Sydney (Mascot) to Detroit (SYD–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SYD Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SYD and DTW. Nearest airports to SYD with scheduled service: Shellharbour Airport (WOL, 48 mi) · Newcastle Airport (NTL, 88 mi) · Bathurst Airport (BHS, 95 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 18h 58m AAAFDL → AFAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 19h 8m QF → AAAMCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit flights
SFO San Francisco 19h 46m AVLXQF → AFDLKE San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 22h 35m ASQF → AMDL Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Detroit flights
YVR Vancouver 25h 25m ACNZQF → WS Vancouver (YVR) to Detroit flights
ICN Seoul 27h 35m AYEYJQ → DL Seoul (ICN) to Detroit flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 29h 33m HOMUQF → DL Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Detroit flights
HND Tokyo 34h 48m AYJLNH → DLVN Tokyo (HND) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sydney (Mascot) to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-14h behind

While no nonstop service exists between SYD and DTW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SYD to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
LAX ~18h 58m DFW ~19h 8m SFO ~19h 46m HNL ~22h 35m YVR ~25h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
701
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SYD → DTW
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
Return
DTW → SYD
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-14h
Detroit is 14 hours behind Sydney (Mascot).
SYD: AEST · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 4:00 AM in Detroit.
Getting to SYD

The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.

Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SYD–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sydney (Mascot) to Detroit route.
Route details
Time difference-14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SYD
Full nameSydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SYD to DTW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Dallas Fort Worth and San Francisco.
Detroit is 14 hours behind Sydney (Mascot).
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Dallas Fort Worth and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.