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$79+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — DTW
Jul 30 — Aug 61
Wed 7/30
Wed 8/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in June or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 25, 2025.

Round-trip from

$129
(lastminute.com)

One-way from

$79
(Flysmarter)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$301

Good round-trip deal

$230 or less

Good one-way deal

$179 or less
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 25, 2025.

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Mon 9/89:45 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 14mJetBlue
Mon 9/156:12 amDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 47mJetBlue
Deal found 7/24$129
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/169:35 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 24mDelta
Tue 8/197:00 amDTW - JFK
Nonstop2h 00mDelta
Deal found 7/24$142
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/411:59 amJFK - DTW
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/69:23 amDTW - JFK
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$159
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Mon 9/296:15 amJFK - DTW
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Tue 9/302:52 pmDTW - JFK
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$170

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/8

9:45 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/15

6:12 am-7:59 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$129

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/4

7:45 pm-10:18 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/8

9:40 pm-11:38 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$137

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/4

11:59 am-6:01 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/6

9:23 am-4:05 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$159

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/29

6:15 am-2:46 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/30

2:52 pm-1:08 am

1 stop10h 16m

$170

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/10

9:45 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

$79

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/19

11:58 am-7:11 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$80

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/23

6:00 am-2:08 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$89

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/22

7:45 pm-10:18 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$134

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/19

11:33 am-5:47 am

2 stops18h 14m

$203

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit. Price data was last updated on July 18, 2025.

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JFK to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 25, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 57% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit. Price data was last updated on July 20, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 25, 2025.

The most flights from JFK to DTW are scheduled on a Wednesday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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 July 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, JetBlue, and American Airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,967 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,967 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,967 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,912 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,967 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,967 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,244 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,967 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 17.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit. 4 airlines have flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from New York John F Kennedy Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 26 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, JetBlue ($129), Delta ($137), and American Airlines ($159) offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. JetBlue is currently priced 59% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are JetBlue ($79), American Airlines ($80), and Frontier ($89).

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    Consider LATAM Airlines (89%), Endeavor Airlines (83%) or KLM (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? While on average our users pay $2,198, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $98. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $137.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit

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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$77Average$153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$93Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$142Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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