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C$ 79 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to New York

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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to New York

ma., 14 jul. - ma., 21 jul.
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9:07 a.m. - 10:48 a.m.DTW-EWR
1h 41mdirect
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6:05 a.m. - 8:07 a.m.EWR-DTW
2h 02mdirect
C$ 98Spirit Airlines
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ma., 14 jul. - ma., 21 jul.
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:07 a.m. - 10:48 a.m.DTW-EWR
1h 41mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:00 p.m. - 11:08 p.m.EWR-DTW
2h 08mdirect
C$ 99Spirit Airlines
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ma., 3 nov. - on., 3 des.
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12:15 p.m. - 2:03 p.m.DTW-LGA
1h 48mdirect
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2:55 p.m. - 4:58 p.m.LGA-DTW
2h 03mdirect
C$ 186Delta
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to., 14 aug. - lø., 16 aug.
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7:05 a.m. - 8:43 a.m.DTW-EWR
1h 38mdirect
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9:50 a.m. - 11:39 a.m.EWR-DTW
1h 49mdirect
C$ 187Delta
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to., 7 aug. - sø., 17 aug.
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7:00 a.m. - 8:44 a.m.DTW-EWR
1h 44mdirect
United Airlines Logo
6:50 a.m. - 8:48 a.m.EWR-DTW
1h 58mdirect
C$ 206United Airlines
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to., 11 des. - lø., 13 des.
American Airlines Logo
1:40 p.m. - 3:28 p.m.DTW-LGA
1h 48mdirect
American Airlines Logo
9:20 p.m. - 11:19 p.m.LGA-DTW
1h 59mdirect
C$ 208American Airlines
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ti., 9 sep. - to., 11 sep.
Southwest Logo
2:30 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.DTW-LGA
6h 40m1 stop
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6:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.LGA-DTW
5h 45m1 stop
C$ 213Southwest
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fr., 15 aug. - ma., 19 jan.
United Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 9:42 a.m.DTW-EWR
3h 42m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:00 p.m. - 11:04 p.m.EWR-DTW
2h 04mdirect
C$ 220United Airlines
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on., 24 sep. - on., 1 okt.
Southwest Logo
7:10 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.DTW-LGA
7h 45m2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:25 a.m. - 6:25 p.m.LGA-DTW
7h 00m1 stop
C$ 220Southwest
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lø., 19 jul. - on., 23 jul.
American Airlines Logo
5:12 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.DTW-EWR
6h 47m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 a.m. - 9:12 a.m.EWR-DTW
4h 12m1 stop
C$ 311American Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to New York

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 28 cm extra legroom for a nominal fee.


Spirit's Wi-Fi is available gate-to-gate, ensuring connectivity throughout your flight.

Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus offers 8 cm more legroom, enhancing comfort on short flights.


Delta's Wi-Fi is free for SkyMiles members on domestic flights.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers 15 cm more legroom than standard economy seats.


United's Priority Boarding ensures overhead bin space by placing you in Zone 2.

American Airlines

American's Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks.


American's Wi-Fi offers 20 minutes free by watching an ad.

Airports
DTW

For early-morning departures, consider staying at an airport hotel offering parking deals and shuttle service to DTW.

Read more about DTWby Ramsey Qubein
EWR

The Express Bus from EWR to Manhattan is convenient, stopping at Penn Station, Grand Central, and Bryant Park.

Read more about EWRby Harriet Baskas
LGA

For a quick trip to Manhattan, use the Q70 bus from LGA, connecting to subway lines at Jackson Heights.

Read more about LGAby Harriet Baskas
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Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines, EWR and LGA

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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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Expert on DTW

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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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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.

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York cost C$ 126 and was between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is C$ 126.

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 Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New York, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday 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 February, where tickets cost C$ 201 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 354 and C$ 311 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 231, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightC$ 79
Best time to beat the crowds (25% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
Flight from Detroit to Newark Liberty 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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 AirlinesDTW-EWRFeb 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 AirlinesDTW-LGAMar 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$ 58 for a one-way ticket and C$ 72 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?

    Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, Air France, and Virgin Atlantic 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 A321-100/200 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?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and New York, with SkyTeam 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$ 299 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 430 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$ 68 or less one-way and C$ 170 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

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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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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Top 4 airlines serving 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7963 reviews
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

8.0 ExcellentMathew, Jun 2025SAN - JFK
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Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Crew was friendly Love the entertainment in the seat head rest.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

Great staff. Wifi is terrible. Signing up for skylines is a painstaking process. Had to call customer service just to get my flight itinerary and confirmation sent to me. Consistent delays. A well staffed company that is run so poorly. Upper management needs to be renewed.

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

Rode in a smaller plane and short trip meant no snacks, no free wifi or tv. It was only 30min flight so honestly wasn’t a big deal to lack these items.

Kind staff. Snacks are small but that’s the new normal.

I sat in comfort plus. It was fine. Seats were comfortable. I got drinks and snacks.

Good and consistent Printer in lounge did not work for me :(

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

I just got back from a trip with 3 flights each way. The flights were good and we were happy with out experience. There was one steward on our first flight that was harsh and grump with passengers. It did not leave a good impression. All of the other flight crews were great on the other five flights.

Food and flight attendents with positive dispositions and friendly behavior, more professional attitudes

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Liked the hospitality . The ight took us 6 hrs to get from fort myers to ewr.

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

Overall great. I was forced to check my carry-on backpack from EWR to BOS but it came out on the luggage carousel so fast I didn't even get delayed for my pickup.

Boarding was easy. RDU gates can get crowded, be prepared to be patient. Flight was smooth, with excellent service. Pilots really provided a lot of visibility into flight details. Plane and seats were clean and serviceable. TY!

Whenever a passenger purchase a ticket his advantage number should automatically to his information. It's not everyone remember the number. You request for your number and American airline agent say they will email it....and they never email anything and you loose your mileage just because you don't remember your number. It should automatically go your information and associate with your email account at all times

The flight was two hours late to take off. The captain kept making announcements in English, but the volume on the speakers was low and we could not hear him. The flight attendant’s French translation was loud and clear, but we couldn’t understand French. The crew was nowhere to be found to relay what the captain was announcing. Very frustrating experience. American has to do better.

Paid $35 and not able to access the internet at all.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

Flight was delayed bc of mechanical issue. New plane had different configuration so some seats had to be switched. They called all passengers who needed new boarding cards. They did not call us so we thought our seats were the same and fine. When we boarded they informed us our receipts had changed and we are now all sitting separate and in the back row. Both my daughters had meltdowns and started to cry and once we got on the flight, we figured out how we could sit closer to each other, but this was very upsetting.

The trip was very smooth and they provided great customer service

You ant watch TV if you don't have a device, the seats have more space, and the snacks are different.

Flight was empty so had a whole row to myself. Still had to wait to get the bag due to the negligence at Palm Springs departure.

Amazingly comfy flight - I had upgraded for a reasonable price and it was worth it. The food also was good.

Tell them to chose a better, less bumpy route :( my seat had no window all the way at the end 😔

Boarding east and ontime. Seat spacing was tight, and seats don’t recline.

Overall flight was good, the attendant at the desk was pretty rude to me and some other customers. It was my second time flying on my own and I was repeatedly told to use the app to find my seat assignment but the app would not work, in the end it took just a few seconds to print a physical copy, but I was given a lot of trouble over it.

All was good expecting the seats need a bit of cushion. Besides that I can’t complain.

The flight attendant spilled ice all down my leg and all over my suede boots and didn’t even apologize or anything. They just gave me a look like “what?!” Incredibly rude and dismissive. I saw them roll their eyes at other guests and even once yell at a lady with a baby.

My flight was good from my wheelchair assist to the plan & my exit.

Seats are poor. They do not lean back. They do not even have pockets on the back, making it impossible to store a phone or a coke bottle. If you opt for basic economy cheap seats, they stick you always in the middle or window seat, even though there are unoccupied seats on the aisle. And then there is the nickel and diming. No carry-ons. And checking your carry-on is $70. At the end there is no price advantage but there is plenty of aggravation.

The seats were comfortable and not as tight as i would have expected. Would have been nice to be able to recline my seat, which was not available. Some form of free snacks and drink option would be appreciated as well, even just a water and small bag of crackers would have been better than nothing at all.

Bad seats. Very uncomfortable. Crew was fine. Too much upcsharging

WiFi could have been a little more consistent - otherwise a phenomenal and positive experience. The 1000 mile giveaway was awesome!!!

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