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$69+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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JFK — DTW
Oct 17 — Oct 241
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Round-trip from

$127
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$69
(JetBlue)

Popular in

December

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September

Average price

$197

Good round-trip deal

$166 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 or less
From New York John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($117 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Tue 9/309:45 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 14mJetBlue
Sat 10/412:16 pmDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 43mJetBlue
Deal found 9/14$127
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Wed 10/19:45 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 14mJetBlue
Wed 10/86:00 amDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 9/16$129
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Thu 10/239:29 amJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 01mJetBlue
Sun 10/266:00 amDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 9/16$133
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Sat 10/119:45 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 14mJetBlue
Fri 10/176:00 amDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 9/17$137
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Thu 10/239:45 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 14mJetBlue
Mon 10/276:00 amDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 9/14$138
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Mon 9/299:45 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 14mJetBlue
Thu 10/1612:16 pmDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 43mJetBlue
Deal found 9/15$142
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Wed 10/89:00 amJFK - DTW
1 stop5h 47mFrontier
Sat 10/116:48 pmDTW - JFK
1 stop5h 45mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$143
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Fri 9/269:00 amJFK - DTW
1 stop5h 46mFrontier
Mon 9/299:19 pmDTW - JFK
1 stop14h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$144
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Thu 10/26:59 amJFK - DTW
1 stop25h 45mFrontier
Mon 10/63:42 pmDTW - JFK
1 stop9h 26mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$145
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Thu 10/239:00 amJFK - DTW
1 stop7h 03mFrontier
Mon 10/274:58 pmDTW - JFK
1 stop7h 35mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$146

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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

Tue 11/11

11:30 am-1:36 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/17

6:00 am-7:49 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$137

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/4

9:30 am-11:31 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/7

12:16 pm-1:59 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$137

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/3

8:45 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/7

6:05 am-7:54 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$137

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/23

9:29 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/26

6:00 am-7:49 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$137

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/23

9:29 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/27

6:00 am-7:49 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$138

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/4

8:45 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/8

6:05 am-7:54 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$152

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/22

9:29 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/27

3:19 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$152

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/5

8:45 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/8

6:05 am-7:54 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$152

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/5

8:45 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/6

6:05 am-7:54 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$157

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/30

12:10 pm-2:17 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/31

3:19 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$157

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JFK

For a quick trip to JFK, the Long Island Railroad from Penn Station is fastest, taking about 20-25 minutes.

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DTW

Use the Detroit Air Xpress for a quick, 30-minute ride to downtown with comfy seats and free Wi-Fi.

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Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit

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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 September 12, 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, August 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 $250). 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 September 17, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 60% 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 September 14, 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.

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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 September 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue 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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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. 5 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 32 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day.

  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    JetBlue can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in just under 2h 06m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 507 mi between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Most flights are nonstop.

  • 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, Spirit Airlines ($80), JetBlue ($93), and Frontier ($128) offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 73% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Consider Endeavor Airlines (97%), Air France (95%) or LATAM Airlines (94%) 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 $914, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $73. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $127.

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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, August 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 $250). 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 5 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$80Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$93Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$144Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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