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C$ 49 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to New York

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 98
Overall average: C$ 264
Spirit Airlines
Wed 1/4Wed 8/4
DTW - LGA • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 49
Typical prices: C$ 120-C$ 324
Spirit Airlines
Sat 16/5
DTW - LGA • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to New York (DTW-NYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to New York

Wed, 1 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr
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2:06 p.m. - 3:43 p.m.
DTW
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LGA
1h 37mdirect
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9:59 a.m. - 11:57 a.m.
LGA
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DTW
1h 58mdirect
C$ 98Spirit Airlines
Sat, 2 May - Mon, 4 May
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8:18 p.m. - 10:01 p.m.
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EWR
1h 43mdirect
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4:59 p.m. - 6:53 p.m.
EWR
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DTW
1h 54mdirect
C$ 98Spirit Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Mon, 4 May
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8:18 p.m. - 10:01 p.m.
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EWR
1h 43mdirect
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4:59 p.m. - 6:53 p.m.
EWR
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DTW
1h 54mdirect
C$ 106Spirit Airlines
Mon, 20 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
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1:58 p.m. - 3:39 p.m.
DTW
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LGA
1h 41mdirect
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10:59 a.m. - 12:52 p.m.
LGA
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DTW
1h 53mdirect
C$ 112Spirit Airlines
Fri, 10 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr
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8:59 p.m. - 10:35 p.m.
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LGA
1h 36mdirect
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6:29 p.m. - 8:24 p.m.
LGA
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DTW
1h 55mdirect
C$ 113Spirit Airlines
Sat, 21 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
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6:00 a.m. - 7:37 a.m.
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LGA
1h 37mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:53 p.m. - 8:48 p.m.
LGA
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DTW
1h 55mdirect
C$ 116Spirit Airlines
Sat, 2 May - Mon, 4 May
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8:30 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.
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LGA
1h 40mdirect
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8:54 p.m. - 10:52 p.m.
LGA
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DTW
1h 58mdirect
C$ 117Spirit Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
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8:18 p.m. - 10:01 p.m.
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EWR
1h 43mdirect
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4:59 p.m. - 6:53 p.m.
EWR
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DTW
1h 54mdirect
C$ 117Spirit Airlines
Thu, 7 May - Mon, 18 May
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8:18 p.m. - 10:01 p.m.
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EWR
1h 43mdirect
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10:29 p.m. - 11:31 a.m.
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13h 02m
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C$ 143Multiple Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Mon, 4 May
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8:18 p.m. - 10:01 p.m.
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1h 43mdirect
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10:29 p.m. - 11:31 a.m.
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C$ 145Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to New York flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York departing in April.

What is the cheapest Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York costs C$ 96 on the route between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Newark Airport (EWR). However, over the past month, flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) were, on average, 24% cheaper than other Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-New York routes. The most popular route is between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Newark Airport (EWR).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to New York?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Detroit to New York, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New York, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York is January, where tickets cost C$ 176 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 286 and C$ 269 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to New York

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines, EWR and LGA

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightC$ 49
Best time to beat the crowds (24% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
Flight from Detroit to New York LaGuardia Airport

When to book flights from Detroit to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Detroit to New York: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Detroit to New York 
MollieFlew with Spirit Airlines
DTW
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EWR
Feb 2025
You have to weigh your bags yourself, there is no assistant to help check bags like on delta, so it takes longer and is more of a pain. Long lines, count on an extra few minutes. Other than that, everything was fine.
Verified travelerFlew with Spirit Airlines
DTW
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LGA
Mar 2024
Show up extra early, especially if you are flying with kids. There are no employees around to assist you.

FAQs for booking Detroit to New York flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York was C$ 49 for a one-way ticket and C$ 98 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to New York?

    When flying out of Detroit you will be using Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. You will be landing at one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to New York?

    American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to New York flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to New York?

    The Airbus A321 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to New York?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and New York, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to New York?

    There are direct flights from Detroit to New York on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to New York, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to New York are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 187 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 391 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to New York?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to New York?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 291 or less one-way and C$ 369 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to New York?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to New York.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to New York

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue, +1 more

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Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue, +1 more

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Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue, +1 more

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Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue, +1 more

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Friday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

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Direct returns

New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Detroit to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to New York? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8261 reviews
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
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Cabin was not pressurized properly. Several passengers had respiratory difficulties.

4.0 OkayFelix, Mar 2026
BOS - LGA
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Cabin was not pressurized properly. Several passengers had respiratory difficulties.

The staff was fine. The plane was extremely tight, and I paid for the wifi and it did not work at all. I was actually going to ask for a refund.

2+hrs delay without any reason provided and a cramped flight

Terrible. Four hour delay because Delta could not find crew to man the aircraft. Terrible communication. Terrible insight into the delays. One of the worst flight experiences I’ve had.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Good experience and the flight landed early. There was no food I had or entertainment.

Flight was delayed and no reasons provided. After the passengers were boarded, the crew made announcement that the captain has jot arrived and he would take another 15 mins. All passengers patiently sat until the captain came and started. Terrible experience!

Flight delay was frustrating, also you cannot checkin online without delta app, web browser check-in throw errors

bulkhead seat had very little legroom - even in bsiness class.

This was one of the worst flights I’ve been on in years. I upgraded to comfort and had such an uncomfortable experience. The person next to me was oversized - which I understand - however, they took up their space and mine. I could only use about 50% of my seat space to not be physically touching this person the entire flight and there was no spatial awareness. I also could not use the seat outlet because their body was obstructing it. It was very inconvenient. Their body kept touching me repeatedly during the flight and I felt very uncomfortable. To pay more for an upgraded space and then not even being able to use it was highly disappointing.

There was no WiFi available, there were mechanical problems with the plane and we landed at C 124, then the gate was switched to A 26, then all the way back to C126! For a 75 yo woman traveling alone, this was a difficult journey, indeed!

2+ hours delayed Outlet in row 12 did not work Tv monitors did not work Lights kept off the entire flight for at 5pm-7pm flight

Plane outlets in my row not working to charge phone. Staff response was, well it should be. Plug into seed for volume not working well. Had to find the sweet spot for plug in or it would shut off and on.

I upgraded my seat and was promised it would be next to the emergency door for extra leg room and they said it was premium plus but it was at the back of the plane...same thing happened from Newark to Dubai

HORRIBLE, my initial flight was cancelled, they made me pay $200 extra dollars and that got cancelled as well! After 6 cancellations I decided to get a refund because I needed to get home to my babies. Out of $1000+ dollars they offered me only $40 in refund! Totally unacceptable! The flight that they cancelled I was able to fly it on another airline. I had to spend $400 on one way tickets just to get home! I’m still getting the runaround.

I wish there were outlets to charge my iPhone. The crew was great; we had a female pilot who was great with explaining what was happening and delays,

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

Very turbulent trip made it pretty bearable, plus the lack of refreshments served and the lack of any air conditioning before takeoff which took an hour or more.

They brought an empty plane to the gate. Then a flight delay was announced for maintenance and waiting on a part. I was then put on a flight to San Francisco instead with a connecting flight to my final destination. Arrived at my final destination 2 hours late.

Flight team stood out for perzonal attention, kindness at bright cheery attitudes at 8am. Very helpful.

Very smooth flight, good legroom with the "even more room" seats. Entertainment choice was excellent, wifi on board, plane was modern. Pilot got a round of applause for a smooth landing in very blustery conditions. Love flying with them. Check in was OK too. We were too early so we had to wait until groundstaff showed up 3hrs before the flight.

The crew for the flight was A+ top notch. They were friendly and professional and made the flight a very relaxing and enjoable.

No included food for a 5 hour flight and the entertainment was only accessible if you had wired headphones (not provided). Otherwise though, great and smooth flying and customer service.

They initially informed us that the flight was delayed, but only after waiting an hour for updates. In any event, the flight was canceled, but the way it was handled was really poor and egregious. I feel they handled the situation of informing travelers very irresponsibly. I sat in a wheelchair at the airport for over four hours before finally being told that the flight was canceled.

Horribly rude check in at airport, worst in 25 years of flying. All over a simple issue they could have googled to resolve.

The ride share experience in JFK is terrible. After traveling on a flight, then you need to take a subway to the last stop to get an uber or lyft. Unacceptable. Bad job JetBlue for permitting JFK and Port Authority to do this to your passengers.

Four plus hour flight delay in New York caused us to take off after 11:30pm. We didn’t arrive at our hotel until five hours after check in. Started the trip off feeling exhausted.

I don’t usually fly budget airlines or airlines in the United States. It was as good as any other airline. The seats are comfortable and the airline attendants are not rude & surly. Very nice flight (s).

They have the most inexperienced / rude flight staff I’ve encountered

I paid extra for a seat closer to the front. The TV didn’t work at all for the entire flight. Would have been nice to know before I purchased an “upgraded “ seat

Spirit Airlines at Laguardia is a small terminal so it is quick to get to your gate and to get your luggage. The flight is short enough to orlando and the price was very inexpensive. The seats do not move so you can't recline. Drinks and snakcks should be complimentary.

Flight was delayed due to waiting for crew! Flight attendants did not offer us food or drinks. Did not communicate with them at all other than at boarding and leaving the plane.

Crew was very nice. Take off and landing were great. Economy seats are not comfortable. Extra cost for snacks.

Flight got cancelled 1.5 hours prior to gate open and logistics of travel got delayed.

Flight has been canceled 10 minutes before the departure time and no explanation was given. What a joke of a company

Everything was OK, the deicing took a long time, our connections were almost missed.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Spirit loves to pick and choose when to harass you about your personal item. I’ve flown numerous times with the same bag with no problem yet flying out of Orlando they forced me to pay $99 for a carry on and then ran out of overhead space. Do better!

Cheap, only one short delay. No issues despite bad weather. Able to take a big backpack for free.

Had to pay for water if wanted it. Seats are close unless you get upgraded. Flight was fine. Will travel again with spirit.

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