What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Detroit?

Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Detroit

How many flights depart from New York to Detroit on average per week?

242 flights are operational weekly from New York to Detroit as of December 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 19% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How often are flights from New York to Detroit delayed?

Historically, on average around 15% of flights between New York and Detroit have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 141 minutes.

How many flights depart from New York to Detroit on average per day?

The number of flights available between New York and Detroit is 34 per day as of December 2025. The most frequent departure time is 5:00p.m., with 55% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Detroit flights?

According to our data, Spirit Airlines has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 10% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How long does it take to fly to Detroit?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in New York, such as New York or Newark, and flying into Detroit, then you can expect flight times to average 1h 45m and 1h 50m, respectively.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Detroit flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Detroit?

Prices for flights from New York to Detroit were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Detroit?

There is 1 operator available for flights from New York to Detroit as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Detroit?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to Detroit.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Detroit trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

C$ 44 Cheap Flights from New York to Detroit in 2025/26

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Detroit?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from C$ 209 to C$ 492. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 116.

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10:25 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.

EWR

DTW

2h 00mdirect

5:05 a.m. - 6:52 a.m.

DTW

EWR

1h 47mdirect

C$ 116Spirit Airlines

Fri, 20 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb

3:00 p.m. - 5:09 p.m.

LGA

DTW

2h 09mdirect

10:05 p.m. - 11:47 p.m.

DTW

LGA

1h 42mdirect

C$ 132Spirit Airlines

Fri, 20 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

6:00 a.m. - 7:56 a.m.

EWR

DTW

1h 56mdirect

5:00 a.m. - 6:47 a.m.

DTW

EWR

1h 47mdirect

C$ 132Spirit Airlines

Fri, 30 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb

2:25 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.

EWR

DTW

2h 00mdirect

1:45 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.

DTW

EWR

1h 40mdirect

C$ 135Spirit Airlines

Thu, 23 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr

5:45 a.m. - 7:41 a.m.

LGA

DTW

1h 56mdirect

8:59 p.m. - 10:41 p.m.

DTW

LGA

1h 42mdirect

C$ 142Spirit Airlines

Fri, 24 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr

5:14 p.m. - 7:36 p.m.

EWR

DTW

2h 22mdirect

6:00 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.

DTW

EWR

1h 55mdirect

C$ 175United Airlines

Mon, 12 Jan - Thu, 15 Jan

6:00 a.m. - 8:14 a.m.

EWR

DTW

2h 14mdirect

7:00 a.m. - 8:52 a.m.

DTW

EWR

1h 52mdirect

C$ 189Delta

Wed, 14 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

LGA

DTW

6h 30m1 stop

1:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

DTW

LGA

7h 30m1 stop

C$ 208Southwest

Fri, 16 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan

6:00 a.m. - 10:07 a.m.

LGA

DTW

4h 07m1 stop

2:19 p.m. - 7:23 p.m.

DTW

LGA

5h 04m1 stop

C$ 212United Airlines

Sun, 11 Jan - Sun, 11 Jan

10:25 a.m. - 8:25 p.m.

LGA

DTW

10h 00m1 stop

7:00 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.

DTW

LGA

6h 05m1 stop

C$ 215Southwest

Thu, 29 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

Southwest flights from New York to Detroit

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Southwest

16 Jan

LGA9:00 a.m.New York LaGuardia

6h 30m

1 stop

DTW3:30 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

19 Jan

DTW1:30 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 30m

1 stop

LGA9:00 p.m.New York LaGuardia

C$ 208

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Southwest

29 Jan

LGA10:25 a.m.New York LaGuardia

10h 00m

1 stop

DTW8:25 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31 Jan

DTW7:00 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6h 05m

1 stop

LGA1:05 p.m.New York LaGuardia

C$ 215

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Southwest

8 Jan

LGA2:30 p.m.New York LaGuardia

5h 55m

1 stop

DTW8:25 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12 Jan

DTW6:50 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6h 40m

1 stop

LGA1:30 p.m.New York LaGuardia

C$ 219

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American Airlines flights from New York to Detroit

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American Airlines

20 Jan

EWR6:00 a.m.Newark

4h 46m

1 stop

DTW10:46 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

20 Jan

DTW5:57 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5h 02m

1 stop

EWR10:59 p.m.Newark

C$ 302

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American Airlines

20 Jan

LGA2:35 p.m.New York LaGuardia

2h 15m

DTW4:50 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

20 Jan

DTW7:29 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

3h 57m

1 stop

LGA11:26 p.m.New York LaGuardia

C$ 341

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American Airlines

26 Jan

LGA9:00 a.m.New York LaGuardia

2h 16m

DTW11:16 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26 Jan

DTW5:57 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6h 01m

1 stop

LGA11:58 p.m.New York LaGuardia

C$ 354

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EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Fri 20/2

10:25 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

Nonstop2h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 23/2

5:05 a.m.-6:52 a.m.

Nonstop1h 47m

C$ 116

New YorkDetroit

LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Fri 20/2

3:00 p.m.-5:09 p.m.

Nonstop2h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

10:05 p.m.-11:47 p.m.

Nonstop1h 42m

C$ 132

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Fri 30/1

6:00 a.m.-7:56 a.m.

Nonstop1h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/2

5:00 a.m.-6:47 a.m.

Nonstop1h 47m

C$ 132

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Thu 23/4

2:25 p.m.-4:25 p.m.

Nonstop2h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 25/4

1:45 p.m.-3:25 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 135

New YorkDetroit

LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Fri 24/4

5:45 a.m.-7:41 a.m.

Nonstop1h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 28/4

8:59 p.m.-10:41 p.m.

Nonstop1h 42m

C$ 142

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Mon 12/1

5:14 p.m.-7:36 p.m.

Nonstop2h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 15/1

6:00 a.m.-7:55 a.m.

Nonstop1h 55m

C$ 175

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Wed 14/1

6:00 a.m.-8:14 a.m.

Nonstop2h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 18/1

7:00 a.m.-8:52 a.m.

Nonstop1h 52m

C$ 189

New YorkDetroit

LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Fri 16/1

9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

1 stop6h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/1

1:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

1 stop7h 30m

C$ 208

New YorkDetroit

LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Sun 11/1

6:00 a.m.-10:07 a.m.

1 stop4h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/1

2:19 p.m.-7:23 p.m.

1 stop5h 04m

C$ 212

New YorkDetroit

LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Thu 29/1

10:25 a.m.-8:25 p.m.

1 stop10h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 31/1

7:00 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

1 stop6h 05m

C$ 215

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Detroit?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Detroit. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 274. If you don’t want to visit Detroit in January, then you should wait until July to fly from New York, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 274.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

The cheapest day to depart from New York to Detroit is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as C$ 158. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from New York to Detroit for around C$ 401.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

Our data shows that the cheapest New York to Detroit flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Detroit in the morning for as low as C$ 231. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of C$ 450.

What is the cheapest New York to Detroit flight route?

Fly from New York LaGuardia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County for the best New York - Detroit flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Detroit?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Detroit from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Detroit for around C$ 362 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Detroit from New York for as low as C$ 209 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to Detroit flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to Detroit flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on New York to Detroit flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between New York to Detroit.

How have New York to Detroit flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for New York to Detroit flights are approximately 65% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New York to Detroit

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Best price found	C$ 100
Fastest flight time	1h 45m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Detroit	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Detroit from New York in the past 72 hours is C$ 100. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 302.

The fastest flight from New York to Detroit takes 1h 45m

Direct flights go from New York to Detroit every day.

There is 1 airport in Detroit. From New York there are direct flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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How far is New York to Detroit by plane?
The distance between New York and Detroit is about 773.6 km. Flights usually cover this in 1h 45m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Detroit?
Prices for flights from New York to Detroit were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Detroit?
There is 1 operator available for flights from New York to Detroit as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Detroit?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to Detroit.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Detroit trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from New York to Detroit?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between New York and Detroit, the leading plane model is Airbus A320-100/200, making up 17.74% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A321neo with 8.69%, Airbus A320 (sharklets) with 8.18%, and Airbus A321 (sharklets) with 8.05%.

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Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 115	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,196 reviews		Search Spirit Airlines flights

Spirit Airlines Flights From New York to Detroit
Spirit Airlines operates around 39 flights from New York to Detroit every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been C$ 174, but momondo users have found Spirit Airlines deals from New York to Detroit from as low as C$ 115 round-trip. Spirit Airlines has been scored 6.3/10 in 8,196 reviews.

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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Detroit from New York with this policy.

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Detroit?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

The cheapest day to depart from New York to Detroit is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as C$ 158. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from New York to Detroit for around C$ 401.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

Our data shows that the cheapest New York to Detroit flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Detroit in the morning for as low as C$ 231. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of C$ 450.

What is the cheapest New York to Detroit flight route?

Fly from New York LaGuardia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County for the best New York - Detroit flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Detroit?

What cabin class options are available on New York to Detroit flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to Detroit flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on New York to Detroit flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between New York to Detroit.

How have New York to Detroit flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for New York to Detroit flights are approximately 65% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Detroit?

Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Detroit

How often are flights from New York to Detroit delayed?

Historically, on average around 15% of flights between New York and Detroit have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 141 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Detroit flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Detroit flights?

According to our data, Spirit Airlines has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 10% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from New York to Detroit on average per day?

The number of flights available between New York and Detroit is 34 per day as of December 2025. The most frequent departure time is 5:00p.m., with 55% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from New York to Detroit on average per week?

242 flights are operational weekly from New York to Detroit as of December 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 19% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Detroit?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in New York, such as New York or Newark, and flying into Detroit, then you can expect flight times to average 1h 45m and 1h 50m, respectively.

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