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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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — NYC
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
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

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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 12 December 2025.

Tue 30/1222:27DTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 32mSpirit Airlines
Fri 2/106:59EWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/12£97
Sat 27/1205:10DTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 46mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/122:00EWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12£112
Mon 15/1207:49DTW - EWR
1 stop11h 10mSpirit Airlines
Mon 15/1220:33EWR - DTW
1 stop13h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12£121
Wed 31/1206:00DTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/121:31EWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12£123
Fri 12/1206:00DTW - EWR
1 stop12h 59mSpirit Airlines
Sun 14/1206:00EWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12£124
Fri 12/1207:49DTW - EWR
1 stop11h 10mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/1220:33EWR - DTW
1 stop13h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12£125
Wed 31/1206:00DTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/121:30EWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£127
Thu 11/1218:58DTW - EWR
1 stop14h 04mSpirit Airlines
Thu 18/1206:59EWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/12£131
Wed 24/1219:49DTW - EWR
1 stop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1206:00EWR - DTW
1 stop4h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12£136
Sat 13/1216:39DTW - EWR
1 stop7h 20mSpirit Airlines
Sun 14/1206:00EWR - DTW
Nonstop1h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/12£140
Wed 24/1206:00DTW - EWR
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 26/1221:33EWR - DTW
Nonstop2h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£146

Find 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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£72

One-way from

£36

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April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£143

Good round-trip deal

£151 or less

Good one-way deal

£123 or less
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  • 16/1-18/1
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  • 3h 36m total
  • Detroit to New York
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  • 11/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 47m total
  • Detroit to New York
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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 12 December 2025.
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DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/2

05:00-06:47

Nonstop1h 47m

Newark

Sat 14/2

18:00-23:56

1 stop5h 56m

£73

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 28/1

05:15-17:00

1 stop11h 45m

Newark

Sun 1/2

22:19-00:19

Nonstop2h 00m

£82

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 27/5

07:15-08:54

Nonstop1h 39m

Newark

Mon 1/6

09:40-11:39

Nonstop1h 59m

£102

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 28/1

14:33-16:27

Nonstop1h 54m

Newark

Sun 1/2

21:30-23:49

Nonstop2h 19m

£102

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 14/4

11:48-13:35

Nonstop1h 47m

Newark

Tue 21/4

06:00-10:03

1 stop4h 03m

£110

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/1

19:45-23:59

1 stop4h 14m

Newark

Sun 18/1

06:00-10:07

1 stop4h 07m

£117

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/3

06:00-07:59

Nonstop1h 59m

Newark

Mon 9/3

19:39-23:57

1 stop4h 18m

£117

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/5

10:25-12:04

Nonstop1h 39m

Newark

Tue 12/5

09:40-11:39

Nonstop1h 59m

£125

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 24/12

19:49-23:44

1 stop3h 55m

Newark

Tue 30/12

06:00-10:06

1 stop4h 06m

£136

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/1

06:00-07:50

Nonstop1h 50m

Newark

Fri 16/1

08:34-10:50

Nonstop2h 16m

£147

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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 5 December 2025.

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 £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 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 12 December 2025.

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 60% 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 12 December 2025.

The most flights from DTW to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (98 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (47 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.

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 86 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 £102, Spirit Airlines can have you in New York from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 1h 39m. Airlines will cover a distance of 486 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • 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 £80 on this airline. Spirit Airlines is 39% 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 China Eastern (100%), Republic Airways (100%) or Scandinavian Airlines (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York?

    While on average a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New York is generally £523, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £126. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Newark), you can expect to pay £280 for that flight.

  • 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 £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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