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Cheap flights from Detroit to New York, NY from C$ 49

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 24/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — NYC
11 Mar — 18 Mar1
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 April, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Sunday

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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 February 2026.

Mon 9/32:06 p.m.
DTW
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 43m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 10/33:00 p.m.
LGA
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 6/2C$ 96
Tue 10/36:00 a.m.
DTW
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 10/37:59 p.m.
LGA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 6/2C$ 100
Sun 1/310:59 p.m.
DTW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/310:14 p.m.
EWR
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 8/2C$ 100
Sat 14/36:00 a.m.
DTW
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 18/33:13 p.m.
LGA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 5/2C$ 101
Mon 2/35:09 a.m.
DTW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 9/35:59 a.m.
EWR
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2C$ 101
Thu 26/26:00 a.m.
DTW
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 2/35:45 a.m.
LGA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 56m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 6/2C$ 103
Wed 4/35:09 a.m.
DTW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 8/35:59 a.m.
EWR
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 6/2C$ 108
Mon 9/36:00 a.m.
DTW
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 9/38:59 a.m.
LGA
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 6/2C$ 111
Sun 8/36:00 a.m.
DTW
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 9/38:59 a.m.
LGA
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 6/2C$ 113
Wed 4/310:59 p.m.
DTW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 7/35:59 a.m.
EWR
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2C$ 113
Tue 17/36:00 a.m.
DTW
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 19/33:13 p.m.
LGA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 8/2C$ 123
Sat 14/32:06 p.m.
DTW
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 16/33:13 p.m.
LGA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2C$ 124

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 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 96

One-way from

C$ 49

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 178

Good round-trip deal

C$ 101 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 65 or less
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  • 9/3-10/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 52m total
  • Detroit to New York
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  • 10/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 50m total
  • Detroit to New York
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Customize 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 9 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit 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

DetroitNew York

DTW - LGA

DTWLGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/3

6:00 a.m.-7:37 a.m.

Nonstop1h 37m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 21/3

8:29 a.m.-10:23 a.m.

Nonstop1h 54m

C$ 100

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/4

9:53 p.m.-11:29 p.m.

Nonstop1h 36m

Newark

Tue 7/4

6:55 a.m.-8:46 a.m.

Nonstop1h 51m

C$ 100

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/3

9:53 p.m.-11:29 p.m.

Nonstop1h 36m

Newark

Thu 19/3

6:55 a.m.-8:46 a.m.

Nonstop1h 51m

C$ 100

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/3

5:09 a.m.-6:53 a.m.

Nonstop1h 44m

Newark

Mon 9/3

10:14 p.m.-12:09 a.m.

Nonstop1h 55m

C$ 101

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/3

9:53 p.m.-11:29 p.m.

Nonstop1h 36m

Newark

Mon 16/3

6:55 a.m.-8:46 a.m.

Nonstop1h 51m

C$ 101

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/3

5:09 a.m.-6:53 a.m.

Nonstop1h 44m

Newark

Tue 10/3

10:14 p.m.-12:09 a.m.

Nonstop1h 55m

C$ 101

DetroitNewark

DTW - EWR

DTWEWR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/3

5:09 a.m.-6:53 a.m.

Nonstop1h 44m

Newark

Mon 9/3

5:59 a.m.-7:49 a.m.

Nonstop1h 50m

C$ 101

DetroitNew York

DTW - LGA

DTWLGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/3

6:00 a.m.-7:50 a.m.

Nonstop1h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/3

8:59 a.m.-11:01 a.m.

Nonstop2h 02m

C$ 111

DetroitNew York

DTW - LGA

DTWLGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/3

6:00 a.m.-7:50 a.m.

Nonstop1h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/3

8:59 a.m.-11:01 a.m.

Nonstop2h 02m

C$ 113

DetroitNew York

DTW - LGA

DTWLGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/4

2:06 p.m.-3:43 p.m.

Nonstop1h 37m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/4

9:59 a.m.-11:57 a.m.

Nonstop1h 58m

C$ 123

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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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 round-trip flight from Detroit to New York. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit to New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to New York?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to New York (average of C$ 60). Flying from Detroit to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 109). 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 9 February 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from Detroit to New York by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to New York. Price data was last updated on 7 February 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to New York flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 9 February 2026.

The most flights from DTT to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (86 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip 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 137 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 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 has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% 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 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines,American Airlines, andJetBlue from Detroit to New York have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,259 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,259 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,259 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,255 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,259 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,895 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,259 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,431 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,259 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability

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?

    Most people fly from Detroit All airports (DTT) if they book a flight from Detroit to New York. On average, All airports has 64 outbound flights to New York per day from 5 airlines. Detroit All airports is conveniently located just 0.9 km from Detroit’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to New York?

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines fly from Detroit to New York in about 1h 37m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 805 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to New York round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at C$ 73, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to New York.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. Spirit Airlines is 65% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from Detroit to New York?

    While some choose either Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - New Windsor Stewart or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - New York LaGuardia, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Newark is the most popular route from Detroit to New York.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to New York?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Detroit to New York on time: Etihad Airways (68%), Virgin Atlantic (66%), Air Europa (65%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 527 for a flight from Detroit to New York. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 80 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Newark) is currently priced at C$ 139.

  • 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 vacation 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to New York (average of C$ 60). Flying from Detroit to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 109). 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 5 airlines flying from Detroit to New York

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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 73AverageC$ 165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 131AverageC$ 297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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JetBlueCheapestC$ 180AverageC$ 267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 212AverageC$ 296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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