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$37+ 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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — DTW
Mar 26 — Apr 21
Wed 3/26
Wed 4/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in May or April, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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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 March 21, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$74
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One-way from

$37
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Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$227

Good round-trip deal

$150 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 or less
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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 March 21, 2025.

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Wed 4/236:59 amEWR - DTW
1 stop8h 55mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/291:56 pmDTW - EWR
1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/20$74
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/178:21 pmEWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 56mDelta
Sat 9/275:45 pmDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 41mDelta
Deal found 3/20$91
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/77:00 amEWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/910:05 amDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/20$111
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/49:30 amEWR - DTW
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/1011:35 amDTW - EWR
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/20$159
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Fri 4/1810:15 pmEWR - DTW
1 stop27h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/201:29 pmDTW - EWR
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$209
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Fri 6/205:59 amEWR - DTW
1 stop9h 15mFrontier
Mon 6/234:21 pmDTW - EWR
1 stop8h 24mFrontier
Deal found 3/20$240

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Newark

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Detroit

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NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Wed 4/23

6:59 am-3:54 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/29

1:56 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$74

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Wed 9/17

8:21 pm-10:17 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/27

5:45 pm-7:26 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$91

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Wed 5/7

7:00 am-9:03 am

Nonstop2h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/9

10:05 am-11:54 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$111

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Wed 6/4

9:30 am-4:26 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/10

11:35 am-6:38 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$159

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Fri 4/18

12:00 pm-1:51 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/20

1:29 pm-10:34 pm

2 stops33h 05m

$179

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Fri 6/20

5:59 am-3:14 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/23

4:21 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 24m

$240

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Wed 4/23

6:59 am-1:01 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$37

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Sun 5/11

7:00 am-9:03 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$56

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Sat 5/24

5:59 am-7:49 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$89

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Wed 3/26

10:09 pm-8:35 am

1 stop10h 26m

$126

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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.

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

EWR offers live wait time updates for security lines, but plan for unpredictability and arrive at least two hours before your flight.

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DTW

For a quick trip to downtown, the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) offers luxury buses with Wi-Fi, reaching the city in 30-45 minutes.

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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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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 March 14, 2025.

Booking 85 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Newark 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 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 March 21, 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 43% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, 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 March 16, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Newark 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 21, 2025.

The most flights from EWR to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,877 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,272 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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. 3 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 27 inbound flights from Newark per day.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($74), Delta ($91), and United Airlines ($111) offers the cheapest pricing from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Spirit Airlines is priced at 69% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Spirit Airlines ($37), United Airlines ($56), and Delta ($99).

  • 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: TAP AIR PORTUGAL (94%), Spirit Airlines (94%), Aeromexico (90%).

  • 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 $964, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $36. The most popular route (Newark - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $60.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Newark 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 3 airlines flying from Newark to Detroit

Discover the top 3 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 March 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$50Average$136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$127Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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