Cheap flights from New York to Detroit

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Cheapest round-trip flights $71
Spirit Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Mon, Mar 9
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Detroit is currently $71
Cheapest one-way flight $36
Spirit Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Mar 4
The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Detroit is currently $36
Last-minute weekend getaway $153
Spirit Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Feb 14 — Sun, Feb 15
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Detroit is currently $153
Cheapest business class flights $317
American Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Detroit is currently $317
Fastest flight 1 hr 48 min The fastest nonstop flight from New York to Detroit takes 1 hr 48 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 New York to Detroit is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $55–130
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $100–175

Popular airlines from New York to Detroit

  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $147
    Typical price: $150–325
    90 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - DTW Every day
    344 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - DTW Every day
  • Spirit
    Nonstop
    from $71
    Typical price: $75–185
    39 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR, LGA - DTW Every day
    139 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, LGA - DTW Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $147
    Typical price: $135–285
    31 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR - DTW Every day
    530 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, LGA - DTW Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $157
    Typical price: $150–305
    20 weekly nonstop flights
    LGA - DTW Every day
    811 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - DTW Every day
  • JetBlue
    Nonstop
    from $147
    Typical price: $150–445
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK - DTW Every day
    19 weekly connecting flights
    JFK - DTW Every day
  • Southwest
    from $167
    Typical price: $215–405
    76 weekly connecting flights
    LGA - DTW Every day

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 39 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 29 min 55 mi

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 30 min 196 mi
  • Windsor International Airport (YQG)
    Windsor Canada 25 min 6 mi
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
    Cleveland United States 2 hr 24 min 88 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Detroit

The cheapest flights from New York to Detroit are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $55 to $130.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Detroit recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $71. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $36.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Detroit is $147, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from New York to Detroit is $71, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 9.
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Detroit is $147, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 16.
  • The cheapest American flight from New York to Detroit is $157, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from New York to Detroit is $147, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from New York to Detroit is $167, flying from May 7 to May 11.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Detroit starts at $71 from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $36 and departs on Wed, Mar 4.
1 hr 48 min is the shortest flight time from New York to Detroit.
Detroit has 4 distinct seasons, with many travelers choosing to visit during the warm summer (Jun–Aug). Winters (Dec–Feb) are cold and snowy. Annual events include the North American International Auto Show (Jan), showcasing new cars and automotive technologies, and the dance-centric Movement Electronic Music Festival (May). The Detroit Jazz Festival (Sep) brings prominent international musicians to Hart Plaza for free shows.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New York to Detroit.
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 New York to Detroit 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 New York to Detroit.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 90 nonstop flights and 344 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 20 nonstop flights and 811 connecting flights per week. American flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .

Other popular airlines flying from New York to Detroit are:
  • Spirit offers 39 nonstop flights and 139 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
  • United offers 31 nonstop flights and 530 connecting flights per week. United flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
  • JetBlue offers 7 nonstop flights and 19 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
  • Southwest offers 76 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New York and Detroit.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Detroit recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $71. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $36.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Detroit is $147, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from New York to Detroit is $71, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 9.
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Detroit is $147, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 16.
  • The cheapest American flight from New York to Detroit is $157, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from New York to Detroit is $147, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from New York to Detroit is $167, flying from May 7 to May 11.
United, Delta, Spirit, JetBlue and American fly direct from New York to Detroit.
  • There are 90 Delta direct flights from New York to Detroit per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 39 Spirit direct flights from New York to Detroit per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 31 United direct flights from New York to Detroit per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 American direct flights from New York to Detroit per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 JetBlue direct flights from New York to Detroit 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 New York and Detroit at price $153 is offered by Spirit from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15.
United, Delta, Spirit, JetBlue and American fly direct from New York to Detroit.
  • There are 90 Delta direct flights from New York to Detroit per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 39 Spirit direct flights from New York to Detroit per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 31 United direct flights from New York to Detroit per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 American direct flights from New York to Detroit per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 JetBlue direct flights from New York to Detroit 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 New York to Detroit on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New York and Detroit start at $71 from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9 with Spirit.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York to Detroit, 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 New York and Detroit start at $317 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Detroit start at $71 from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9.
To book business class trips from New York to Detroit, 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 New York and Detroit starts at $153 from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15 with Spirit.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Detroit at price $153 is offered by Spirit from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15.
To find last-minute flight deals from New York to Detroit, 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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