Can I fly direct from New York to Detroit?

Yes, direct flights from New York to Detroit are available. Historically, approximately 45.9% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving a stopover, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates a good chance of finding a non-stop option for your trip.

What's the flight time from New York to Detroit?

The median direct flight time from New York to Detroit is 2 hours and 1 minute, covering a distance of 783 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to 5 hours and 54 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey, depending on their preference for direct or connecting flights.

How often do cheap flights from New York to Detroit come up?

Historically, cheap flights from New York to Detroit come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent deal availability across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically find good opportunities for cost-effective travel between these two cities.

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New York to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Detroit

A meaningful share of recent fares from New York to Detroit are non-stop, with 45.9% of itineraries being direct flights. For the remaining itineraries, most travelers can expect to connect 2 times. This indicates a mixed offering of both direct and connecting options for those seeking cheap flights from New York to Detroit.

Right now, fares for flights from New York to Detroit are typically $124–$654, with a median of $275. Currently, prices are significantly above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a low fare may require flexibility or waiting for new deals. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from New York to Detroit, the data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $89. Following closely are May, with a median fare of $99, and January, with a median fare of $119. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.

A typical journey from New York to Detroit takes about 2h 1m, including connections. This median duration accounts for both direct and connecting itineraries. The route covers a distance of 783 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from New York to Detroit

Regular price: $182 - $349

Prices for flights from New York to Detroit are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Detroit is $182 to $349. The current lowest deal is $189 with Allegiant Air for travel from Oct 15-Oct 21.

now $189

Low $182

High $349

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Detroit

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to DTT is May, with a median price of $97. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $487. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

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Cheapest

Flights from $97

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Flights from $487

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Direct flights from New York to Detroit

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from New York to Detroit

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Detroit

New York (JFK) - Detroit (DTW)

$275

$286

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Detroit

New York (LGA) - Detroit (DTW)

$206

$260

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Detroit

New York (LGA) - Detroit (DTW)

$205

$259

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Detroit

New York (LGA) - Detroit (DTW)

$206

$238

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Detroit

New York (LGA) - Detroit (DTW)

$205

$238

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Detroit

New York (JFK) - Detroit (DTW)

$272

$297

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 14

$350 → $216

38%

3 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 16

$369 → $270

27%

4 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 12

$366 → $269

27%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$365 → $270

26%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Detroit

New York - Detroit route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from NYC to DTT are below the typical level, with a median of $275.

📅 Best time to fly

April offers the lowest median prices

Historically, April, May, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 1m

Direct flights from New York to Detroit typically take 2 hours and 1 minute.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

Direct flights make up 45.9% of recent bookings, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct routes

JetBlue Airways is one airline offering direct flights on the New York to Detroit route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

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

New York main airports to depart from

LaGuardia (LGA)

Cheapest

LaGuardia is often a good choice for flights to Detroit, with competitive pricing available.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$176

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International offers many flight options from New York to Detroit.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car, train or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$212

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

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

📍 ~88 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$188

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is a convenient option for flights from the New York area to Detroit.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$177

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.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$176

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Bishop International (FNT)

Bishop International (FNT) is a useful alternative for Detroit residents to avoid congestion and higher parking costs.

📍 ~90 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$275

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Detroit

75% AI deal score

$2,272

$928

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

Historically, the most favorable prices for flights from New York to Detroit are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. Within this window, the average price was $178. Booking 7-13 days out typically saw prices around $270, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure resulted in an average price of $247. Conversely, booking 28-59 days ahead generally showed higher prices, averaging $475.

Across the trailing quarter, a price of $124 or less for a flight from New York to Detroit is considered a good deal. The median price observed for this route was $275. Prices can vary, with some flights reaching up to $654 or more during the same period. Travelers aiming for the best value should target prices at or below the $124 threshold.

Historically, April and May have offered the cheapest flights from New York to Detroit, with median prices of $89 and $99 respectively. January also presented a relatively low median price of $119. The annual median price for this route was $275, indicating that these specific months provide significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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New York to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Detroit

How much is a round trip from New York to Detroit

Regular price: $182 - $349

Prices for flights from New York to Detroit are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Detroit is $182 to $349. The current lowest deal is $189 with Allegiant Air for travel from Oct 15-Oct 21.

now $189

Low $182

High $349

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Detroit

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to DTT is May, with a median price of $97. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $487. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $97

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $487

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