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$49+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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JFK — DTW
Feb 24 — Mar 31
Mon 2/24
Mon 3/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in May or April, booked 14 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 19, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$102
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$49
(JetBlue)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$268

Good round-trip deal

$245 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 19, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/56:00 amJFK - DTW
1 stop26h 00mFrontier
Sat 4/126:20 pmDTW - JFK
1 stop15h 40mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$102
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/187:15 amJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 04mDelta
Tue 3/259:20 pmDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 54mDelta
Deal found 2/18$117
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/309:30 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 14mJetBlue
Sun 5/46:00 amDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 41mJetBlue
Deal found 2/18$132
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/39:00 amJFK - DTW
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/811:45 amDTW - JFK
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$159

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New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/5

6:00 am-8:00 am

1 stop26h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/12

6:20 pm-10:00 am

1 stop15h 40m

$102

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/18

7:15 am-9:19 am

Nonstop2h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/25

9:20 pm-11:14 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$117

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/30

9:30 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/4

6:00 am-7:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$132

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/3

9:00 am-4:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/8

11:45 am-7:00 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$159

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/16

11:21 am-10:54 am

2 stops23h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/21

11:17 pm-10:23 am

1 stop11h 06m

$326

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/30

9:30 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

$49

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/6

11:01 am-5:18 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$50

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/16

12:59 pm-3:04 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$74

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/3

6:30 am-11:17 am

1 stop4h 47m

$80

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/6

1:01 pm-12:01 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$168

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice 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: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from John F Kennedy Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 14 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JFK to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 19, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 40% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 19, 2025.

The most flights from JFK to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 February 19, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, JetBlue and American Airlines from New York to Detroit have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,236 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,236 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,236 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,074 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,236 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,236 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,359 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,236 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 17.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit. 4 airlines have flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from New York John F Kennedy Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 18 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($102), Delta ($117), and JetBlue ($132) offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Frontier is currently priced 67% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are JetBlue ($49), Frontier ($50), and Delta ($74).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Consider Korean Air (84%), ITA Airways (82%) or Delta (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? While on average our users pay $785, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $83. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $97.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit

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JetBlueCheapest$62Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$70Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$161Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$192Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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