Journey information
Overview: New York, NY to Detroit, MI flight
Flights from New York, NY to Detroit, MI depart on average 50 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
There are 9 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:15. The fastest flight covers the 773 km distance in 1h 50m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 773 km |
Average flight duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Flights per day 50 |
Direct flights 9 |
Fastest flight 1h 50m |
First flight 5:00 |
Last flight 23:15 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from New York, NY to Detroit, MI
Cheapest price
£253
Average price
£475
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Flights per day
55
Distance
773 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from New York, NY to Detroit, MI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Detroit, MI will cost around £475 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £253.
Of the 55 flights that leave New York, NY for Detroit, MI every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 773 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
The slowest flights will take 2 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
B682021:452h14John F. Kennedy International Airport23:59Detroit Wayne County Airport£2531One-way0 changes
UA3656 · UA61376:004h14LaGuardia Airport10:14Detroit Wayne County Airport£2611One-way1 change
AA463015:562h05LaGuardia Airport18:01Detroit Wayne County Airport£2961One-way0 changes
AA2643 · AA17815:596h47John F. Kennedy International Airport12:46Detroit Wayne County Airport£3031One-way1 change
AA1320 · AA37017:007h40LaGuardia Airport0:40Detroit Wayne County Airport£3031One-way1 change
UA359616:201h59Newark Liberty International Airport18:19Detroit Wayne County Airport£3751One-way0 changes
AA463015:562h05LaGuardia Airport18:01Detroit Wayne County Airport£2961One-way0 changes
AA459820:442h05LaGuardia Airport22:49Detroit Wayne County Airport£4721One-way0 changes
UA341221:152h09Newark Liberty International Airport23:24Detroit Wayne County Airport£3751One-way0 changes
UA358618:002h13Newark Liberty International Airport20:13Detroit Wayne County Airport£3041One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for New York, NY to Detroit, MI
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Detroit, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £55, and a train costs an average of £96.
Distance: 773 km
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Live departures
New York, NY to Detroit, MI flight times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Detroit, MI flights for today, Saturday 11 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA493 · AA1794 | 12:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 7h18 | 19:18 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
AA1150 · AA1794 | 12:10 LaGuardia Airport | 7h08 | 19:18 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
AA2079+ AA3980 | 12:14 LaGuardia Airport | 5h21 | 17:35 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
UA1669 · UA1475 · UA5232 | 12:15 Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h07 | 20:22 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 changes | |
UA1669 · UA721 · UA6246 | 12:15 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h47 | 19:02 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 changes | |
UA2200 · UA1220 | 12:19 LaGuardia Airport | 10h24 | 22:43 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
UA4472 · UA1325 · UA5232 | 13:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h22 | 20:22 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 changes | |
UA2053 · UA5954 | 13:10 Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h28 | 18:38 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
UA714 · UA5954 | 13:25 LaGuardia Airport | 5h13 | 18:38 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
AA3321+ AA4931 | 13:50 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 7h40 | 21:30 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
AA1705+ AA4931 | 14:12 LaGuardia Airport | 7h18 | 21:30 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
AA2250+ AA3500 | 14:20 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h22 | 20:42 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
AA2250+ AA4931 | 14:20 Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h10 | 21:30 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
UA2199 · UA5232 | 14:28 LaGuardia Airport | 5h54 | 20:22 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
AA2033 · AA1794 | 14:31 LaGuardia Airport | 4h47 | 19:18 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
UA3688 · UA6246 | 14:51 LaGuardia Airport | 4h11 | 19:02 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
AA1043 · AA3108 | 15:00 LaGuardia Airport | 7h36 | 22:36 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
UA1992 · UA6246 | 15:08 Newark Liberty International Airport | 3h54 | 19:02 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
AA4685+ AA5597 | 15:27 LaGuardia Airport | 6h17 | 21:44 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
AA1294 · AA419 | 15:30 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 7h04 | 22:34 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
UA3609 · UA2136 · UA3995 | 15:47 Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h04 | 23:51 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 changes | |
UA3609 · UA1015 · UA5255 | 15:47 Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h07 | 23:54 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 changes | |
UA3609 · UA3543 · UA3995 | 15:47 Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h04 | 23:51 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 changes | |
AA396+ AA4931 | 16:00 LaGuardia Airport | 5h30 | 21:30 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
UA3596 | 16:20 Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h59 | 18:19 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA661 · UA2426 | 16:45 Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h34 | 22:19 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
AA3120 · AA419 | 17:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 5h34 | 22:34 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
AA1320 · AA419 | 17:00 LaGuardia Airport | 5h34 | 22:34 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
AA4630 | 17:13 LaGuardia Airport | 2h05 | 19:18 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
B6818 · B61337 | 17:25 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 5h20 | 22:45 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
UA3586 | 18:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h13 | 20:13 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AA1942 · AA370 | 18:22 LaGuardia Airport | 6h19 | 0:41 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
UA6244 · UA3995 | 19:28 LaGuardia Airport | 4h23 | 23:51 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
UA3511 · UA3995 | 19:29 Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h22 | 23:51 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
AA1811 · AA370 | 19:29 Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h12 | 0:41 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
UA3412 | 21:15 Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h09 | 23:24 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
B6820 | 21:45 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 2h14 | 23:59 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 12 July | |||||
AA2643 · AA1781 | 5:59 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h47 | 12:46 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
UA492 · UA4064 | 6:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h42 | 13:42 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
UA3656 · UA6137 | 6:00 LaGuardia Airport | 4h14 | 10:14 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
UA1366 · UA6137 | 6:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h14 | 10:14 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
AA3084 · AA1781 | 6:00 LaGuardia Airport | 6h46 | 12:46 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
AA2505 · AA1781 | 6:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h46 | 12:46 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
B62718 · B6837 | 6:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 7h12 | 13:12 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
UA1366 · UA1616 · UA5954 | 6:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 12h38 | 18:38 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 changes | |
UA1366 · UA4653 · UA5867 | 6:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 11h39 | 17:39 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 changes | |
UA4437 · UA2201 · UA5867 | 6:30 Newark Liberty International Airport | 11h09 | 17:39 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 changes | |
AA3279 · AA1781 | 6:52 LaGuardia Airport | 5h54 | 12:46 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
AA1575 · AA1781 | 7:30 Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h16 | 12:46 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
AA1023 · AA1781 | 7:55 LaGuardia Airport | 4h51 | 12:46 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
AA1444 · AA1770 | 7:59 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 7h32 | 15:31 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
AA1444 · AA1781 | 7:59 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 4h47 | 12:46 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
UA3529 · UA705 · UA5867 | 8:25 Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h14 | 17:39 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 changes | |
UA4390 · UA2180 · UA5954 | 9:15 Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h23 | 18:38 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 changes | |
UA4390 · UA2180 · UA5232 | 9:15 Newark Liberty International Airport | 11h07 | 20:22 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 changes | |
AA2043 · AA1770 | 10:00 LaGuardia Airport | 5h31 | 15:31 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
AA4365+ AA3980 | 10:11 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 7h23 | 17:34 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
UA1525 · UA5954 | 10:24 Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h14 | 18:38 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
UA6242 · UA1393 · UA2426 | 10:29 LaGuardia Airport | 11h50 | 22:19 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 changes | |
AA4654+ AA5172 | 10:46 LaGuardia Airport | 6h07 | 16:53 Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 change | |
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FAQs: New York, NY to Detroit, MI flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Detroit, MI by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Detroit, MI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in New York, NY and Detroit, MI
Most New York, NY to Detroit, MI flights use the Newark Liberty International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Detroit, MI airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Which New York, NY airport do flights to Detroit, MI leave from?
Getting to LaGuardia Airport from New York city centre
LaGuardia Airport is 13 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
LaGuardia Airport airport facilities and services
LaGuardia Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurants in all terminals, including fast food and sit-down options like Shake Shack and La Chula.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals, near main entrances and exits.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at LaGuardia Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at LaGuardia Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at LaGuardia Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, including LaGuardia Plaza Hotel and Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport..
Getting to John F. Kennedy International Airport from New York city centre
John F. Kennedy International Airport is 3 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport airport facilities and services
John F. Kennedy International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals, near gates and check-inas.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at John F. Kennedy International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at John F. Kennedy International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Which Detroit, MI airport do flights from New York, NY arrive at?
Getting to Detroit Wayne County Airport from Detroit city centre
Detroit Wayne County Airport is 3 km from Detroit city centre. Public transport options include:
Detroit Wayne County Airport airport facilities and services
Detroit Wayne County Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurants are located in both Mcmara and North terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and Italian. Top options include Chick-fil-A and Andiamo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout both terminals, near gates and baggage claimas.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Detroit Wayne County Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Detroit Wayne County Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Detroit Wayne County Airport: Elevators, ramps, toilets.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotels are available within walking distance, including The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport Hotel located in the Mcmara terminal..
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