Journey information
Overview: New York, NY to Detroit, MI flight
Flights from New York, NY to Detroit, MI depart on average 45 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $33 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 9 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 44m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 480 miles (773 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€26) |
Flights per day 45 |
Direct flights 9 |
Fastest flight 1h 44m |
Cheapest month March |
First flight 05:00 |
Last flight 23:06 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from New York, NY to Detroit, MI
Cheapest price
$115
Average price
$478
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Flights per day
75
Distance
773 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from New York, NY to Detroit, MI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Detroit, MI will cost around $478 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $115.
Of the 75 flights that leave New York, NY for Detroit, MI onFri, Feb 27, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Feb 27 the direct flights cover the 773 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Fri, Feb 27 the longest flights will take 2 h 2 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.
NK352 · NK2069
NK2229 · NK2067
NK992 · NK701
NK832
NK2073
NK2073
NK832
NK995
NK300
NK1801Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Detroit, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. 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 flight costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $135.
Distance: 480 miles (773 km)
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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
New York, NY to Detroit, MI flight times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Detroit, MI flights for today, Thursday, February 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
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NK352 · NK205 | 10:15 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h15 | 6:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
NK352 · NK2069 | 10:15 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 10h42 | 8:57 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA492 · UA4048 | 10:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h19 | 6:49 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
NK300 | 10:45 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1h56 | 12:41 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
NK2073 | 10:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h50 | 12:49 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
UA1366 · UA6137 | 11:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h01 | 3:01 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA2991 · AA3195 | 11:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h54 | 3:54 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA1036 · AA3195 | 11:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h54 | 3:54 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA3497 · UA6137 | 11:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h01 | 3:01 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA6224 · UA6119 | 11:15 AM LaGuardia Airport | 9h41 | 8:56 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA1413+ AA3472 | 11:38 AM LaGuardia Airport | 5h54 | 5:32 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA1936+ AA3472 | 12:10 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h22 | 5:32 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA3002+ AA3472 | 12:23 PM LaGuardia Airport | 5h09 | 5:32 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA4709 · AA4616 | 12:35 PM LaGuardia Airport | 6h06 | 6:41 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA332 · UA6119 | 12:35 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h21 | 8:56 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2371 · UA6119 | 12:45 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h11 | 8:56 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA1884 · UA5756 | 12:45 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h45 | 6:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA1074 · UA1349 · UA5890 | 12:55 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h30 | 10:25 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | ||
UA3639 · UA5756 | 1:05 PM LaGuardia Airport | 5h25 | 6:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA4538 · AA4616 | 1:29 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 5h12 | 6:41 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA3700 | 1:46 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h13 | 3:59 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
NK1801 | 1:59 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h02 | 4:01 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
AA4339 | 2:20 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h09 | 4:29 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
AA1793 · AA2376 | 2:53 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h04 | 7:57 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA578 · UA1220 | 3:00 PM LaGuardia Airport | 12h31 | 3:31 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA4177 · UA3671 | 3:05 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h50 | 11:55 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA2111 · AA2376 | 3:15 PM LaGuardia Airport | 4h42 | 7:57 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA3444 · UA3671 | 3:25 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h30 | 11:55 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA1365 · UA2463 · UA3671 | 3:45 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h10 | 11:55 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | ||
UA2603 · UA721 · UA3671 | 4:40 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h15 | 11:55 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | ||
AA3848 · AA4243 | 4:47 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h03 | 9:50 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA4680+ AA4243 | 4:59 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 4h51 | 9:50 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA1999 · UA1220 | 5:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 10h31 | 3:31 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
NK1491 · NK577 | 5:02 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h58 | 2:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
NK1491 · NK2212 | 5:02 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 11h57 | 4:59 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2200 · UA1220 | 5:11 PM LaGuardia Airport | 10h20 | 3:31 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA3439 | 6:49 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h08 | 8:57 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
UA577 · UA2040 · UA4773 | 6:59 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h10 | 3:09 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | ||
UA2120 · UA1220 | 7:10 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h21 | 3:31 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA4409 · AA4357 | 7:30 PM LaGuardia Airport | 4h18 | 11:48 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2485 · UA1625 · UA4773 | 7:35 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h34 | 3:09 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | ||
AA4412 | 7:40 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h08 | 9:48 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
UA3688 · UA3671 | 7:59 PM LaGuardia Airport | 3h56 | 11:55 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
NK984 | 8:00 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h09 | 10:09 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
NK2197 · NK701 | 8:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h25 | 4:25 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA1992 · UA3671 | 8:03 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 3h52 | 11:55 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA533 · UA1991 | 8:17 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h56 | 1:13 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2214 · UA1991 | 8:20 PM LaGuardia Airport | 4h53 | 1:13 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA1355 · UA1046 · UA3475 | 8:25 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h29 | 4:54 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | ||
UA592 · UA685 | 8:36 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h23 | 4:59 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA3437 | 8:49 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h08 | 10:57 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
AA4525+ AA6196 | 8:59 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 5h17 | 2:16 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2674 · UA685 | 9:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h59 | 4:59 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2630 · UA1015 · UA3475 | 9:08 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h46 | 4:54 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | ||
AA4495 · AA4413 | 9:16 PM LaGuardia Airport | 6h03 | 3:19 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA661 · UA4773 | 9:45 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h24 | 3:09 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA4508 · AA4413 | 10:00 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 5h19 | 3:19 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2299 · UA4773 | 10:15 PM LaGuardia Airport | 4h54 | 3:09 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA1216 · AA2352 | 10:17 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h46 | 4:03 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA4465 · AA4413 | 10:18 PM LaGuardia Airport | 5h01 | 3:19 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA1084 · AA2352 | 10:23 PM LaGuardia Airport | 5h40 | 4:03 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA3586 | 11:05 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h17 | 1:22 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
AA2912 · AA2371 | 11:59 PM LaGuardia Airport | 5h39 | 5:38 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
NK2229 · NK2067 | 11:59 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 14h16 | 2:15 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA2041+ AA3383 | 11:59 PM LaGuardia Airport | 5h32 | 5:31 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA2421 · AA2371 | 12:25 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 5h13 | 5:38 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
![]() | 12:29 AM New York, NY | 4h27 | 4:56 AM Detroit, MI | 0 transfersDirect | ||
AA1330 · AA2371 | 12:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h08 | 5:38 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | ||
NK995 | 12:59 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1h55 | 2:54 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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FAQs: New York, NY to Detroit, MI Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Detroit, MI 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 Detroit, MI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Detroit Jazz Festival, the largest free jazz festival in the world featuring renowned artists and vibrant performances
- Detroit Auto Show, an iconic event showcasing the latest innovations in the automotive industry
- Movement Electronic Music Festival, a celebration of electronic music held annually in Hart Plaza with top DJs and immersive experiences.
- Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer with vibrant outdoor activities and events
- Independence Day, spectacular fireworks and festive celebrations throughout the city
- Labor Day, a great time to enjoy the last days of summer with various local festivals and events.
popular airports
Popular airports from New York, NY to Detroit, MI
- 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)
- 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
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