Cheap Flights from Detroit to Sydney
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Sydney
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Sydney? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Detroit to Sydney vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 40,000–42,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Detroit to Sydney for specific travel dates.
2026-11-30
DTW - SYD
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $40.6
2026-11-07
DTW - SYD
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 42,500 Pts + $47.6
2026-11-09
DTW - SYD
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 42,500 Pts + $47.6
2026-11-10
DTW - SYD
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 42,500 Pts + $47.6
2026-11-11
DTW - SYD
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 42,500 Pts + $47.6
2026-11-12
DTW - SYD
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 42,500 Pts + $47.6
Detroit to Sydney flight facts
Distance
9,468 mi
15,237 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 19h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+16h
Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Sydney
SYD · Sydney Kingsford Smith Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Lansing - Sydney · Lansing is 74 mi from Detroit
Flights Cleveland - Sydney · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Sydney
Premium cabin
2026-11-28
DTW - SYD
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 70,000 Pts + $36.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-01
DTW - SYD
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 70,000 Pts + $36.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-30
DTW - SYD
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 77,000 Pts + $47.4
Selected hotels for your next stay
Sydney (Australia)
W Sydney
From Pts or $238
Sydney (Australia)
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $251
Sydney (Australia)
Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park
From Pts or $224
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Sydney depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Detroit to Sydney.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Sydney.
Detroit and Sydney are about 9,468 miles (15,237 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 9,468-mile straight-line distance takes about 19h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith Intl (SYD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Sydney, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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