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$44+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — DTW
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in September or May, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) 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 November 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$81
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$44
(Expedia)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$249

Good round-trip deal

$134 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 or less
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Cheapest flights from Newark to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 26, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/111:55 pmEWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 45mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/156:58 pmDTW - EWR
1 stop14h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/25$81
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/121:55 pmEWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 45mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/205:10 amDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/24$82
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:59 amEWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 44mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/510:27 pmDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/24$83
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/107:00 amEWR - DTW
1 stop8h 34mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/162:50 pmDTW - EWR
1 stop5h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/24$86
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/146:00 amEWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 44mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/1810:27 pmDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/24$88
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:59 amEWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 44mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/2210:27 pmDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/25$89
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/111:55 pmEWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 45mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/1311:19 amDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/26$90
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/126:00 amEWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 44mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/154:39 pmDTW - EWR
1 stop7h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/24$91
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/126:00 amEWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/136:00 amDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/25$93
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1310:00 pmEWR - DTW
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/1411:19 amDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/25$94
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:00 amEWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/165:50 amDTW - EWR
1 stop14h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/25$95

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 November 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Newark

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Detroit

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Depart

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Price

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Thu 12/25

10:00 pm-11:51 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

5:10 am-6:56 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$124

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Sat 12/6

6:00 am-7:44 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/9

8:17 pm-10:03 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$135

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Fri 1/9

10:11 am-11:41 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

5:00 am-6:47 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$138

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Mon 12/8

9:40 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/14

9:00 am-10:57 am

Nonstop1h 57m

$147

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Fri 1/9

6:00 am-8:14 am

Nonstop2h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

9:30 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$147

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Thu 2/12

6:00 am-10:01 am

1 stop4h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/19

6:00 am-7:58 am

Nonstop1h 58m

$147

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Fri 1/9

6:00 am-8:14 am

Nonstop2h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/15

7:00 am-8:52 am

Nonstop1h 52m

$147

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Wed 12/31

9:31 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/4

6:00 am-7:50 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$147

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-8:14 am

Nonstop2h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-8:52 am

Nonstop1h 52m

$148

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

Wed 1/7

9:30 pm-11:49 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/9

2:33 pm-4:27 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$148

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Newark to Detroit in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Newark 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 Newark Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark to Detroit

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Newark to Detroit. Price data was last updated on November 21, 2025.

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $60). Flying from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $89). 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 EWR to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 November 26, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Newark to Detroit. Price data was last updated on November 25, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
Airports
EWR

Plan for long security waits at EWR. Arrive at least two hours early as wait times can vary significantly between terminals.

Read more about EWRby Brandon Schultz
DTW

For a quick ride to downtown, use the Detroit Air Xpress. It offers luxury buses with Wi-Fi and takes about 30-45 minutes.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
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Brandon Schultz

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Brandon Schultz

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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 November 26, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,999 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
7.9
Good
7,999 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,999 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,046 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,999 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
11,038 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,999 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,158 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,999 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from Newark?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 17.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Newark to Detroit. 4 airlines have flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Newark on a regular basis. Booking flights from Newark to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 24 inbound flights from Newark per day.

  • How long is the flight from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    For as low as $124, Spirit Airlines can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Newark Airport in 1h 51m. The distance between Newark Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 486 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($59), Delta ($109), and United Airlines ($118) offers the cheapest pricing from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Spirit Airlines is priced at 72% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on time: Endeavor Airlines (100%), Aeromexico (97%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? While on average our users pay $854, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $50. The most popular route (Newark - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $59.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Newark to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Newark to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Newark to Detroit?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Newark to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $60). Flying from Newark Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $89). 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 Newark to Detroit

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Newark to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$59Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$109Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$118Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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