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$43+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — DTW
Nov 19 — Nov 261
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in September or May, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Newark to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) 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 October 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$90
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$43
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$207

Good round-trip deal

$149 or less

Good one-way deal

$96 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Newark-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight deals.
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From Newark to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Newark to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Newark to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Newark to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/510:05 pmEWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/147:17 pmDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/18$90
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/159:00 amEWR - DTW
1 stop9h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/224:59 pmDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/20$91
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/212:33 pmEWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 58mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/246:15 amDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/20$92
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/710:05 pmEWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/131:37 pmDTW - EWR
1 stop8h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/19$93
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/710:05 pmEWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/147:17 pmDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/20$94
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/210:05 pmEWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/57:17 pmDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/19$96
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/221:19 pmEWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 56mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/241:39 pmDTW - EWR
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/19$98
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1310:05 pmEWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/1610:42 amDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/19$99
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:05 amEWR - DTW
1 stop6h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/102:50 pmDTW - EWR
1 stop5h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/19$100
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2910:55 pmEWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 50mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/410:42 amDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/18$101
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Tue 11/411:30 amEWR - DTW
1 stop5h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/47:17 pmDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$102
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/611:30 amEWR - DTW
1 stop5h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/87:17 pmDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$103

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 October 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Newark

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Thu 1/8

9:03 pm-8:00 am

1 stop10h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

11:55 am-1:41 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$118

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Fri 11/14

2:26 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/15

7:17 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$120

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Thu 11/13

9:00 am-11:08 am

Nonstop2h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/16

6:00 am-7:58 am

Nonstop1h 58m

$147

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Sat 11/1

7:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/2

5:00 am-6:58 am

Nonstop1h 58m

$157

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Thu 11/13

12:50 pm-2:48 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/17

5:40 pm-7:24 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$177

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Thu 11/13

6:00 am-8:08 am

Nonstop2h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/15

2:17 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$177

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Fri 11/14

8:19 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/16

7:00 am-8:50 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$177

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Sat 11/22

9:21 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/23

5:45 am-10:05 am

1 stop4h 20m

$177

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Thu 12/4

6:00 am-8:13 am

Nonstop2h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/7

7:00 am-8:52 am

Nonstop1h 52m

$177

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Sat 11/15

5:10 pm-7:14 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/17

5:40 pm-7:24 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$177

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Newark to Detroit in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Newark 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 Newark Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Newark with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Newark to Detroit. Price data was last updated on October 17, 2025.

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $60). Flying from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $136). 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 EWR to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 October 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Newark to Detroit. Price data was last updated on October 12, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Monday 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.

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

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

Plan for long security waits at EWR. Arrive at least two hours early as wait times can vary significantly between terminals.

Read more about EWRby Brandon Schultz
DTW

For a quick ride to downtown, use the Detroit Air Xpress. It offers luxury buses with Wi-Fi and takes about 30-45 minutes.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
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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 October 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark 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 Newark?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 17.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Newark to Detroit. 4 airlines have flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Newark on a regular basis. Booking flights from Newark to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 33 inbound flights from Newark per day.

  • How long is the flight from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    For as low as $177, Spirit Airlines can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Newark Airport in 1h 58m. The distance between Newark Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 486 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($60), Delta ($109), and United Airlines ($134) offers the cheapest pricing from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Spirit Airlines is priced at 73% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on time: WestJet (96%), Aeromexico (93%), United Airlines (89%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? While on average our users pay $326, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $41. The most popular route (Newark - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $51.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Newark to Detroit?

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $60). Flying from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $136). 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 Newark to Detroit

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 October 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$60Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$109Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$134Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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