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$48+ 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 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — EWR
Feb 1 — Feb 81
Sun 2/1
Sun 2/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Newark
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 January 2, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:49 pmDTW - EWR
1 stop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/248:34 amEWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$194
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:49 pmDTW - EWR
1 stop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/19:31 pmEWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:11 pmDTW - EWR
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/65:20 pmEWR - DTW
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:49 pmDTW - EWR
1 stop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/59:29 pmEWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:49 pmDTW - EWR
1 stop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/66:00 amEWR - DTW
1 stop4h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:49 pmDTW - EWR
1 stop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/39:43 pmEWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:11 pmDTW - EWR
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/37:30 pmEWR - DTW
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/31$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:49 pmDTW - EWR
1 stop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/78:34 amEWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$339

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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 January 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$88
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$48
(Super.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$256

Good round-trip deal

$137 or less

Good one-way deal

$117 or less
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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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Detroit

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Newark

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DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/30

2:36 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Newark

Fri 2/6

5:25 am-1:30 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$96

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Newark

Sun 1/18

3:41 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$107

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/16

6:00 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Newark

Sun 1/18

5:14 pm-7:36 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$107

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/10

9:30 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Newark

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$137

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-8:52 am

Nonstop1h 52m

Newark

Sun 1/25

9:47 am-11:53 am

Nonstop2h 06m

$137

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/5

9:30 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Newark

Sun 2/8

6:00 am-8:14 am

Nonstop2h 14m

$137

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/11

9:30 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Newark

Wed 2/18

9:47 am-11:53 am

Nonstop2h 06m

$137

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/27

7:15 am-8:54 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Newark

Mon 6/1

9:40 am-11:39 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$137

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

9:30 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Newark

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$137

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/17

10:08 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$49

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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 Detroit to Newark in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Newark Airport flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Newark Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Newark Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Newark Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Newark 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 Newark

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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 December 26, 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 59 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark Airport (average of $49). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $98). 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 January 2, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 47% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 December 27, 2025.

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

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
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Brandon Schultz

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Expert on EWR and DTW

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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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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 January 2, 2026.
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
7.9
Good
8,020 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
7.9
Good
8,020 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,020 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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
9,132 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,020 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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
8,256 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,020 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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 10 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 43m. There are 486 mi between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Newark Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($49), Delta ($88), and United Airlines ($113) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark Airport. Spirit Airlines is priced at 74% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $30. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark Airport for a low price.

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

    Consider Republic Airways (78%), Air Canada (78%) or Scandinavian Airlines (77%) 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 $459, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $58. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Newark), you can expect to pay $53 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark Airport (average of $49). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $98). 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 January 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$54Average$131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$97Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$118Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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