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£63 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to New York

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to New York departing on 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Detroit to New York (DTW-NYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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.

Recent return flight deals from Detroit to New York

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to New York.
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United Airlines Logo
10:05 - 11:54DTW-EWR
1h 49mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:14 - 08:12EWR-DTW
1h 58mdirect
£103United Airlines
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Wed, 21 May - Tue, 27 May
United Airlines Logo
10:05 - 11:54DTW-EWR
1h 49mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:10 - 08:08EWR-DTW
1h 58mdirect
£113United Airlines
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Wed, 21 May - Sun, 25 May
American Airlines Logo
17:16 - 23:02DTW-EWR
5h 46m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
05:00 - 09:15EWR-DTW
4h 15m1 stop
£119American Airlines
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Wed, 4 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun
United Airlines Logo
10:05 - 11:54DTW-EWR
1h 49mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 10:05EWR-DTW
4h 05m1 stop
£120United Airlines
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Wed, 21 May - Sun, 25 May
Delta Logo
07:19 - 09:01DTW-EWR
1h 42mdirect
Delta Logo
09:40 - 11:36EWR-DTW
1h 56mdirect
£124Delta
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Sat, 5 Jul - Sat, 12 Jul
Delta Logo
07:15 - 08:54DTW-EWR
1h 39mdirect
Delta Logo
20:20 - 22:20EWR-DTW
2h 00mdirect
£126Delta
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Sat, 12 Jul - Mon, 14 Jul
Delta Logo
07:15 - 08:54DTW-EWR
1h 39mdirect
Delta Logo
20:20 - 22:20EWR-DTW
2h 00mdirect
£129Delta
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Tue, 8 Jul - Fri, 18 Jul
Delta Logo
07:22 - 09:00DTW-EWR
1h 38mdirect
Delta Logo
05:59 - 07:49EWR-DTW
1h 50mdirect
£132Delta
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Wed, 21 May - Sun, 25 May
Delta Logo
08:25 - 14:28DTW-EWR
6h 03m1 stop
Delta Logo
20:20 - 22:20EWR-DTW
2h 00mdirect
£133Delta
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Thu, 10 Jul - Fri, 18 Jul
Spirit Airlines Logo
15:23 - 16:54DTW-EWR
1h 31mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
17:59 - 19:49EWR-DTW
1h 50mdirect
£169Spirit Airlines
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Fri, 16 May - Mon, 19 May

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 specific 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
Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus seats provide up to 8 cm extra legroom, enhancing comfort on short flights.


Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, ensuring connectivity.

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United Airlines

United's Premier Access offers priority check-in and boarding, ideal for efficient travel.


United's Economy Plus seats offer up to six inches more legroom for added comfort.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Economy Light fare is ideal for short trips without checked luggage.


Lufthansa's Miles & More programme offers points on flights and purchases, enhancing travel value.

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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 £62 and was between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Newark Airport (EWR). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £62.

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 your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New York on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Detroit to New York. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

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 May, where tickets cost £104 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £196 and £169 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £337, 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 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Detroit to New York

Low season

February

High season

May
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 27% lower on average.

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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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.
AdelaideFlew with JetBlueDTW-JFKApr 2024
Arrive to airport early, relax and enjoy the short flight

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 £84 for a one-way ticket and £137 for a return.

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

    Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, and KLM 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 A320 (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?

    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.

  • 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 return 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.

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Prefer to fly direct from Detroit 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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