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$78+ 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — DTW
May 3 — May 101
Sat 5/3
Sat 5/10
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 May or April, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 April 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$137
(Delta)

One-way from

$78
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$223

Good round-trip deal

$265 or less

Good one-way deal

$167 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 April 28, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Wed 6/1112:59 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 00mDelta
Wed 6/189:40 pmDTW - JFK
Nonstop2h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/27$137
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 6/269:40 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 17mJetBlue
Sun 6/296:00 amDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 4/27$157
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 6/1111:59 amJFK - DTW
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/186:00 amDTW - JFK
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$158
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/166:59 amJFK - DTW
1 stop11h 01mFrontier
Mon 5/199:58 pmDTW - JFK
1 stop12h 27mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$170

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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 April 28, 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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New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/11

12:59 pm-2:59 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/18

9:40 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$137

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/26

9:40 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/6

6:00 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$157

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/11

11:59 am-6:46 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/18

6:00 am-1:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$158

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/16

6:59 am-6:00 pm

1 stop11h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/19

9:58 pm-10:25 am

1 stop12h 27m

$170

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/20

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$78

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/20

9:45 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

$79

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/24

6:30 am-11:17 am

1 stop4h 47m

$92

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/11

7:25 am-9:34 am

Nonstop2h 09m

$114

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/30

11:29 am-11:20 pm

2 stops11h 51m

$157

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/27

6:55 am-6:50 pm

3 stops11h 55m

$335

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust 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: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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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Cheapflights Insights

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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 58 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 April 28, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 41% 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 March 30, 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.

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 April 28, 2025.

The most flights from JFK to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 April 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from New York to Detroit have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,922 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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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 27 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, Delta ($137), JetBlue ($157), and American Airlines ($158) offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Delta is currently priced 55% 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 Frontier ($78), JetBlue ($79), and American Airlines ($92).

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

    Consider China Eastern (85%), LATAM Airlines (81%) or Korean Air (79%) 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 $1,245, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $108. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $137.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit.

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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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JetBlueCheapest$48Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$80Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$151Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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