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$64+ 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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — DTW
Jan 9 — Jan 161
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit
Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to DetroitExplore 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 December 10, 2025.
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 December 10, 2025.
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:45 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 14mJetBlue
Mon 1/56:00 amDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 42mJetBlue
Deal found 12/9![JetBlue logo]()
$162
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:45 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/312:43 pmDTW - JFK
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$193
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Mon 12/299:45 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 14mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/56:06 pmDTW - JFK
1 stop6h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$206
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:45 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 14mJetBlue
Thu 1/16:00 amDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 42mJetBlue
Deal found 12/9![JetBlue logo]()
$207
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Mon 12/156:59 amJFK - DTW
1 stop10h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/136:00 amDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$209
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:45 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 14mJetBlue
Wed 12/316:00 amDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 42mJetBlue
Deal found 12/8![JetBlue logo]()
$214
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Mon 12/158:45 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 12mJetBlue
Tue 1/136:00 amDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 42mJetBlue
Deal found 12/9![JetBlue logo]()
$222
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/279:45 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 14mJetBlue
Thu 1/16:00 amDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 42mJetBlue
Deal found 12/9![JetBlue logo]()
$227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/178:25 amJFK - DTW
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/61:08 pmDTW - JFK
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10![American Airlines logo]()
$228
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/217:59 amJFK - DTW
1 stop24h 54mFrontier
Sat 1/243:16 pmDTW - JFK
1 stop19h 12mFrontier
Deal found 12/8![Frontier logo]()
$229
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Tue 12/168:45 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/312:43 pmDTW - JFK
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$231
Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit
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 December 10, 2025.
Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $128 (Frontier) |
One-way from | $64 (Frontier) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $302 |
Good round-trip deal | $178 or less |
Good one-way deal | $162 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 10, 2025.
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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JFK - DTW
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New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 1/7
9:45 pm-11:56 pm
Nonstop2h 11m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 1/14
6:00 am-7:42 am
Nonstop1h 42m
$137
New YorkDetroit
JFK - DTW
JFKDTW
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 2/1
9:45 pm-11:56 pm
Nonstop2h 11m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 2/3
6:00 am-7:42 am
Nonstop1h 42m
$137
New YorkDetroit
JFK - DTW
JFKDTW
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 2/3
9:45 pm-11:56 pm
Nonstop2h 11m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 2/5
6:00 am-7:42 am
Nonstop1h 42m
$147
New YorkDetroit
JFK - DTW
JFKDTW
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 1/10
9:45 pm-11:56 pm
Nonstop2h 11m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 1/12
6:00 am-7:42 am
Nonstop1h 42m
$147
New YorkDetroit
JFK - DTW
JFKDTW
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 1/12
9:45 pm-11:56 pm
Nonstop2h 11m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 1/16
6:00 am-7:42 am
Nonstop1h 42m
$147
New YorkDetroit
JFK - DTW
JFKDTW
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 1/7
9:45 pm-11:56 pm
Nonstop2h 11m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 1/10
6:00 am-7:42 am
Nonstop1h 42m
$147
New YorkDetroit
JFK - DTW
JFKDTW
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 1/9
9:45 pm-11:56 pm
Nonstop2h 11m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 1/12
6:00 am-7:42 am
Nonstop1h 42m
$147
New YorkDetroit
JFK - DTW
JFKDTW
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 1/9
9:45 pm-11:56 pm
Nonstop2h 11m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 1/18
6:00 am-7:42 am
Nonstop1h 42m
$147
New YorkDetroit
JFK - DTW
JFKDTW
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 2/2
9:45 pm-11:56 pm
Nonstop2h 11m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 2/7
6:00 am-7:42 am
Nonstop1h 42m
$147
New YorkDetroit
JFK - DTW
JFKDTW
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 1/8
9:45 pm-11:56 pm
Nonstop2h 11m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 1/12
6:00 am-7:42 am
Nonstop1h 42m
$157
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from John F Kennedy Intl with our price prediction graph.
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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 December 5, 2025.
Booking 36 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, December 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 $73). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $206). 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 December 10, 2025.
Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 53% 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 December 6, 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 at noon 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.
How often are flights from New York to Detroit delayed?
About 16% of weekly flights between New York and Detroit have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 153 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Detroit flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Detroit flights?
Over the last year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.
The best insider tips for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights
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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 December 10, 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.
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.9
Crew
8.5
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.9
Crew
8.5
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.9
Crew
8.5
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.9
Crew
8.5
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.9
Crew
8.5
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.9
Crew
8.5
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$73 | Average$145 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$93 | Average$198 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$138 | Average$322 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$148 | Average$210 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$158 | Average$258 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |