How often are flights from New York to Detroit delayed?

Historically, on average around 16% 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 143 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 45 per day as of January 2026. The most frequent departure time is 1:00p.m., with 41% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

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 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 13% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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 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?

320 flights are operational weekly from New York to Detroit as of January 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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 January 2026.

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.

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10:59 a.m. - 12:56 p.m.

LGA

DTW

1h 57mdirect

2:06 p.m. - 3:49 p.m.

DTW

LGA

1h 43mdirect

C$ 147Spirit Airlines

Wed, 29 Apr - Thu, 14 May

8:34 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.

EWR

DTW

2h 16mdirect

11:31 a.m. - 1:26 p.m.

DTW

EWR

1h 55mdirect

C$ 163United Airlines

Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb

8:34 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.

EWR

DTW

2h 16mdirect

9:00 a.m. - 10:58 a.m.

DTW

EWR

1h 58mdirect

C$ 177United Airlines

Sun, 1 Feb - Thu, 5 Feb

5:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

EWR

DTW

8h 15m

1 stop

2:35 p.m. - 11:29 p.m.

DTW

EWR

8h 54m

1 stop

C$ 189Spirit Airlines

Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 2 Mar

8:34 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.

EWR

DTW

2h 16mdirect

7:45 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.

DTW

EWR

4h 14m

1 stop

C$ 190United Airlines

Sat, 7 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb

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$ 192Delta

Sat, 7 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb

6:00 a.m. - 10:04 a.m.

EWR

DTW

4h 04m

1 stop

11:35 a.m. - 1:25 p.m.

DTW

EWR

1h 50mdirect

C$ 197United Airlines

Thu, 19 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

1:00 p.m. - 3:06 p.m.

EWR

DTW

2h 06mdirect

10:20 a.m. - 12:09 p.m.

DTW

EWR

1h 49mdirect

C$ 204Delta

Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb

3:40 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.

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DTW

6h 05m

1 stop

12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

DTW

LGA

5h 00m

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C$ 210Southwest

Fri, 6 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

1:40 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

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DTW

6h 35m

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6:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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6h 30m

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C$ 214Southwest

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United Airlines flights from New York to Detroit

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United Airlines

3 Feb

EWR8:34 a.m.Newark

2h 16m

DTW10:50 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10 Feb

DTW11:31 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 55m

EWR1:26 p.m.Newark

C$ 163

United Airlines

1 Feb

EWR8:34 a.m.Newark

2h 16m

DTW10:50 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5 Feb

DTW9:00 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 58m

EWR10:58 a.m.Newark

C$ 176

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7 Feb

EWR8:34 a.m.Newark

2h 16m

DTW10:50 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10 Feb

DTW7:45 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 14m

1 stop

EWR11:59 p.m.Newark

C$ 190

Spirit Airlines flights from New York to Detroit

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29 Apr

LGA10:59 a.m.New York LaGuardia

1h 57m

DTW12:56 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14 May

DTW2:06 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 43m

LGA3:49 p.m.New York LaGuardia

C$ 147

Spirit Airlines

2 Mar

EWR5:15 a.m.Newark

8h 15m

1 stop

DTW1:30 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

2 Mar

DTW2:35 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 54m

1 stop

EWR11:29 p.m.Newark

C$ 189

Spirit Airlines

19 Mar

EWR10:06 a.m.Newark

12h 40m

1 stop

DTW10:46 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22 Mar

DTW9:59 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 36m

EWR11:35 p.m.Newark

C$ 222

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Wed 29/4

10:59 a.m.-12:56 p.m.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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2:06 p.m.-3:49 p.m.

Nonstop1h 43m

C$ 147

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Newark

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8:34 a.m.-10:50 a.m.

Nonstop2h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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11:31 a.m.-1:26 p.m.

Nonstop1h 55m

C$ 163

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EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

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8:34 a.m.-10:50 a.m.

Nonstop2h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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9:00 a.m.-10:58 a.m.

Nonstop1h 58m

C$ 176

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EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Mon 2/3

5:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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2:35 p.m.-11:29 p.m.

1 stop8h 54m

C$ 189

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EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Sat 7/2

8:34 a.m.-10:50 a.m.

Nonstop2h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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7:45 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop4h 14m

C$ 190

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EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Sat 7/2

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

Nonstop2h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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

Nonstop1h 52m

C$ 192

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Thu 19/3

6:00 a.m.-10:04 a.m.

1 stop4h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/3

11:35 a.m.-1:25 p.m.

Nonstop1h 50m

C$ 197

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EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Tue 3/2

1:00 p.m.-3:06 p.m.

Nonstop2h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/2

10:20 a.m.-12:09 p.m.

Nonstop1h 49m

C$ 204

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LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/2

3:40 p.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop6h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/2

12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

1 stop5h 00m

C$ 210

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LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Sat 31/1

1:40 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop6h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/2

6:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

1 stop6h 30m

C$ 214

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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, March 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$ 271. If you don’t want to visit Detroit in March, then you should wait until January to fly from New York, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 275.

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 Sunday when prices can be found for as low as C$ 165. 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$ 405.

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 evening. Our users have found flights to Detroit in the evening for as low as C$ 224. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of C$ 496.

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$ 345 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$ 208 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 January 2026, prices for New York to Detroit flights are approximately 19% cheaper 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$ 96
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$ 96. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 290.

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 January 2026.
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 16.56% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A321 (sharklets) with 9.85%, Airbus A321neo with 9.14%, and Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) with 7.13%.

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Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 116	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,321 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$ 202, but momondo users have found Spirit Airlines deals from New York to Detroit from as low as C$ 116 round-trip. Spirit Airlines has been scored 6.3/10 in 8,321 reviews.

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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 Sunday when prices can be found for as low as C$ 165. 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$ 405.

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 evening. Our users have found flights to Detroit in the evening for as low as C$ 224. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of C$ 496.

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 January 2026, prices for New York to Detroit flights are approximately 19% cheaper 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 16% 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 143 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 13% 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 45 per day as of January 2026. The most frequent departure time is 1:00p.m., with 41% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

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

320 flights are operational weekly from New York to Detroit as of January 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 18% 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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