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$71+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JFK
Oct 8 — Oct 151
Wed 10/8
Wed 10/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in June or August, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). 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 September 8, 2025.

Round-trip from

$120
(lastminute.com)

One-way from

$71
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$422

Good round-trip deal

$337 or less

Good one-way deal

$195 or less
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 8, 2025.

This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2712:16 pmDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 43mJetBlue
Mon 9/299:45 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 9/8$113
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:12 amDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 47mJetBlue
Mon 9/299:45 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 9/6$120
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Tue 10/216:00 amDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 45mJetBlue
Tue 10/2811:30 amJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 06mJetBlue
Deal found 9/6$121
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Thu 10/2312:16 pmDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 43mJetBlue
Thu 10/308:45 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 12mJetBlue
Deal found 9/8$134
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Wed 10/226:00 amDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 45mJetBlue
Wed 10/298:45 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 12mJetBlue
Deal found 9/7$136
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Sat 11/82:31 pmDTW - JFK
Nonstop1h 43mJetBlue
Thu 12/48:45 pmJFK - DTW
Nonstop2h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 9/6$137
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Sat 10/116:48 pmDTW - JFK
1 stop5h 45mFrontier
Tue 10/149:00 amJFK - DTW
1 stop5h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/6$142
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Tue 9/162:52 pmDTW - JFK
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
Mon 9/226:15 amJFK - DTW
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Deal found 9/6$144

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to John F Kennedy Intl 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 September 8, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

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John F Kennedy Intl

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DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/3

3:12 pm-4:53 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/11

8:45 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

$137

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/29

2:31 pm-4:14 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/16

12:10 pm-2:17 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$137

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/15

12:16 pm-1:59 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/18

9:29 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 01m

$137

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

12:16 pm-1:59 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/18

9:29 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 01m

$137

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/1

2:31 pm-4:14 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/7

12:10 pm-2:17 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$137

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-7:49 am

Nonstop1h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/4

8:45 pm-10:48 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$137

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/22

6:45 am-8:29 am

Nonstop1h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/9

9:30 pm-11:42 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

$137

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/14

6:00 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/18

9:29 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 01m

$138

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/31

3:19 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/2

12:10 pm-2:17 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$152

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/16

12:16 pm-1:59 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/18

9:29 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 01m

$157

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

Booking 36 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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 DTT to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 8, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 61% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 September 8, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to JFK are scheduled on a Monday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated September 8, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl 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
7,966 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,914 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 0.6 mi from the city center, Detroit All airports is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New York John F Kennedy Intl from Detroit. Booking flights from All airports (DTT) to New York John F Kennedy Intl should be relatively easy as there are 30 daily outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl from 4 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport can take about 1h 41m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $137. Detroit and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 507 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $90 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and Delta, starting at $97 and $137 round-trip. These flights start at 63% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Consider Endeavor Airlines (99%), Scandinavian Airlines (95%) or Etihad Airways (95%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,459 for a flight from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $83 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - New York John F Kennedy Intl) is currently priced at $136.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to John F Kennedy Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to John F Kennedy Intl 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 Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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 Detroit to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 September 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$90Average$130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$97Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$137Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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