Cheap flights from Detroit to New York from £36

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 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — NYC
20 Jan — 27 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to New York are usually found in September or August, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 December 2025.

Mon 22/1205:10DTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 46mSpirit Airlines
Sat 27/1206:59EWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 18/12£96
Fri 26/1205:10DTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 46mSpirit Airlines
Mon 29/1206:59EWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 21/12£123
Wed 31/1206:00DTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/117:14EWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/12£145
Fri 26/1205:10DTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 46mSpirit Airlines
Tue 30/1219:46EWR - DTW
1 stop13h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 20/12£146
Wed 24/1205:10DTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 46mSpirit Airlines
Sat 27/1222:00EWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 20/12£153
Fri 26/1205:10DTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 46mSpirit Airlines
Fri 2/106:59EWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 19/12£157
Thu 25/1206:00DTW - EWR
1 stop12h 41mSpirit Airlines
Sun 28/1222:00EWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 19/12£161
Tue 30/1221:40DTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 47mDelta
Sat 3/106:15EWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 10mDelta
Deal found 19/12£173
Sat 27/1222:27DTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 32mSpirit Airlines
Tue 30/1219:46EWR - DTW
1 stop13h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 20/12£191
Wed 24/1217:40DTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 44mDelta
Sun 4/106:15EWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 10mDelta
Deal found 19/12£194
Wed 24/1218:58DTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 58mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/109:55EWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/12£195

Find flight deals from Detroit to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to New York (NYC). 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 21 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£73

One-way from

£36

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£144

Good round-trip deal

£59 or less

Good one-way deal

£142 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 3/2-10/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 00m total
  • Detroit to New York
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 20/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 40m total
  • Detroit to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to New York (NYC).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to New York (NYC).

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DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/1

22:08-23:48

Nonstop1h 40m

Newark

Tue 13/1

22:19-00:19

Nonstop2h 00m

£63

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 17/1

11:32-13:30

Nonstop1h 58m

Newark

Tue 20/1

15:41-17:52

Nonstop2h 11m

£95

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/1

06:00-07:55

Nonstop1h 55m

Newark

Wed 28/1

17:14-19:36

Nonstop2h 22m

£95

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 30/4

13:45-15:25

Nonstop1h 40m

Newark

Mon 4/5

19:40-09:25

1 stop13h 45m

£102

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/1

10:20-12:09

Nonstop1h 49m

Newark

Sat 10/1

06:00-08:14

Nonstop2h 14m

£102

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/1

21:30-23:13

Nonstop1h 43m

Newark

Sat 10/1

06:00-08:14

Nonstop2h 14m

£102

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 17/4

13:45-15:25

Nonstop1h 40m

Newark

Mon 20/4

19:40-09:25

1 stop13h 45m

£108

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 15/5

13:45-15:25

Nonstop1h 40m

Newark

Mon 18/5

19:40-09:25

1 stop13h 45m

£108

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/4

07:00-08:48

Nonstop1h 48m

Newark

Wed 15/4

06:00-07:55

Nonstop1h 55m

£110

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/2

22:59-00:39

Nonstop1h 40m

£36

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to New York

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to New York

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Detroit to New York. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to New York, you should look to book at least 88 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 to New York?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to New York (average of £33). Flying from Detroit to New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of £69). 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 NYC?

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

When flying from Detroit to New York, 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 58% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to New York. 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 21 December 2025.

The most flights from DTT to NYC are scheduled on a Saturday (75 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 on average).

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

How often are flights from Detroit to New York delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Detroit and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 134 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 Thursday 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 past year, JetBlue have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to New York. 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?

    Detroit All airports (DTT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Detroit to New York. You should not have trouble finding flights to New York from All airports; the airport handles an average of 46 outbound flights to New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Detroit airport to New York. It is only a 0.6 mi journey to All airports (DTT) from Detroit’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to New York?

    A quick flight from Detroit to New York can take about 1h 40m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £63. There are 486 mi between Detroit and New York. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit to New York round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at £80, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to New York.. Spirit Airlines is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Before booking your flight to New York from Detroit, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (100%), China Eastern (94%), Etihad Airways( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to New York?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £126. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Newark) can be booked for £280 on average, our data indicates £524 when flying from Detroit to New York.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to New York 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?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to New York (average of £33). Flying from Detroit to New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of £69). 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 airline flying from Detroit to New York

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