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$34+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — DTW
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in May or April, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$70
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$34
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$217

Good round-trip deal

$139 or less

Good one-way deal

$97 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight deals.
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From New York (NYC) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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Cheapest flights from New York to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/156:30 amLGA - DTW
Nonstop1h 47mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/176:00 amDTW - LGA
Nonstop1h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$70
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Fri 5/165:59 pmEWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 50mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/193:23 pmDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$79
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/246:50 amEWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/287:00 amDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$91
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 5/125:59 amEWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 50mDelta
Sat 5/178:35 amDTW - EWR
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Deal found 3/27$101
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/49:29 amJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 01mJetBlue
Mon 9/812:15 pmDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 3/27$111
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 7/248:07 amLGA - DTW
Nonstop1h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/285:54 amDTW - LGA
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$117
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 7/812:59 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 03mDelta
Tue 7/159:20 pmDTW - JFK
Nonstop2h 04mDelta
Deal found 3/26$117
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/246:30 amLGA - DTW
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/299:53 amDTW - LGA
1 stop6h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$120
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Wed 6/189:30 amLGA - DTW
Nonstop2h 08mDelta
Wed 7/27:00 amDTW - LGA
Nonstop1h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/28$137
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/16:30 amLGA - DTW
1 stop8h 49mFrontier
Mon 5/53:52 pmDTW - LGA
1 stop7h 11mFrontier
Deal found 3/28$158
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/309:00 amJFK - DTW
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Sat 5/33:52 pmDTW - JFK
1 stop8h 43mFrontier
Deal found 3/28$158
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Wed 6/185:25 pmEWR - DTW
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/26:00 amDTW - EWR
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$159

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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New York

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkDetroit

LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/15

6:30 am-8:17 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/17

6:00 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$70

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Fri 5/16

5:59 pm-7:49 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/19

3:23 pm-4:54 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$79

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Thu 7/24

6:50 am-8:48 am

Nonstop1h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/28

7:00 am-8:47 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$91

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Mon 5/12

5:59 am-7:49 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/17

8:35 am-2:17 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$101

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/22

4:10 pm-6:24 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/29

9:20 pm-11:23 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$117

New YorkDetroit

LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/24

6:30 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/29

9:53 am-4:29 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$120

New YorkDetroit

LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Fri 4/18

3:00 pm-5:02 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/22

12:23 pm-2:14 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$132

New YorkDetroit

LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/18

9:30 am-11:38 am

Nonstop2h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/2

7:00 am-8:49 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$137

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/5

8:45 pm-11:02 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/20

6:00 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$144

New YorkDetroit

LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/1

6:30 am-3:19 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/5

3:52 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$158

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Detroit in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust 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-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-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-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-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-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
Airports
EWR

EWR's security wait times vary greatly. Arrive at least two hours early, as lines can be unpredictable even with expedited programs.

Read more about EWRby Brandon Schultz
LGA

LGA's security lines are efficient, with waits rarely exceeding 15 minutes. Plan extra time if flying from Terminal A, which can be slightly busier.

Read more about LGAby Brandon Schultz
DTW

For a quick trip to downtown, take the Detroit Air Xpress. It's faster and more comfortable than other options, with free Wi-Fi and charging ports.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
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Best time to book a flight from New York to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

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 March 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from New York 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 NYC to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 March 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 March 28, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to DTW are scheduled on a Thursday (84 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 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 March 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from New York to Detroit to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from New York?

    Located just 17.3 mi from the city center, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Detroit from New York. Booking flights from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) should be relatively easy as there are 58 daily inbound flights from New York from 5 different airlines.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with prices starting at $70. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $101 and $132, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 70% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Spirit Airlines ($34), Delta ($56), and JetBlue ($56).

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

    Consider EL AL (85%), Korean Air (84%) or China Eastern (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

    While on average a flight from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is generally $1,847, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $48. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), you can expect to pay $59 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Detroit?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from New York 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 5 airlines flying from New York to Detroit

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New York to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$48Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$52Average$157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$127Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$145Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$156Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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