Journey information
Overview: Detroit, MI to New York, NY flight
Flights from Detroit, MI to New York, NY depart on average 32 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $207 (€166) but you can travel from only $136 (€109) by bus.
There are 7 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:06. The fastest flight covers the 480 miles (773 km) distance in 1h 51m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 480 miles (773 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $207 (€166) |
Flights per day 32 |
Direct flights 7 |
Fastest flight 1h 51m |
Cheapest month to travel March |
First flight 05:00 |
Last flight 23:06 |
Detroit, MI - New York, NYCompare Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines, United



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Compare bus and train for Detroit, MI to New York, NY
Omio 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 prices starting from €109. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €109, and a train costs an average of €190.
Distance: 480 miles (773 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus |
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€166 Average price | €190 Average price | €122 Average price Cheapest |
5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 2m Average total duration 18h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 23m Average total duration 15h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Detroit, MI to New York, NY flight times
The table below shows live departures for Detroit, MI to New York, NY flights for today, Thursday, December 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NK1154 | 10:10 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h46 | 11:56 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA488 · UA2181 | 11:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h27 | 9:27 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA488 · UA1397 | 11:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 12h09 | 11:09 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA488 · UA1429 | 11:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h04 | 7:04 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B61419 | 11:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h42 | 12:42 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA488 · UA1318 | 11:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h55 | 9:55 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1739 · AA2792 | 11:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h04 | 4:04 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA488 · UA678 | 11:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h33 | 7:33 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA488 · UA2402 | 11:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h42 | 7:42 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4477 | 11:09 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h50 | 12:59 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NK1455 | 12:08 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h52 | 2:00 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4736 · UA2301 | 12:15 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h06 | 5:21 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4736 · UA1413 | 12:15 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h58 | 5:13 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4736 · UA2700 | 12:15 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h00 | 6:15 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
NK180 · NK2277 | 12:45 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h56 | 11:41 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6289+ AA2807 | 1:19 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h12 | 6:31 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6289+ AA3355 | 1:19 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h10 | 6:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA769 · UA1233 | 2:06 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h22 | 10:28 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA769 · UA1505 | 2:06 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h23 | 12:29 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA769 · UA598 | 2:06 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h18 | 10:24 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA769 · UA1283 | 2:06 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h09 | 11:15 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA769 · UA1579 | 2:06 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h33 | 12:39 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4718 · UA2421 | 2:12 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h41 | 9:53 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4718 · UA398 | 2:12 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h01 | 8:13 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4718 · UA2490 | 2:12 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h13 | 8:25 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4718 · UA1236 | 2:12 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h06 | 7:18 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
B61336 · B61017 | 2:25 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 12h05 | 2:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B61336 · B6517 | 2:25 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h48 | 9:13 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B61336 · B6717 | 2:25 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h06 | 11:31 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5660+ AA4522 | 2:56 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h23 | 8:19 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5376+ AA2201 | 2:56 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h08 | 8:04 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5660+ AA4665 | 2:56 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h15 | 8:11 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5376+ AA2624 | 2:56 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h02 | 7:58 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4407 | 3:36 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h48 | 5:24 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4514 · UA580 | 4:20 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h53 | 10:13 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4514 · UA2421 | 4:20 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h33 | 9:53 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4514 · UA2189 | 4:20 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h53 | 9:13 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3195 · AA1330 | 4:56 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h48 | 11:44 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3195 · AA2912 | 4:56 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h26 | 11:22 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3195 · AA1216 | 4:56 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h33 | 9:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
NK391 | 5:12 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h48 | 7:00 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5560+ AA1594 | 5:48 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h06 | 12:54 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5560+ AA1504 | 5:48 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h41 | 12:29 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5560+ AA3470 | 5:48 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h41 | 10:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3538 · UA1831 | 7:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 3h59 | 11:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3538 · UA2866 | 7:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h14 | 4:44 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3538 · UA3413 | 7:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h13 | 4:43 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3538 · UA3497 | 7:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h14 | 11:44 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2376 · AA1065 | 8:32 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h02 | 3:34 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2376 · AA1060 | 8:32 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h45 | 1:17 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2376 · AA2794 | 8:32 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h54 | 3:26 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2376 · AA3327 | 8:32 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h28 | 2:00 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2376 · AA1461 | 8:32 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h57 | 1:29 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2376 · AA1727 | 8:32 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h58 | 3:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3311 · AA1065 | 10:11 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h23 | 3:34 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3311 · AA2794 | 10:11 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h15 | 3:26 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3311 · AA1070 | 10:11 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h09 | 4:20 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3311 · AA1727 | 10:11 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h19 | 3:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
NK562 | 10:15 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h45 | 12:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4412 | 10:50 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2h01 | 12:51 AM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3420 | 11:48 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h56 | 1:44 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, December 19 | |||||
UA3548 · UA3413 | 12:49 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 3h54 | 4:43 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3548 · UA2866 | 12:49 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 3h55 | 4:44 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
NK393 | 2:28 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h55 | 4:23 AM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Detroit, MI to New York, NY Flight
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.

- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, annual parade featuring giant balloons and floats
- New Year's Eve in Times Square, iconic celebration with a ball drop at midnight
- SummerStage, free outdoor concerts held in Central Park
- Tribeca Film Festival, showcasing independent films and filmmakers.
- Independence Day, spectacular fireworks and patriotic celebrations in July
- Labor Day, marking the end of summer with parades and events in September
- Memorial Day, honoring veterans with ceremonies and the unofficial start of summer in May
- Christmas, festive decorations and holiday spirit throughout December.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from Detroit, MI to New York, NY
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in both terminals, with major outlets including Duty-Free, Brookstone, and Hudson News.
- Parking available with options including short-term, long-term, and economy lots, approximately 3.8€ ($4) per half-hour.
- 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.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets
- Available throughout the airport, in both terminals and near all gates.
- Hotels are available within walking distance, including The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport Hotel located in the Mcmara terminal.
- Showers are available in some lounges, but access may require lounge entry fees.
- Lounges available, including Delta Sky Club and Lufthansa Lounge, offering amenities like scks and drinks.
- Lost and Found services are located in the North terminal and can be contacted for misplaced items.
- Car rental services are available, with major companies like Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise located in the Ground Transportation Center.
- Bus 261, Mcmara terminal, 45 minutes
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including Duty-Free and Hudson News.
- Parking available in multiple lots, approximately 4.7€ ($5) per hour.
- Restaurants in all terminals, including fast food and sit-down options like Shake Shack and La Chula.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, including LaGuardia Plaza Hotel and Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport.
- Lounges available, including American Airlines Admirals Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal B; open daily.
- Car rental services available in terminal A, including Hertz and Avis.
- Bus Q70-SBS, LaGuardia Link, 8 miles
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including Duty-Free and Hudson News.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 3.8€ ($4) per 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in most terminals, including Delta Sky Club and American Airlines Admirals Club.
- Located in Terminal 4, open daily.
- Bus: Q3, Q6, Q7, Q10, B15
- Metro: A, E
- Train: Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)
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