Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Detroit?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. New York to Detroit flights typically cost between £92 and £238 in May. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £71 on Spirit Airlines (1 May-2 May).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

How often are flights from New York to Detroit delayed?

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About 16% of weekly flights between New York and Detroit have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 143 minutes.

Question 3

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Detroit?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.New York to Detroit flights typically cost between £92 and £238 in May.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £71 on Spirit Airlines (1 May-2 May).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Spirit Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

How long is the flight from New York to Detroit?

Accepted Answer

Spirit Airlines and United Airlines can get you from New York to Detroit in just under 2h 17m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 27m. New York and Detroit are separated by a distance of 486 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Detroit round-trip?

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York to Detroit round-trip from £36. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 77% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Detroit?

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The price you pay for your flight from New York to Detroit may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Detroit?

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Detroit (average of £36). Flying from New York to Detroit in June is currently the most expensive (average of £62). 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.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Detroit?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Detroit flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from New York to Detroit

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The most flights from NYC to DTT are scheduled on a Sunday (92 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (68 on average).

Question 12

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 46.0 - 79.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 79.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 46.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -4.0 C).

Question 14

What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Detroit?

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York to Detroit consider choosing LOT (100%), China Eastern (96%) or Korean Air (89%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to DTT?

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When flying from New York to Detroit, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 54% versus a flight at midday.

Question 16

What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from New York?

Accepted Answer

Detroit All airports (DTT), located 0.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York to Detroit. 2 airlines have flights to All airports from New York on a regular basis. Booking flights from New York to Detroit All airports should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 78 inbound flights from New York per day.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from New York to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from New York to Detroit?

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

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Detroit?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from New York to Detroit?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from New York to Detroit. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from New York to Detroit?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from New York to Detroit by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from New York to Detroit with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from New York to Detroit flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from New York to Detroit become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Detroit from New York today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	£71
One-way from	£45
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£148
Good round-trip deal	£99 or less
Good one-way deal	£74 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest£36	Average£140	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Delta	Cheapest£115	Average£203	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights

Cheap flights from New York to Detroit from £45

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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