Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Detroit is 15 hours behind Sydney and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you catch your SYD to DTW flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SYD and DTW:
Los Angeles International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
R 9,653 is the best price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. Return flights start at R 15,809. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from SYD to DTW, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SYD to DTW by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights leaving from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SYD:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DTW instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and discover more of Detroit and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Detroit. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Detroit. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Detroit, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYD to DTW in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Detroit, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Journey around 386 kilometres west to Chicago to check off its top sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in United States, consider Columbus, about 257 kilometres south of Detroit. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are the start of reasons to visit.
