Detroit

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Flights to Detroit in 2025

Find the latest flights to Detroit in 2025, 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 June 23, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$209

Round-trip from

$86

One-way from

$48

Good round-trip deal

$152 or less

Good one-way deal

$94 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
From New York to Detroit
One-way flight from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Detroit. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on June 23, 2025.

Sat 7/269:00 pmEWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 08mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/39:07 amDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/23$86
Mon 7/215:59 amLGA - DTW
Nonstop2h 01mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/255:19 pmDTW - LGA
Nonstop1h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/23$102
Thu 8/219:50 amEWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 49mDelta
Thu 8/287:05 amDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 38mDelta
Deal found 6/23$137
Thu 7/179:45 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 14mJetBlue
Tue 7/226:00 amDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 6/23$137
Thu 7/245:59 amLGA - DTW
Nonstop2h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/287:48 pmDTW - LGA
1 stop3h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$148
Fri 8/19:00 pmLGA - DTW
Nonstop2h 09mDelta
Tue 8/1212:40 pmDTW - LGA
Nonstop1h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/23$152
Thu 10/1612:59 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 05mDelta
Tue 10/217:00 amDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 56mDelta
Deal found 6/23$152
Thu 7/246:05 amEWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/287:00 amDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$153
Wed 7/166:30 amJFK - DTW
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/236:00 amDTW - JFK
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/21$159
Tue 8/1212:55 pmLGA - DTW
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Tue 8/197:40 amDTW - LGA
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/23$162
Thu 8/75:00 amEWR - DTW
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/1410:06 amDTW - EWR
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/23$165
Sat 10/46:30 amLGA - DTW
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/76:14 amDTW - LGA
Nonstop1h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/22$195

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NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Sat 7/26

9:00 pm-11:08 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/3

9:07 am-10:48 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$86

New YorkDetroit

LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/21

6:35 am-8:31 am

Nonstop1h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/27

10:49 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$105

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Thu 8/21

9:50 am-11:39 am

Nonstop1h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/26

7:05 am-8:43 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$137

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/17

9:45 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/22

6:00 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$137

New YorkDetroit

LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Thu 7/24

5:59 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/28

7:48 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop3h 51m

$148

New YorkDetroit

LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/1

9:00 pm-11:09 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/12

12:40 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$152

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Thu 7/24

6:05 am-8:07 am

Nonstop2h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/28

7:00 am-8:47 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$153

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/16

6:30 am-11:16 am

1 stop4h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/23

6:00 am-12:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$159

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/19

7:38 pm-10:12 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/22

9:40 pm-11:38 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$192

New YorkDetroit

LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/4

6:30 am-1:02 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/7

6:14 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$195

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

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-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 original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
Airlines
American Airlines

American's Main Cabin Extra offers 34-35” seat pitch, more than standard economy.


American's Flagship Business offers lie-flat seats and a 16” HD touchscreen.

Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus guarantees an empty middle seat for added comfort.


Frontier's Zone 1 boarding is available with a carry-on purchase or special fare bundle.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
JetBlue

JetBlue offers free onboard Wifi and screens at every seat for movies and live TV.


JetBlue's Blue Basic includes a free carry-on, but changes and cancellations come with a fee.

Read more about JetBlueby Blane Bachelor
Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom, early boarding, and upgraded snacks.


Delta offers free Wi-Fi on most domestic flights for SkyMiles members.

Read more about Deltaby Harriet Baskas
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom and is free for MileagePlus Premier members.


United's Basic Economy allows a personal item but no carry-on bags, except for certain members.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom and larger tray tables.


Spirit's Saver$ Club offers discounts on fares, luggage, and security shortcuts.

Airports
DTW

For a quick trip to downtown, use the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX). It offers a comfortable ride with Wi-Fi and takes 30-45 minutes.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
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Best time to book a flight to Detroit

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Detroit. Price data was last updated on June 20, 2025.

The best time to book flights to Detroit is 87 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.

How long is the flight to Detroit?

On average, a flight from New York to Detroit takes 4 hours 40 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.

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 June 15, 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Detroit should consider flying on Thursday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Detroit

The most flights from New York to Detroit are scheduled on a Monday (86 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (68 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Detroit?

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

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).

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 June 23, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Detroit, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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 77 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, Spirit Airlines 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 $29, while round-trip flights cost around $60.

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

    A round-trip flight to Detroit will typically cost around $538, however they can be found for as little as $60.

  • 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 49 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 (0.0 mi away from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).

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