Cheap flights from Detroit to New York

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Cheapest round-trip flights $157
Delta Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 30 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to New York is currently $157
Cheapest one-way flight $84
United Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jul 22
The cheapest one-way flight from Detroit to New York is currently $84
Cheapest nonstop flights $210
United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Sun, Aug 2
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Detroit to New York is currently $210
Last-minute weekend getaway $357
Delta Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Detroit to New York is currently $357
Cheapest business class flights $380
American 1 stop 5 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Detroit to New York is currently $380
Fastest flight 1 hr 38 min The fastest nonstop flight from Detroit to New York takes 1 hr 38 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to New York is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $55–130
May
Most expensive
Typical prices: $105–185

Popular airlines from Detroit to New York

  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $233
    Typical price: $155–330
    100 weekly nonstop flights
    DTW - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
    1100 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $177
    Typical price: $140–295
    27 weekly nonstop flights
    DTW - EWR Every day
    517 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - EWR, LGA Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $207
    Typical price: $150–315
    20 weekly nonstop flights
    DTW - LGA Every day
    773 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
  • JetBlue
    Nonstop
    from $227
    Typical price: $145–330
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    DTW - JFK Every day
    44 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - JFK Every day
  • Southwest
    from $192
    Typical price: $210–405
    71 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - LGA Every day
  • Frontier
    from $205
    Typical price: $165–400
    56 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day

Popular airports near Detroit

  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
    Detroit United States 27 min 17 mi
  • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
    Toronto Canada 3 hr 31 min 196 mi
  • Windsor International Airport (YQG)
    Windsor Canada 25 min 6 mi
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
    Cleveland United States 2 hr 26 min 88 mi

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 38 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 25 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
  • New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to New York

The cheapest flights from Detroit to New York are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $55 to $130.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $157. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $84.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Detroit to New York is $233, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest United flight from Detroit to New York is $177, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest American flight from Detroit to New York is $207, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Detroit to New York is $227, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Detroit to New York is $192, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Detroit to New York is $205, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to New York starts at $157 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $84 and departs on Wed, Jul 22.
1 hr 38 min is the shortest flight time from Detroit to New York.
NYC is a year-round destination, with iconic events like U.S. Open tennis (Aug–Sep) and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Nov). Spring and fall have mild weather and strong performing-arts seasons. In summer, there's free, outdoor cultural events. On summer weekends, many New Yorkers leave town, making it a good time to score reservations at popular restaurants. Dec brings the Rockefeller Center tree lighting (varies, Nov/Dec) and Times Square's New Year's Eve party (Dec 31). Jan–Mar is cold, with an easier chance of getting Broadway tickets.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Detroit to New York.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Detroit to New York really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Detroit to New York.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 100 nonstop flights and 1,100 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Detroit to New York are:
  • United offers 27 nonstop flights and 517 connecting flights per week. United flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
  • American offers 20 nonstop flights and 773 connecting flights per week. American flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
  • JetBlue offers 7 nonstop flights and 44 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
  • Southwest offers 71 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
  • Frontier offers 56 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Detroit and New York.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $157. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $84.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Detroit to New York is $233, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest United flight from Detroit to New York is $177, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest American flight from Detroit to New York is $207, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Detroit to New York is $227, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Detroit to New York is $192, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Detroit to New York is $205, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
Delta, United, JetBlue and American fly direct from Detroit to New York.
  • There are 100 Delta direct flights from Detroit to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 27 United direct flights from Detroit to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 American direct flights from Detroit to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 JetBlue direct flights from Detroit to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Detroit and New York at price $357 is offered by Delta from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
Delta, United, JetBlue and American fly direct from Detroit to New York.
  • There are 100 Delta direct flights from Detroit to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 27 United direct flights from Detroit to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 American direct flights from Detroit to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 JetBlue direct flights from Detroit to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Detroit to New York on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Detroit and New York start at $210 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sun, Aug 2 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Detroit to New York, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Detroit and New York start at $380 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Detroit and New York start at $157 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 1.
To book business class trips from Detroit to New York, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Detroit and New York starts at $357 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Delta.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Detroit and New York at price $357 is offered by Delta from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Detroit to New York, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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