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Today’s best flight deals from New York to Detroit

Explore current cheapest deals departing from New York to Detroit

August 12 - August 18

Cheapest

LGA - Detroit

$197

$141

Round trip

September 9 - September 15

Cheapest

LGA - Detroit

$185

$141

Round trip

August 11 - August 25

JFK - Detroit

$156

$147

Round trip

August 12 - August 19

JFK - Detroit

$177

$147

Round trip

August 11 - August 22

JFK - Detroit

$158

$148

Round trip

August 5 - August 11

Earliest

LGA - Detroit

$99

$149

Round trip

August 18 - August 19

LGA - Detroit

$109

$149

Round trip

August 5 - August 12

Earliest

LGA - Detroit

$98

$149

Round trip

August 5 - August 19

Best
Earliest

JFK - Detroit

$271

$149

Round trip

August 5 - August 26

Best
Earliest

JFK - Detroit

$261

$149

Round trip

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Insights for flights from New York to Detroit

A meaningful share of recent fares for flights from New York to Detroit are non-stop, at 53.8%, while the remaining itineraries typically include two connections. This indicates a mixed offering where you can find direct flights from New York to Detroit, but connecting options are also common.
When considering cheap flights from New York to Detroit, prices are typically $93–$496, with a median of $206. Right now, fares are significantly above the typical level, and 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, so setting a price alert could be beneficial.
To find the cheapest time to fly from New York to Detroit, consider traveling in April, when the median fare is $89. May also offers competitive prices with a median of $99, followed by January at a median of $119.
A typical journey from New York to Detroit, including connections, takes about 3h 59m. This duration reflects the overall travel time, accounting for both direct and multi-stop itineraries on this route.
The route from New York to Detroit covers a distance of 783 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from New York to Detroit

Regular price: $159 - $251

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Detroit is $159 to $251. The current lowest deal is $141 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Aug 12-Aug 18.

now $141

Low $159

High $251

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Detroit

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to DTT is April, with a median price of $89. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $659. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $89

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $659

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Direct flights from New York to Detroit

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Last-minute flights going from New York to Detroit

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Detroit

American Airlines

New York (EWR) - Detroit (DTW)

American Airlines

$162

$155

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Detroit

United Airlines

New York (EWR) - Detroit (DTW)

United Airlines

$167

$155

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Detroit

United Airlines

New York (LGA) - Detroit (DTW)

United Airlines

$182

$155

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Detroit

United Airlines

New York (LGA) - Detroit (DTW)

United Airlines

$172

$155

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Detroit

Deutsche Luft Hansa

New York (EWR) - Detroit (DTW)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$100

$158

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Detroit

Deutsche Luft Hansa

New York (EWR) - Detroit (DTW)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$95

$158

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Detroit

2 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 19

$452  →  $231

49%

4 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 21

$449  →  $233

48%

5 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 22

$446  →  $231

48%

6 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 23

$442  →  $231

48%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Detroit

New York - Detroit route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares are above the typical level, with 75% of recent fares priced above $496.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $89.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 59m on average.

The typical direct flight duration from New York to Detroit is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

53.8% of recent deals are for direct flights.

53.8% of recent deals are for direct flights, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights.

JetBlue Airways is an airline that offers direct flights on the New York to Detroit route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent, appearing daily.

Deals for flights on this route are frequent, with more than 1 deal appearing per day.

New York main airports to depart from

LaGuardia (LGA)

Cheapest

LaGuardia offers a convenient option for flights from New York to Detroit, with competitive pricing.

📍 ~15 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$141

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International is a major hub providing many flight options from New York to Detroit.

📍 ~20 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$147

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to Detroit.

📍 ~90 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$249

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International offers another choice for travelers flying from the New York area to Detroit.

📍 ~20 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$149

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from New York to Detroit.

📍 ~30 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$141

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cleveland Hopkins International is a major international airport with high flight volume, offering a full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~150 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$166

Bishop International (FNT)

Bishop International is very close to the Detroit metropolitan area, offering easier parking and shorter security wait times.

📍 ~90 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$236

Windsor International (YQG)

Windsor International is geographically the closest airport to downtown Detroit and an excellent alternative for flights within Canada.

📍 ~10 km from Detroit (reachable by car, requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$553

Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)

Cheapest

Gerald R. Ford International is a significant regional airport with diverse airline representation and premium class options.

📍 ~200 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$109

Capital Region International (LAN)

Capital Region International is a reasonable alternative for domestic regional connections, especially for Detroit's western suburbs.

📍 ~140 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$196

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76% AI deal score

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76% AI deal score

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76% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

Historically, the cheapest flights from New York to Detroit are typically found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price for a flight was $178. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $247, while booking 28-59 days out resulted in a higher average of $475. Across the trailing quarter, prices varied significantly based on the booking window.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from New York to Detroit is considered to be $93 or less. The median price for this route was $206. Prices can go up to $496 or more for the higher end of the market, indicating a wide range of fares available.

Historically, April and May have offered the cheapest flights from New York to Detroit, with median prices of $89 and $99 respectively. January also showed a relatively low median price of $119. The annual median price for this route was $206, indicating that these months typically provide significant savings compared to the yearly average.