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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Flights from Detroit, MI to New York, NY depart on average 63 times per day, taking around 4h 3m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 10 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:15. The fastest flight covers the 480 miles (773 km) distance in 1h 31m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 480 miles (773 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Flights per day 63 |
Direct flights 10 |
Fastest flight 1h 31m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 15
$366
Average ticket price on Sep 15
$543
Fastest journey on Sep 15
1 h 47 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
1 h 50 m
Flights on Sep 15
57
Distance
773 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Detroit, MI to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Detroit, MI to New York, NY will cost around $543 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $366.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 57 flights from Detroit, MI to New York, NY, including 10 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct flights cover the 773 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the longest flights will take 1 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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AA4376Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $139 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $139, while a train costs an average of $457.
Distance: 480 miles (773 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$455 Average price | $139 Average price Cheapest | $457 Average price | $167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 18m Average total duration 16h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28h 49m Average total duration 28h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to New York, NY:
A bus is $315 (€256) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detroit, MI to New York, NY costing on average $455 (€369).
A bus is $318 (€258) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to New York, NY costing on average $457 (€371).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 48m.
Train takes on average 28h 19m.
The table below shows live departures for Detroit, MI to New York, NY flights for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA6251 · UA1397 | 10:55 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h36 | 6:31 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6251 · UA2863 | 10:55 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h07 | 7:02 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6251 · UA2608 | 10:55 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h35 | 7:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6251 · UA700 | 10:55 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h38 | 9:33 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6251 · UA334 | 10:55 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h04 | 8:59 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2582 · AA1330 | 11:01 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h29 | 6:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2582 · AA657 | 11:01 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h59 | 8:00 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2582 · AA1060 | 11:01 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h51 | 7:52 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2582 · AA997 | 11:01 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h46 | 8:47 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA426 · UA1821 | 12:35 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h50 | 5:25 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA426 · UA2812 | 12:35 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h50 | 7:25 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA426 · UA1314 · UA4180 | 12:35 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h56 | 7:31 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6190 · UA4018 | 2:06 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h39 | 6:45 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5381 · UA534 | 2:07 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h25 | 9:32 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5381 · UA1755 · UA4174 | 2:07 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h49 | 9:56 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3611 | 2:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h56 | 4:48 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA302 · UA2033 | 3:29 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h55 | 11:24 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA302 · UA2613 | 3:29 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h27 | 11:56 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3610 · UA2458 | 4:26 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h59 | 9:25 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3610 · UA2605 | 4:26 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h24 | 9:50 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3692 | 4:44 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h59 | 6:43 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4382 · AA4719 | 5:12 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h32 | 11:44 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3644 | 7:02 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h59 | 9:01 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2792 · UA1209 | 7:31 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h26 | 12:57 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4556 · UA1997 | 7:48 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h11 | 11:59 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4556 · UA4016 | 7:48 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 3h42 | 11:30 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, September 15 | |||||
UA3437 · UA265 · UA4165 | 5:25 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h55 | 12:20 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3497 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h51 | 7:51 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA387 · AA365 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h29 | 10:29 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA387 · AA1150 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h05 | 11:05 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA387 · AA822 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h29 | 11:29 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4477 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h47 | 7:47 AM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4707 · AA4366 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h39 | 11:39 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2839 · UA2402 | 6:15 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h23 | 2:38 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2839 · UA678 | 6:15 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h14 | 2:29 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2416+ AA6465 | 6:36 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h54 | 1:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2941+ AA6465 | 6:36 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h53 | 11:29 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA903+ AA6465 | 6:36 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h08 | 2:44 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3652 | 7:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h51 | 8:51 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1439 · AA1697 | 7:30 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h10 | 12:40 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1683 · UA2301 | 7:34 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h24 | 11:58 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1683 · UA1258 | 7:34 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h49 | 12:23 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1683 · UA1643 · UA1464 | 7:34 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h27 | 5:01 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2416+ AA4013 | 8:21 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h09 | 1:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3128+ AA4013 | 8:21 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h02 | 1:23 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2302 · UA1233 | 9:06 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h31 | 5:37 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2302 · UA598 | 9:06 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h20 | 5:26 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4769 · UA2008 · UA2629 | 9:15 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h33 | 6:48 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4376 | 9:29 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h51 | 11:20 AM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3409 | 9:39 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h50 | 11:29 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Leading museum of modern and contemporary art, home to influential works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
Major American art museum inside a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece. Its spiral galleries make the building itself part of the experience.
Vast urban park with lakes, meadows, museums, and scenic paths. It is the city’s classic outdoor escape and a true must-see.
Elevated park built on a former rail line, offering gardens, public art, and fresh perspectives on the West Side.
Bright, busy crossroads famous for giant screens, theaters, and nonstop energy. It is overwhelming, iconic, and quintessentially New York.
A thin, foldable slice with crisp crust and tangy tomato sauce. It is the city’s iconic fast meal, shaped by generations of neighborhood pizzerias.
A hand-rolled boiled and baked bagel, often topped with cream cheese and lox. New York water and long-standing bagel shops made it a city staple.
Salt-cured beef steamed until tender, usually served on rye with mustard. It is a classic Jewish deli sandwich strongly tied to New York food culture.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant highlighting contemporary American cuisine with refined tasting menus. Elegant setting and one of the city’s landmark tables.
Legendary coal-oven pizzeria serving classic New York pies in a casual, bustling setting. A long-standing favorite for an old-school slice experience.
Historic Jewish deli famed for towering pastrami sandwiches and classic counter service. Busy, traditional, and deeply tied to Lower East Side food culture.
Very high costs for hotels, dining, and attractions; transit is moderate, but overall NYC is pricier than most US and global city breaks.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis: 15-20%. Cafes: round up or add $1-2 for drinks.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Detroit, MI to New York, NY by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Detroit, MI to New York, NY flights use the Detroit Wayne County Airport to LaGuardia Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. Use this guide to compare Detroit, MI and New York, NY airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Detroit Wayne County Airport is 3 km from Detroit city centre. Public transport options include:
Detroit Wayne County Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in both Mcmara and North terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and Italian. Top options include Chick-fil-A and Andiamo.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout both terminals, near gates and baggage claimas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Detroit Wayne County Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Detroit Wayne County Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Detroit Wayne County Airport: Elevators, ramps, toilets.
Nearby hotels include Hotels are available within walking distance, including The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport Hotel located in the Mcmara terminal..
LaGuardia Airport is 13 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
LaGuardia Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants in all terminals, including fast food and sit-down options like Shake Shack and La Chula.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals, near main entrances and exits.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at LaGuardia Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at LaGuardia Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at LaGuardia Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, including LaGuardia Plaza Hotel and Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport..
John F. Kennedy International Airport is 3 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals, near gates and check-inas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at John F. Kennedy International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at John F. Kennedy International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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