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$38+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Newark (EWR)

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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — EWR
ago. 26 — sep. 21
mar. 8/26
mar. 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Newark (EWR). 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 agosto 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$79
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$38
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$170

Good round-trip deal

$127 or less

Good one-way deal

$112 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Newark. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 21, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
lun. 9/87:10 pmDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 51mSpirit Airlines
mar. 9/231:55 pmEWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/21$79
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sáb. 10/49:12 amDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 47mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 10/1110:06 amEWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/20$80
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/159:12 amDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 47mSpirit Airlines
mar. 9/164:20 pmEWR - DTW
1 stop6h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/21$81
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
mar. 9/99:12 amDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 47mSpirit Airlines
lun. 9/1510:00 pmEWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/21$82
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/207:10 pmDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 51mSpirit Airlines
mar. 9/238:00 pmEWR - DTW
1 stop12h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/21$83
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
lun. 9/87:10 pmDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 51mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 9/278:25 pmEWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/21$84
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
mié. 9/36:15 amDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 41mSpirit Airlines
mar. 9/98:00 pmEWR - DTW
1 stop12h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$85
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/97:02 amDTW - EWR
1 stop9h 38mSpirit Airlines
mié. 9/177:57 pmEWR - DTW
1 stop12h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$86
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jue. 9/49:10 amDTW - EWR
1 stop6h 50mSpirit Airlines
jue. 9/410:00 pmEWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/21$87
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
jue. 9/117:10 pmDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 51mSpirit Airlines
mar. 9/2311:59 amEWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/21$88
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
jue. 9/49:12 amDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 47mSpirit Airlines
lun. 9/810:05 amEWR - DTW
1 stop13h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/21$89
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
vie. 9/129:12 amDTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 47mSpirit Airlines
mar. 9/1611:59 amEWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/21$90

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark Airport that are best for you.

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DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 9/20

7:10 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Newark

lun. 9/22

11:59 am-1:59 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$79

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 9/13

7:10 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Newark

mar. 9/23

11:59 am-1:59 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$79

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 10/4

9:12 am-10:59 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Newark

mar. 10/7

12:25 pm-2:12 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$79

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 9/8

9:12 am-10:59 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Newark

mié. 9/24

1:55 pm-3:54 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$79

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 9/13

7:10 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Newark

mié. 9/24

11:59 am-1:59 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$79

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 9/10

9:12 am-10:59 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Newark

jue. 9/25

11:59 am-1:59 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$79

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 9/9

7:10 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Newark

mar. 9/23

1:55 pm-3:54 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$79

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 10/2

9:12 am-10:59 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Newark

jue. 10/9

10:00 pm-11:53 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$79

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 9/10

9:12 am-10:59 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Newark

mar. 9/23

1:55 pm-3:54 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$79

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 9/29

9:12 am-10:59 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Newark

lun. 9/29

10:00 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$80

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

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

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches extra legroom, ideal for comfort on short flights.


Spirit's self-service bag drop saves time; print your boarding pass to avoid extra fees.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom and priority boarding, enhancing comfort on short flights.


United's Basic Economy restricts carry-ons; consider upgrading for more baggage flexibility.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Airports
DTW

For a quick security check, DTW's McNamara Terminal usually has wait times under 10 minutes, even without expedited programs.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
EWR

For a quick trip to NYC, take the AirTrain to NJ Transit. It connects to New York Penn Station in about 45 minutes.

Read more about EWRby Brandon Schultz
Our travel experts
Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on EWR and DTW

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Newark

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Newark from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Newark. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark Airport, you should look to book at least 70 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark Airport (average of $228). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $301). 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 DTW to EWR?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Newark. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated agosto 21, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Newark. Price data was last updated on August 17, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Newark

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Newark. 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 Newark. Reviews last updated agosto 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark 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
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,930 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,035 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 Newark. 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 Newark?

    If you book a flight to Newark from Detroit, you will be flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is located 17.3 mi from the center of Detroit. There are 28 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Newark per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark Airport will take you 1h 51m. There are 486 mi between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Newark Airport. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($54), Delta ($108), and United Airlines ($122) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark Airport. Spirit Airlines is priced at 76% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Consider Endeavor Airlines (100%), EL AL (76%) or Scandinavian Airlines (75%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark Airport.

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

    While on average a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark Airport is generally $477, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $48. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Newark), you can expect to pay $47 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Newark 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark Airport (average of $228). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $301). 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 Newark

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Newark. 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 agosto 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$54Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$108Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$122Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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