reclinable seats. Had center seats, so it was difficult to talk to spouse. Crew was great

Aisle chair was good and liked the foot bar preventing you from putting your foot in the isle, The breakfast on this international flight to Zurich was horrible (Europeans, specially, used to good food) may make this a dealbreaker for booking with United Airlines again. I agreed with my Spanish fellow passenger.

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

The Wi-Fi was unavailable on this flight for some reason.

The flight was delayed almost 2 hours. Bad customer service etc. I will never fly Luthansa. Ever!!!

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Fine. Though no food or entertainment so the survey needs to be updated with those options.

Backpack should NOT allowed put in the flight bin , only put it under the seat. I can't find space put my carry on luggage!!! and I pay for it ! that was very bad experience

The boarding process and flight were great. However, I waited about 40 minutes for my luggage. It did not come up on the designated belt. Instead, everyone’s bags were on a cart. Not sure what the issue was, but we were not informed until another passenger went looking for her bags and found them.

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

AA1537 the AC was not working properly. It was very hot and uncomfortable.

So uncomfortable to sit in the tiny space on a long, international. Food was rough. Please, less white flour and processed food.

Worst experience flying American Airlines. I fly with them often, so I was super disappointed in the service I received at gate 30 in LGA on May 24, mid-day. The flight was delayed twice. I was patiently waiting in the American Airlines lounge when I received the notice on my app that the plane was boarding 45 minutes before its newly re-scheduled take off of 4 pm (from the orginal 1:45 pm then 3:00 pm). It took me 5 min to travel from the lounge to the gate and when I arrived there at 3:20 flight gate attendant told me the flight had closed and that they announced for passengers multiple times. I showed them the notification on my app and they were really rude and unempathetic. The person who rescheduled my flight at customer service wasn't any happier but was at least helpful in getting me on the next flight.

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Our flight was delayed 2.5 hrs due to plane being too hot! After 1.5 hrs, airline decided to use another plane but had to wait for gate, baggage transfer & beverage transfer. Anyone could tell after first half hour that another plane was required and although did not affect us many would miss connecting flights at Heathrow. I have found the stewards are not the friendliest in the industry and the food is questionable, even as I like airplane food normally, the best of the 2 flights was the yogurt & granola for breakfast.

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Was lucky to have a employee at the AA checkin counter that had compassion and understood they ordeal that we went through with our original flight being diverted, needing to stay in the aircraft and then flying to the original destination; adding hours to the trip and forcing us to miss our connection and our rebooked connection. She was able to get up on standby on the highest priority on the next flight to the closest airport we need to be at and it all worked out despite being many hours late.

Delayed so that missed connecting flight. Connecting flight was also delayed on the tarmac but they closed the gate before the rescheduled time.

Unable to initiate refund/reschedule the ticket #worst experience #lost 900$

Flight was delayed for almost 3 hours. Communication of gate change was poor. Email and screen said one gate and it was a different gate from that. Gate changed first to 64 B and then to 64 C. Originally it was 68B. 64C was not communicated properly!

This was a red eye return, so I doubt there would be anyway to make it better. Other than adding beds.

Direct nonstop flight was great. Flight was delayed and the crew announced a 2h delay on the sound system. 30 min or so later I hear my name on the sound system for immediate board. Several other passangers were late too. Reason: The crew incorrectly announced a 2h delay when in reality they meant a new boarding time at 2pm.

Plenty of room in the exit row. Sat on the plane an hour before taking off.☹️ Landed late and had to wait for gate availability.

Flight was on time early arrival better entertainment good staff.everything was excellent

Delayed leaving. On arrival we were taken to the airstrip and had to get off onto an over crowed bus, not all that passengers fit. Drove around the airport for 20 + minutes. Taken off the bus told to go upstairs 3 flights then all the passengers had to walk a mile or more , those of us old there was no one to direct us to were to go. I asked several people with no answers. Once I got to baggage claim my bags were not on the right bag claim. Once again asked for help and finally someone found my bags on a different carasel. Very frustrating.

Excellent host on board. Not so friendly check-in staff. Older plane with no food or entertainment due to short flight. Friendly captain and crew.

I don’t think there was entertainment? No mention of it. It was a good flight. Only complaint was my seat cushion was not attached and kept slipping.

They canceled the flight on us very close to the flight date .

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Detroit to Sydney found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/24Mon
2 stopsAir New Zealand
25h 57mDTW-SYD
$1,252
6/24Mon
3 stops
29h 32mDTW-SYD
$1,689
6/24Mon
1 stopQantas Airways
33h 15mDTW-SYD
$1,736
8/21Wed
3 stops
55h 20mDTW-SYD
$1,829
8/21Wed
2 stopsJapan Airlines
29h 12mDTW-SYD
$1,895
8/21Wed
1 stopDelta
28h 10mDTW-SYD
$2,617

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Detroit to Sydney that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/2Sun
multi-stop
31h 20mDTW-SYD
6/4Tue
multi-stop
33h 31mSYD-DTW
$1,983
6/2Sun
multi-stop
31h 20mDTW-SYD
6/4Tue
multi-stop
32h 58mSYD-DTW
$2,111
6/2Sun
multi-stop
33h 17mDTW-SYD
6/4Tue
multi-stop
32h 58mSYD-DTW
$2,169
6/1Sat
multi-stopAir Canada
31h 20mDTW-SYD
6/30Sun
multi-stopAir Canada
39h 18mSYD-DTW
$2,323
6/1Sat
multi-stopAir Canada
49h 15mDTW-SYD
6/30Sun
multi-stopAir Canada
43h 56mSYD-DTW
$2,422
6/2Sun
multi-stopQantas Airways
27h 32mDTW-SYD
6/4Tue
multi-stopQantas Airways
28h 44mSYD-DTW
$3,037
6/2Sun
multi-stopQantas Airways
22h 15mDTW-SYD
6/4Tue
multi-stopQantas Airways
21h 24mSYD-DTW
$3,049
6/1Sat
multi-stopDelta
27h 45mDTW-SYD
6/30Sun
multi-stopDelta
21h 50mSYD-DTW
$3,059
6/1Sat
multi-stopDelta
31h 10mDTW-SYD
6/30Sun
multi-stopDelta
23h 43mSYD-DTW
$3,063

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