John F Kennedy Intl

$64+ 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JFK
Mar 14 — Mar 211
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in September or August, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Friday

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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 February 12, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/115:07 pm
DTW
-
JFK
1 stop8h 06m
Frontier
Wed 3/1810:00 am
JFK
-
DTW
1 stop6h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$134
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Mon 3/96:00 am
DTW
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 42m
JetBlue
Thu 3/129:45 pm
JFK
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 14m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/9$136
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/255:09 pm
DTW
-
JFK
1 stop7h 50m
Frontier
Sun 4/266:00 am
JFK
-
DTW
1 stop27h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/45:08 pm
DTW
-
JFK
1 stop7h 55m
Frontier
Fri 3/66:00 am
JFK
-
DTW
1 stop26h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$138
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/77:24 pm
DTW
-
JFK
1 stop5h 49m
Frontier
Mon 3/96:00 am
JFK
-
DTW
1 stop26h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/45:08 pm
DTW
-
JFK
1 stop7h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/56:00 am
JFK
-
DTW
1 stop7h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/79:32 am
DTW
-
JFK
1 stop15h 41m
Frontier
Thu 3/1210:00 am
JFK
-
DTW
1 stop6h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$141
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/134:57 pm
DTW
-
JFK
1 stop8h 16m
Frontier
Mon 3/166:00 am
JFK
-
DTW
1 stop26h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$142
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Wed 2/255:28 pm
DTW
-
JFK
1 stop7h 35m
Frontier
Tue 3/34:29 pm
JFK
-
DTW
1 stop16h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$144
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Wed 3/116:00 am
DTW
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 42m
JetBlue
Wed 3/189:45 pm
JFK
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 14m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/11$147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/248:48 pm
DTW
-
JFK
1 stop18h 41m
Frontier
Sat 2/281:00 pm
JFK
-
DTW
1 stop19h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$148

Find 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 February 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$134
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$64
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$225

Good round-trip deal

$264 or less

Good one-way deal

$218 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-New York John F Kennedy Intl flight deals.
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From Detroit (DTT) to New York John F Kennedy Intl
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to New York John F Kennedy Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to New York John F Kennedy Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to New York John F Kennedy Intl.

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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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Detroit

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John F Kennedy Intl

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DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-7:47 am

Nonstop1h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/27

9:31 pm-11:46 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$137

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/7

7:45 pm-9:41 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/14

4:01 pm-6:23 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$147

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/7

6:00 am-7:42 am

Nonstop1h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/12

9:45 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

$147

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/13

7:55 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/16

12:59 pm-3:06 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$152

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/7

7:45 pm-9:41 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/18

7:15 am-9:29 am

Nonstop2h 14m

$152

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/11

7:45 pm-9:41 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/14

7:25 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$157

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/7

8:00 pm-10:02 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/10

12:59 pm-3:01 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$157

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/7

8:00 pm-10:02 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/2

7:15 am-9:29 am

Nonstop2h 14m

$167

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/19

6:00 am-7:42 am

Nonstop1h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/24

9:45 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

$172

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/25

9:44 am-3:32 pm

1 stop5h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/30

9:45 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

$172

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to John F Kennedy Intl in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Detroit-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Detroit-New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 Detroit to John F Kennedy Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to John F Kennedy Intl from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 February 6, 2026.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $59). Flying from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $137). 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 February 12, 2026.

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 32% 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 February 7, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday 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.

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Orlando (MCO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Orlando (MCO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $220.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 34m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 41m.

How often are flights from Detroit to New York delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Detroit and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 144 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Detroit to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Detroit to New York flights?

Over the last year, JetBlue have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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 February 12, 2026.
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.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

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 11 daily outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl from 5 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 47m. 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 $79 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and Frontier, starting at $82 and $95 round-trip. These flights start at 64% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $34. Delta flights start at $58 while deals on Frontier start at $72 one-way.

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

    Consider Etihad Airways (68%), Virgin Atlantic (66%) or Air Europa (65%) 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 $809 for a flight from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $94 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - New York John F Kennedy Intl) is currently priced at $146.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $59). Flying from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $137). 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 Detroit to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 5 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 February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$79Average$108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$82Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$95Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$120Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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