Cheap flights from Detroit, MI to New York, NY

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Cheapest one-way trip

£18

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£24

Cheapest round-trip

£37

Average round-trip

£64

Nonstop flights in March

£24 – £396

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Travelers usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan, Detroit, MI Train station, Detroit, or Detroit-Southwest when they travel from Detroit to New York. Book your trip to arrive at John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, New York Stewart International Airport, or New York, NY - Penn Station. The distance between Detroit and New York is 806 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and American Airlines. Detroit and New York have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at New York, consider visiting Manhattan Island, Independence National Historical Park, PA, USA, Times Square, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Staten Island, Empire State Building, and Statue of Liberty.

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Detroit to New York in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.

Weekly direct flights for Mon 20.03 - Sun 26.03

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Weekly direct flights for Mon 03.04 - Sun 09.04

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Weekly direct flights for Mon 10.04 - Sun 16.04

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Check-in for a flight from Detroit to New York

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
Delta Air LinesDALDLYesOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
United AirlinesUALUAYesNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6YesOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight
American AirlinesAALAAYesNo

United States COVID-19 travel restrictions

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Most travelers from Detroit, DTW can enter New York, JFK, but there are restrictions.

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  • Masks are recommended in certain settings

Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Detroit to New York?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Detroit and New York takes around 1.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between Detroit and New York?
The flight distance between Detroit and New York is 806 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Detroit and New York?
Several carriers operate flights between Detroit and New York. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Detroit?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Detroit and London, Las Vegas, Orlando, Austin, Phoenix, Denver, Fort Myers, Miami, Manchester, San Francisco, Seattle, Fort Lauderdale, Salt Lake City, Edinburgh, Sacramento, Raleigh, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Houston, Bellingham.
What are the most popular routes to and from New York?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New York and London, Manchester, Dublin, Athens, Edinburgh, Toronto, Glasgow, Birmingham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tallinn, Denpasar, San Juan, Orlando, Bristol, Manila, Thessaloniki, Bangkok, Malta, Vancouver, Budapest.
Which airports are there in Detroit?
Detroit is mainly served by Detroit Metropolitan. But there are other airports nearby, including Willow Run Airport, Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport.
What airports are near Detroit?
The main airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan. It is also served by Cleveland Hopkins International, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Akron–Canton, Fort Wayne International, Toledo Express, Windsor International, MBS International, London International, Capital Region International.
What airports are near New York?
The main airport in New York is John F. Kennedy International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Albany International, Long Island MacArthur, Lehigh Valley International, Westchester County, Atlantic City International.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Detroit and New York?
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