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— DTW
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Mon 4/21
Mon 4/28
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Flights to Detroit in 2025

Find the latest flights to Detroit in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on April 16, 2025.

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Cheapest in

May

Average price

$197

Round-trip from

$80

One-way from

$30

Good round-trip deal

$154 or less

Good one-way deal

$92 or less
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One-way flight from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
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Cheapest flights to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Detroit. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on April 16, 2025.

Tue 5/66:30 amLGA - DTW
Nonstop1h 50mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/1110:18 amDTW - LGA
Nonstop1h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$80
Thu 5/295:59 pmEWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 50mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/312:30 pmDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$98
Thu 5/86:30 amLGA - DTW
1 stop8h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/128:18 pmDTW - LGA
Nonstop1h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$116
Thu 5/299:00 pmLGA - DTW
Nonstop2h 04mDelta
Mon 6/29:50 pmDTW - LGA
Nonstop1h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/16$137
Mon 9/89:29 amJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 01mJetBlue
Mon 9/2212:15 pmDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 4/16$137
Thu 5/810:00 pmEWR - DTW
1 stop12h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/123:23 pmDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$140
Wed 5/286:10 amLGA - DTW
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Tue 6/244:15 pmDTW - LGA
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$157
Mon 5/129:00 amJFK - DTW
1 stop5h 47mFrontier
Wed 5/146:31 pmDTW - JFK
1 stop6h 04mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$158
Wed 5/287:19 amEWR - DTW
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/35:16 pmDTW - EWR
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$159
Thu 5/86:30 amJFK - DTW
1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/141:26 pmDTW - JFK
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$159
Sat 5/108:00 amLGA - DTW
1 stop6h 52mFrontier
Thu 5/1512:49 pmDTW - LGA
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$160
Thu 5/85:59 amEWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 50mDelta
Sun 5/117:22 amDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 38mDelta
Deal found 4/16$175

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Locate flights to Detroit that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on April 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

New YorkDetroit

LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/6

6:30 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/11

10:18 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$80

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Thu 5/29

5:59 pm-7:49 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/31

2:30 pm-4:04 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$98

New YorkDetroit

LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/8

6:30 am-3:19 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/12

8:18 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$116

New YorkDetroit

LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/29

9:00 pm-11:04 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/2

9:50 pm-11:37 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$137

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/8

9:45 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/14

6:00 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$137

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Thu 5/8

10:00 pm-10:13 am

1 stop12h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/12

3:23 pm-4:54 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$140

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/7

7:15 am-9:22 am

Nonstop2h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/9

9:40 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$152

New YorkDetroit

LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/28

6:10 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/24

4:15 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$157

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/12

9:00 am-2:47 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/14

6:31 pm-12:35 am

1 stop6h 04m

$158

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Wed 5/28

5:45 am-11:17 am

1 stop5h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/24

3:12 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$159

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Compare providers for flights to Detroit

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Detroit in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: eDreams is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), eDreams has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Detroit

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

When is the best time to book a flight to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Detroit. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

The best time to book flights to Detroit is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Detroit?

On average, a flight from New York to Detroit takes 3 hours 49 minutes. Flights to Detroit from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Detroit should consider flying on Wednesday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Detroit

The most flights from New York to Detroit are scheduled on a Monday (82 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Detroit?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Detroit are Spirit Airlines, Delta and United Airlines.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines

From $53

Delta

Delta

From $125

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $139

American Airlines

American Airlines

From $154

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Detroit?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Detroit are JetBlue, Spirit Airlines and Delta.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated April 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Detroit, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,282 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,282 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,282 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,282 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,665 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,282 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,282 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,282 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

FAQs about flying to Detroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) handles most of the flights in and out of Michigan, as it is the busiest airport in the state. It’s an easy drive from downtown Detroit as it is situated 16 miles (26km) southwest of the city, in the suburb of Romulus. It is also only 47 miles (76km) from Toledo, in the neighboring state of Ohio.

To say that Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is big might be considered something of an understatement. The two terminals have close to 150 boarding gates in total, and the Edward H. McNamara Terminal has a one-mile (1.6km) long terminal, making it the second-longest terminal building in the world. Passengers using the airport can rest assured that with a terminal this big, the airport houses plenty of shopping opportunities and some good leg-stretching space (although moving walkways are available for those with travel fatigue).

Cheap flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are generally easy to find because the airport is a hub for both Delta and Spirit Airlines. There are many flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from places such as Toronto, Paris, Amsterdam and Frankfurt; as well as Atlanta, Orlando and New York.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is an airport that makes traveling easy. It has a great range of facilities, and a wide selection of airlines offering regular Detroit flights. Also, despite its size, the airport is easy to navigate.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit?

    If you book a flight to Detroit, you will be flying into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is located 17.3 mi from the center of Detroit. Booking flights from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County should be relatively easy as there are 66 daily flights from 5 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Detroit if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Detroit on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Detroit?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Spirit Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Detroit.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Detroit?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Detroit. One-way flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County typically cost $37, while round-trip flights cost around $49.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Detroit?

    A round-trip flight to Detroit will typically cost around $592, however they can be found for as little as $49.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Detroit depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Detroit, Lansing Capital City offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 48 minutes).

  • Does Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County?

    Yes. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport is the closest property to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (0.0 mi away from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).

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