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$69+ Cheap flights to Detroit

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— DTW
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Wed 9/2
Wed 9/9
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Flights to Detroit in 2026

Cheapest flights to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Detroit. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on August 3, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/110:28 am
SWF
-
DTW
1 stop12h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/26:51 pm
DTW
-
SWF
1 stop16h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/110:28 am
SWF
-
DTW
1 stop12h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/74:23 pm
DTW
-
SWF
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/37:30 pm
SWF
-
DTW
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/116:51 pm
DTW
-
SWF
1 stop16h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$182
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2810:00 pm
LGA
-
DTW
1 stop11h 20m
Frontier
Tue 9/16:00 am
DTW
-
LGA
1 stop10h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/191:00 pm
JFK
-
DTW
1 stop11h 42m
Frontier
Mon 9/217:03 pm
DTW
-
JFK
2 stops16h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 8/1$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/277:31 pm
SWF
-
DTW
1 stop17h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/116:51 pm
DTW
-
SWF
1 stop16h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$191
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/194:55 pm
LGA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 47m
Frontier
Mon 9/217:00 am
DTW
-
LGA
1 stop9h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$192
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/41:00 pm
JFK
-
DTW
1 stop12h 04m
Frontier
Sun 9/66:00 am
DTW
-
JFK
1 stop5h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$192
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/51:00 pm
JFK
-
DTW
1 stop12h 04m
Frontier
Sun 9/66:00 am
DTW
-
JFK
1 stop5h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 8/2$193
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1910:55 pm
LGA
-
DTW
1 stop12h 17m
Frontier
Wed 8/266:00 am
DTW
-
LGA
1 stop10h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 8/2$194
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/264:55 pm
LGA
-
DTW
1 stop6h 52m
Frontier
Mon 9/2810:37 am
DTW
-
LGA
1 stop9h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 8/1$195
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/151:00 pm
JFK
-
DTW
1 stop11h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/195:30 pm
DTW
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$195

Find flight deals to Detroit

Find the latest flights to Detroit in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on August 3, 2026.

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Average price

$270

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$170

One-way from

$69

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$266 or less

Good one-way deal

$199 or less
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Locate flights to Detroit that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on August 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

New WindsorDetroit

SWF - DTW

SWFDTW

New Windsor Stewart

Thu 10/1

10:28 am-11:27 pm

1 stop12h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/2

6:51 pm-11:39 am

1 stop16h 48m

$170

New YorkDetroit

LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/25

9:00 pm-11:21 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/12

9:50 pm-11:33 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$207

New WindsorDetroit

SWF - DTW

SWFDTW

New Windsor Stewart

Thu 10/1

10:28 am-11:27 pm

1 stop12h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/4

8:57 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop21h 26m

$210

New YorkDetroit

LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/16

7:30 am-9:29 am

Nonstop1h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/4

9:55 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$214

New YorkDetroit

LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/18

9:25 am-11:24 am

Nonstop1h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/25

7:00 am-8:47 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$214

New YorkDetroit

LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/9

7:35 am-9:27 am

Nonstop1h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/21

9:50 pm-11:33 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$219

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/8

9:45 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/15

6:00 am-7:48 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$221

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/20

7:10 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/24

6:00 pm-8:09 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$221

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/12

2:37 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/14

5:30 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$222

New WindsorDetroit

SWF - DTW

SWFDTW

New Windsor Stewart

Thu 9/3

7:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

6:46 pm-10:16 am

1 stop15h 30m

$226

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Detroit in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Detroit

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How long is the flight to Detroit?

On average, a flight from New York to Detroit takes 3 hours 36 minutes. Flights to Detroit from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Detroit

The most flights from New York to Detroit are scheduled on a Saturday (79 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (39 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Detroit?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Detroit are Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines.

Delta
Delta
From $89
Frontier
Frontier
From $49
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $121
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $128

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Detroit?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Detroit are Delta, JetBlue and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

When is the best time to book a flight to Detroit?

The best time to book flights to Detroit is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Detroit. Price data was last updated on August 1, 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Detroit should consider flying on Saturday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Monday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

The best insider tips for flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on American Airlines and Frontier

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Harriet Baskas

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated August 3, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andJetBlue to the United States by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,057 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
JetBlue
7.2
Good
3,027 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,842 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,737 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!

FAQs about flying to Detroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) handles most of the flights in and out of Michigan, as it is the busiest airport in the state. It’s an easy drive from downtown Detroit as it is situated 16 miles (26km) southwest of the city, in the suburb of Romulus. It is also only 47 miles (76km) from Toledo, in the neighboring state of Ohio.

To say that Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is big might be considered something of an understatement. The two terminals have close to 150 boarding gates in total, and the Edward H. McNamara Terminal has a one-mile (1.6km) long terminal, making it the second-longest terminal building in the world. Passengers using the airport can rest assured that with a terminal this big, the airport houses plenty of shopping opportunities and some good leg-stretching space (although moving walkways are available for those with travel fatigue).

Cheap flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are generally easy to find because the airport is a hub for both Delta and Spirit Airlines. There are many flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from places such as Toronto, Paris, Amsterdam and Frankfurt; as well as Atlanta, Orlando and New York.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is an airport that makes traveling easy. It has a great range of facilities, and a wide selection of airlines offering regular Detroit flights. Also, despite its size, the airport is easy to navigate.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit?

    If you book a flight to Detroit, you will be flying into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is located 17.3 mi from the center of Detroit. Booking flights from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County should be relatively easy as there are 55 daily flights from 5 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Detroit if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Detroit on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Detroit?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Detroit.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Detroit?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Detroit. One-way flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County typically cost $40, while round-trip flights cost around $79.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Detroit?

    A round-trip flight to Detroit will typically cost around $1,205, however they can be found for as little as $79.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Detroit depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Detroit, Lansing Capital City offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 53 minutes).

  • Does Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County?

    Yes. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport is the closest property to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (1.0 mi away from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).

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Traveling to a place near Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Book flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
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Southfield
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Troy
Auburn Hills
Pontiac
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Livonia
Southgate
Allen Park
Romulus
Roseville
Utica
Ypsilanti
Plymouth
Fremont
Port Huron
Waterford
Madison Heights

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