Domestic route
Cheap flights from Detroit to New York
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). 508 miles, 1h 35m nonstop.
DTW to JFK at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 508 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 1h 35mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLUAWN7 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 33all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday20% less than Friday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
Detroit to New York
Round trips from $57
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Detroit to New York
7 airlines fly nonstop with 33 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 10 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via PVD, BDL · first checked bag from $45
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via CLE · first checked bag from $55
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Cleveland (CLE)F91 airline
- Providence (PVD)MX1 airline
- Hartford (BDL)MX1 airline
Which airport should I use?
DetroitNew York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly DTW to JFK nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $57; September 2026 is the most expensive at $86 and up, a difference of $29 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
Destination guide
New York: Three airports, five boroughs, endless reasons to go
New York is the most-flown destination in the US, served by JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Fares are competitive year-round thanks to nonstop service from nearly every major airport, and the subway makes a car unnecessary.
Best time to visit: April–June and September–early November bring mild weather and manageable crowds. December is magical but expensive; January and February have the lowest fares and hotel rates.
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Search Detroit to New YorkDetroit to New York: common questions
How long is the flight from Detroit to New York?
A nonstop flight from Detroit (DTW) to New York (JFK) takes about 1h 35m gate to gate, covering 508 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to JFK?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines and Sun Country Airlines operate nonstop flights from Detroit (DTW) to New York (JFK), with 33 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through CLE, PVD and BDL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to New York?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Detroit (DTW) to New York (JFK), starting at $57 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Detroit to New York flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Detroit and New York?
New York is in the same time zone as Detroit, so there is no clock change. DTW is on America/Detroit time and JFK on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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