What percentage of Detroit to New York flights are direct?

Based on historical data, approximately 11.8% of flights from Detroit to New York are direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stops. This information reflects flight patterns observed over a 90-day period.

How many hours is the flight from Detroit to New York?

A direct flight from Detroit to New York typically takes about 1 hour and 53 minutes. This route covers a distance of 770 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 7 hours and 49 minutes.

How often do Detroit to New York flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Detroit to New York route are classified as experiencing frequent drops. This indicates that price fluctuations are common for this particular route. This observation is based on pricing trends over a 30-day period.

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Detroit to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to New York

Flights from Detroit to New York cover a distance of 770 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between the two cities. The pricing for cheap flights from Detroit to New York typically ranges from $397 to $858, with a median fare of $608. Right now, fares are near the typical level, and 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When looking for the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to New York, you'll find that April stands out with a median fare of $89. Following April, February also offers more affordable options, with a median fare of $217. March presents another relatively inexpensive period, with a median fare of $340.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 11.8% of recent fares being direct flights from Detroit to New York. If you opt for a connecting itinerary, the typical number of connections is 2.

A typical journey from Detroit to New York, including connections, takes approximately 1 hour 51 minutes. For itineraries that include connections, the median travel time extends to 23 hours 32 minutes, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 1 hour 51 minutes.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to New York

Regular price: $76 - $234

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to New York is $76 to $234. The current lowest deal is $87 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 15-Jan 12.

now $87

Low $76

High $234

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to New York

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to New York is April, with a median price of $89. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $797. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $89

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $797

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Direct flights from Detroit to New York

Frontier Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to New York

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - New York

Detroit (DTW) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$241

$226

One-way

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - New York

Detroit (DTW) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$241

$226

One-way

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - New York

Detroit (DTW) - New York (LGA)

Frontier Airlines

$232

$221

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - New York

Detroit (DTW) - New York (JFK)

JetBlue Airways

$123

$218

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - New York

Detroit (DTW) - New York (JFK)

JetBlue Airways

$116

$180

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - New York

Detroit (DTW) - New York (LGA)

Frontier Airlines

$211

$201

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 8

$391 → $141

64%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$391 → $239

39%

1 night

Dec 9 - Dec 10

$285 → $156

45%

1 night

Dec 3 - Dec 4

$299 → $183

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to New York

Detroit - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Detroit to New York are above the typical level of $608.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $89

Historically, April offers the lowest median prices for flights from Detroit to New York at $89.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 51m

The median flight duration for direct flights from Detroit to New York is 1 hour 51 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 88.2% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a direct deal for $87

Frontier Airlines has a direct deal from Detroit Metropolitan to LaGuardia for $87.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Detroit to New York are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a convenient option for flights from Detroit to New York.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$91

New York main airports to arrive at

LaGuardia (LGA)

Cheapest

LaGuardia is a convenient option for flights from Detroit to New York, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~13 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$82

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County (HPN) is a useful alternative for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~40 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$181

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Detroit to New York is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $636. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees higher prices, averaging $697. Prices tend to increase further for bookings made 7-27 days out, reaching an average of $779.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Detroit to New York is considered to be $397 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $608. Prices exceeding $858 are typically in the higher range for this route. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day period.

Historically, April has been the most affordable month to fly from Detroit to New York, with a median price of $89. February also presents a good option, showing a median price of $217. In contrast, March has historically been the most expensive month, with a median price of $340. The annual median price for this route is $608, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Detroit to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to New York

How much is a round trip from Detroit to New York

Regular price: $76 - $234

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to New York is $76 to $234. The current lowest deal is $87 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 15-Jan 12.

now $87

Low $76

High $234

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to New York

April

Cheapest

Flights from $89

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $797

Jan

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