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$91+ 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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JFK
Aug 17 — Aug 241
Mon 8/17
Mon 8/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 18, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Tue 9/16:05 am
DTW
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 47m
JetBlue
Tue 9/89:43 pm
JFK
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 15m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/17$176
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 9/26:05 am
DTW
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 47m
JetBlue
Tue 9/89:43 pm
JFK
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 15m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/14$177
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 10/105:30 pm
DTW
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 51m
JetBlue
Tue 10/139:45 pm
JFK
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 10m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/18$178
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Fri 10/168:07 pm
DTW
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 52m
Delta
Tue 10/2012:57 pm
JFK
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 05m
Delta
Deal found 7/13$179
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/106:00 am
DTW
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 48m
JetBlue
Mon 9/142:30 pm
JFK
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 02m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/16$180
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Fri 10/168:07 pm
DTW
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 52m
Delta
Fri 10/3010:00 am
JFK
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 06m
Delta
Deal found 7/14$181
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Tue 9/86:00 am
DTW
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 44m
JetBlue
Mon 9/142:30 pm
JFK
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 02m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/13$184
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 9/125:30 pm
DTW
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 51m
JetBlue
Tue 9/152:30 pm
JFK
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 02m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/15$185
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 9/105:30 pm
DTW
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 51m
JetBlue
Sun 9/139:45 pm
JFK
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 10m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/13$186
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Tue 9/17:00 am
DTW
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 58m
Delta
Tue 9/812:59 pm
JFK
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 05m
Delta
Deal found 7/16$187

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 July 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$176
(Expedia)

One-way from

$91
(JetBlue)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$262

Good round-trip deal

$235 or less

Good one-way deal

$172 or less
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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 July 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/17

6:00 am-7:48 am

Nonstop1h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/18

9:45 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$179
Quickest round-trip

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/6

4:45 pm-6:31 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/8

9:45 pm-11:56 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$181

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/2

5:30 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/4

9:45 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$181

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/19

6:00 am-7:48 am

Nonstop1h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/22

9:45 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$209

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/5

7:00 am-8:58 am

Nonstop1h 58m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/12

5:40 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$221

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/12

6:10 pm-12:59 am

1 stop6h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/15

4:34 pm-6:51 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$227

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/21

8:07 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/26

11:00 am-3:29 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$227

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/13

8:07 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/16

2:40 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$231

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/12

10:30 am-12:14 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/15

1:09 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$231

DetroitNew York

DTW - JFK

DTWJFK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/26

6:00 pm-8:09 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/29

7:10 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$247

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

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

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 $181). Flying from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $319). 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 July 18, 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 41% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 July 18, 2026.

The most flights from DTT to JFK are scheduled on a Saturday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

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

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 141 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?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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.

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

Booking 26 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 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 July 18, 2026.

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

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 July 18, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,American Airlines, andJetBlue 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
7.8
Good
8,476 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
7.8
Good
8,476 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,476 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,825 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,476 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,012 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,476 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 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 26 daily outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl from 3 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 48m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $179. 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 JetBlue. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $116 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $140 and $168 round-trip. These flights start at 57% 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $72. JetBlue flights start at $73 while deals on American Airlines start at $79 one-way.

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

    Consider Etihad Airways (91%), JetBlue (91%) or China Eastern (89%) 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 $2,156 for a flight from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $88 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - New York John F Kennedy Intl) is currently priced at $172.

  • 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 $181). Flying from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $319). 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 3 airlines flying from Detroit to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 3 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 July 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$113Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$140Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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