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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — NYC
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to New York are usually found in October or February, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£68

One-way from

£36

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£120

Good round-trip deal

£59 or less

Good one-way deal

£212 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 21/2-28/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 55m total
  • Detroit to New York
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Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 5/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 54m total
  • Detroit to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£10 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 9 January 2026.

Sat 21/222:59DTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 40mSpirit Airlines
Sat 28/205:15EWR - DTW
1 stop8h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1£68
Sat 16/505:05DTW - EWR
1 stop11h 40mSpirit Airlines
Tue 19/522:27EWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/1£74
Tue 10/205:00DTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 47mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/213:00EWR - DTW
2 stops9h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1£75
Tue 3/206:00DTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/208:34EWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1£77
Wed 1/411:00DTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 31mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/406:55EWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/1£81
Sat 31/111:32DTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 58mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/208:34EWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1£82
Wed 4/211:31DTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/221:30EWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/1£87
Sat 16/505:05DTW - EWR
1 stop11h 40mSpirit Airlines
Mon 18/522:27EWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1£88
Tue 14/421:59DTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 36mSpirit Airlines
Sun 19/414:25EWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1£89
Thu 5/209:00DTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 58mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/208:46EWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/1£94

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Detroit to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York that are best for you.

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Detroit

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New York

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/2

18:40-20:35

Nonstop1h 55m

Newark

Tue 10/2

08:34-10:50

Nonstop2h 16m

£77

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 31/1

11:32-13:30

Nonstop1h 58m

Newark

Sun 1/2

08:34-10:50

Nonstop2h 16m

£82

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 16/5

05:05-16:45

1 stop11h 40m

Newark

Mon 18/5

22:27-00:30

Nonstop2h 03m

£88

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/2

09:00-10:58

Nonstop1h 58m

Newark

Thu 12/2

08:46-10:59

Nonstop2h 13m

£94

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/3

06:00-07:58

Nonstop1h 58m

Newark

Mon 2/3

16:00-18:08

Nonstop2h 08m

£97

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 31/1

14:20-16:02

Nonstop1h 42m

Newark

Wed 4/2

09:47-11:53

Nonstop2h 06m

£102

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/2

14:20-16:02

Nonstop1h 42m

Newark

Tue 10/2

17:30-19:35

Nonstop2h 05m

£102

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/3

21:26-23:06

Nonstop1h 40m

Newark

Tue 10/3

12:59-14:57

Nonstop1h 58m

£102

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/3

07:00-08:52

Nonstop1h 52m

Newark

Thu 5/3

06:00-08:05

Nonstop2h 05m

£102

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 30/1

07:00-08:52

Nonstop1h 52m

Newark

Sun 1/2

06:00-08:14

Nonstop2h 14m

£102

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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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 2 January 2026.

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York (average of £33). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of £65). 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 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 9 January 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 58% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 9 January 2026.

The most flights from DTW to NYC are scheduled on a Thursday (94 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 on average).

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated 9 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York. 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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,289 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.0

Overall

6.3

Food

5.1

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

4.9

Comfort

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jose F,Dec 2025

SAT - MCO

5 hours delay, Flight change, no empathy from people at the counter
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,289 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,289 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.0

Overall

6.3

Food

5.1

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

4.9

Comfort

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jose F,Dec 2025

SAT - MCO

5 hours delay, Flight change, no empathy from people at the counter

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?

    Located just 17.3 mi from the city center, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New York from Detroit. Booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to New York should be relatively easy as there are 74 daily outbound flights to New York from 1 airline.

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

    For as low as £77, United Airlines can have you in New York from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 1h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 486 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £79 on this airline. Spirit Airlines is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    Consider Etihad Airways (84%), Qatar Airways (80%) or Scandinavian Airlines (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York (average of £33). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of £65). 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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