Cheap flights from Detroit to New York from £50

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 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — NYC
16 Apr — 23 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to New York are usually found in February or January, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday 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 17 March 2026.

Wed 29/420:18
DTW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 43m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 1/516:59
EWR
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 14/3£109
Mon 17/820:54
DTW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 22/811:08
EWR
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 14/3£113
Sat 23/519:05
DTW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 54m
United Airlines
Wed 27/518:18
EWR
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/3£126
Wed 29/419:04
DTW
-
EWR
1 stop6h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/516:59
EWR
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3£126
Fri 3/421:53
DTW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 36m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 5/406:55
EWR
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 51m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 16/3£129
Sat 18/421:25
DTW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 38m
Delta
Tue 21/406:00
EWR
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 55m
Delta
Deal found 12/3£130
Wed 18/313:28
DTW
-
EWR
1 stop10h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 23/311:58
EWR
-
DTW
1 stop10h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 13/3£139
Sat 25/408:40
DTW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 49m
United Airlines
Tue 28/418:30
EWR
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/3£139
Tue 14/421:25
DTW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 38m
Delta
Thu 16/406:00
EWR
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 55m
Delta
Deal found 16/3£141

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 17 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£109

One-way from

£50

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£117

Good round-trip deal

£673 or less

Good one-way deal

£100 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 29/4-1/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 37m total
  • Detroit to New York
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 27/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 41m total
  • Detroit to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£9 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 March 2026
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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Cheapest return flight

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 17/8

20:54-22:44

Nonstop1h 50m

Newark

Sat 22/8

11:08-12:58

Nonstop1h 50m

£113
Fastest return journey

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/4

21:53-23:29

Nonstop1h 36m

Newark

Sun 5/4

06:55-08:46

Nonstop1h 51m

£129

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/4

08:40-10:29

Nonstop1h 49m

Newark

Wed 8/4

18:30-20:44

Nonstop2h 14m

£141

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/9

09:19-11:09

Nonstop1h 50m

Newark

Mon 21/9

19:42-23:58

1 stop4h 16m

£148

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 21/5

07:00-08:53

Nonstop1h 53m

Newark

Tue 26/5

18:00-20:13

Nonstop2h 13m

£148

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/4

14:05-19:10

1 stop5h 05m

Newark

Fri 10/4

19:42-23:59

1 stop4h 17m

£156

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/6

07:15-08:54

Nonstop1h 39m

Newark

Wed 10/6

20:20-22:19

Nonstop1h 59m

£163

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 15/8

20:54-22:44

Nonstop1h 50m

Newark

Wed 19/8

15:50-23:59

1 stop8h 09m

£170

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/6

21:35-23:18

Nonstop1h 43m

Newark

Thu 4/6

06:00-07:55

Nonstop1h 55m

£171

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 14/4

12:11-14:00

Nonstop1h 49m

Newark

Wed 15/4

16:17-18:23

Nonstop2h 06m

£171

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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 13 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to New York, you should look to book at least 73 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to New York (average of £37). Flying from Detroit to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of £60). 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 17 March 2026.

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 56% 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 17 March 2026.

The most flights from DTT to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (93 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (46 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 16% of weekly flights between Detroit and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 138 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?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% 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 77 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 39m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £163. 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 £82, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to New York.. Spirit Airlines is priced at 28% 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: Air Europa (86%), Qatar Airways (75%), Etihad Airways( 75%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £55. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Newark) can be booked for £260 on average, our data indicates £498 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to New York (average of £37). Flying from Detroit to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of £60). 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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