What to know about flights from New York to Detroit?

The distance between New York and Detroit is approximately 773.51 km. It takes around 2 hours 6 minutes on average to fly from New York to Detroit. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The cheapest month to book is December.

Cheapest one-way
$94
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines NYC-DTT 2h 1m · Nonstop Sat, Nov 21
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Cheapest round-trip
$82
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines NYC-DTT 2h 1m · Nonstop Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
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When to travel
January
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
773.51 km
Flight distance
2h 6m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from New York to Detroit over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $94 and round-trip from $82. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from New York to Detroit operate an average of 94 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 44.4% on-time departure rate and a 92.6% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for New York to Detroit flights?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Detroit are Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines, among 5 carriers on this route. Frontier Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New York to Detroit according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from New York to Detroit

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from New York to Detroit?

The average price of one-way flights from New York to Detroit purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from New York to Detroit is January, with an average price of $140; while the month with the highest flight price is usually September, with an average price of up to $275.

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$140
$73
    Cheapest
  • $148
    Oct
  • $170
    Nov
  • $150
    Dec
  • $140
    Jan
  • $170
    Feb
  • $157
    Mar
  • $164
    Apr
  • $207
    May
  • $256
    Jun
  • $249
    Jul
  • $238
    Aug
  • $275
    Sep

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from New York to Detroit?

Average price of round-trip flights from New York to Detroit purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from New York to Detroit are found during January, with an average price of $174. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to $433.

$433
$304
$174
$45
    Cheapest
  • $190
    Oct
  • $310
    Nov
  • $284
    Dec
  • $174
    Jan
  • $283
    Feb
  • $335
    Mar
  • $312
    Apr
  • $354
    May
  • $398
    Jun
  • $386
    Jul
  • $433
    Aug
  • $427
    Sep

When is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Detroit during Veterans Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from New York to Detroit during Veterans Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Veterans Day is scheduled for Nov 11. The cheapest flights from New York to Detroit are available on Nov 10, with fares starting at $82.

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  • $206
    7
    Nov
  • $133
    8
  • $123
    9
  • $82
    10
  • $99
    11
  • $128
    12
  • $151
    13

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Detroit (NYC-DTT)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $94 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LGA to DTW on Sat, Nov 21), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $82 departing on Thu, Dec 3 and returning on Tue, Dec 8.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from New York to Detroit with the following airlines, including: Delta Air Lines American Airlines United Airlines Jetblue Airways Frontier Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 6 minutes to fly from New York (NYC) to Detroit (DTT).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New York to Detroit is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 135 flight per week flying from New York to Detroit. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA4339 (11:19) United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA3633 (10:20)
  • To find best deals on flights from New York to Detroit, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Nov 21, with one-way flights priced at just $94.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
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    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Detroit travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from New York to Detroit is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to Detroit on October 28, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at $157.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), and Willow Run Airport (YIP). Flights from LaGuardia Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (LGA-DTW) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Detroit and New York is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from New York to Detroit is $217. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from New York to Detroit is $368. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter New York and Detroit, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetblue Airways and Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from New York to Detroit. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest price and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.