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$45+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to LaGuardia, NY (LGA)

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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — LGA
oct. 11 — oct. 181
sáb. 10/11
sáb. 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to New York LaGuardia are usually found in March or September, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to LaGuardia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to LaGuardia (LGA). 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 septiembre 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$81
(Priceline)

One-way from

$45
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$166

Good round-trip deal

$116 or less

Good one-way deal

$90 or less
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to LaGuardia
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vie. 9/198:50 pmDTW - LGA
Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines
mié. 9/241:30 pmLGA - DTW
Nonstop1h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/11$81
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
mié. 9/248:50 pmDTW - LGA
Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines
lun. 9/295:55 amLGA - DTW
Nonstop1h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$82
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vie. 9/268:50 pmDTW - LGA
Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines
lun. 9/295:55 amLGA - DTW
Nonstop1h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$83
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vie. 9/268:50 pmDTW - LGA
Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 10/45:39 pmLGA - DTW
Nonstop2h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$84
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
sáb. 11/16:17 pmDTW - LGA
Nonstop1h 42mSpirit Airlines
jue. 11/66:30 amLGA - DTW
Nonstop1h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$85
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mié. 9/2410:41 amDTW - LGA
Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines
vie. 9/265:55 amLGA - DTW
Nonstop1h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$87
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sáb. 9/202:57 pmDTW - LGA
Nonstop1h 47mSpirit Airlines
mié. 9/241:30 pmLGA - DTW
Nonstop1h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$88
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
sáb. 9/202:57 pmDTW - LGA
Nonstop1h 47mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 9/275:55 amLGA - DTW
Nonstop1h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/11$89
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
sáb. 10/115:23 pmDTW - LGA
Nonstop1h 37mSpirit Airlines
mar. 10/146:30 amLGA - DTW
Nonstop1h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$90
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
sáb. 11/16:17 pmDTW - LGA
Nonstop1h 42mSpirit Airlines
mar. 11/46:32 pmLGA - DTW
Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/11$91
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
jue. 12/1110:42 amDTW - LGA
Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 12/136:30 amLGA - DTW
Nonstop1h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$92
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
jue. 9/188:50 pmDTW - LGA
Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines
jue. 9/251:30 pmLGA - DTW
Nonstop1h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/11$94

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to LaGuardia 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport that are best for you.

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DetroitNew York

DTW - LGA

DTWLGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 9/26

5:20 pm-7:04 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

New York LaGuardia

lun. 9/29

5:55 am-7:49 am

Nonstop1h 54m

$86

DetroitNew York

DTW - LGA

DTWLGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 9/27

2:05 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop6h 40m

New York LaGuardia

mar. 9/30

6:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$130

DetroitNew York

DTW - LGA

DTWLGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 11/11

7:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

New York LaGuardia

mié. 11/19

11:40 am-5:50 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$130

DetroitNew York

DTW - LGA

DTWLGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 11/11

7:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

New York LaGuardia

mié. 11/12

11:40 am-5:50 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$130

DetroitNew York

DTW - LGA

DTWLGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 11/11

7:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

New York LaGuardia

sáb. 11/15

6:25 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$136

DetroitNew York

DTW - LGA

DTWLGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 11/10

6:25 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 30m

New York LaGuardia

vie. 11/14

3:35 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$146

DetroitNew York

DTW - LGA

DTWLGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 10/1

7:40 am-1:20 pm

1 stop5h 40m

New York LaGuardia

mié. 10/1

3:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$168

DetroitNew York

DTW - LGA

DTWLGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 12/9

12:55 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$58

DetroitNew York

DTW - LGA

DTWLGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 11/10

6:25 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 30m

$63

DetroitNew York

DTW - LGA

DTWLGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 11/19

4:00 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$70

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

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DTW

Security lines at DTW are pleasantly short, usually under 10 minutes, even without TSA PreCheck.

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LGA

For a quick trip to Manhattan, take the M60 bus from LGA to connect with 11 subway lines.

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to LaGuardia

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to LaGuardia. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport, you should look to book at least 59 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $199). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 DTW to LGA?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to LaGuardia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated septiembre 11, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to LaGuardia. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York LaGuardia 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing LaGuardia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to LaGuardia. 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 LaGuardia. Reviews last updated septiembre 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport, such as Delta, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to LaGuardia. 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 from for flights from Detroit to New York LaGuardia?

    For a flight from Detroit to New York LaGuardia, you will be flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is just 17.3 mi from the center of the city. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the only Detroit airport and it handles 22 outbound flights to New York LaGuardia per day. 3 airlines have flights to New York LaGuardia from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines and Southwest fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport in about 1h 44m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 56m. Airlines will cover a distance of 500 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport round-trip from $74. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $137, and American Airlines, from $141. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport for 62% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $58. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport for a low price.

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

    Before booking your flight to New York LaGuardia Airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Korean Air (89%), LATAM Airlines (89%), Aeromexico( 83%).

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

    While on average a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is generally $317, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $40. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - New York LaGuardia), you can expect to pay $62 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $199). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 Detroit to LaGuardia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to LaGuardia. 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$74Average$149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$137Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$141Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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