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Cheapest time to fly from New York City to Detroit

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration2 h and 17 mFlights between New York City and Detroit take, on average, 2 h and 17 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£31Cheapest price for a flight between New York City and Detroit found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsJohn F. Kennedy International AirportFor flights from New York City to Detroit

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from New York City to Detroit

Airlines flying this routeSpirit Airlines, American AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between New York City to Detroit

One-way average Price£87The average price for a flight New York City - Detroit at Opodo is £87, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMayAccording to real data February is the most popular time to book a flight to Detroit when departing from New York City

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Last checked on Wed 11/11

Distance: 481 mi

New York City airports

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)How far from city centre: 14 mi

Detroit airports

Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)How far from city centre: 17 mi

Book your New York City to Detroit flight

Search direct and connecting flights from New York City to Detroit (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £31, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from New York City to Detroit takes roughly 2 h and 6 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the New York City–Detroit route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Arrival airport: Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

The weather in Detroit

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Detroit, temperatures average around 27ºC in the warmest months and roughly -5ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 28ºC
Lows: down to -7ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: January
Wettest month: September

Tips for cheaper flights from New York City to Detroit

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from New York City to Detroit:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Detroit. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from New York City to Detroit

On average, how much is the price of a flight from New York City to Detroit?

When you fly from New York City to Detroit the average price is £87. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from New York City to Detroit at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from New York City to Detroit is 31 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from New York City to Detroit?

The most popular months to book a flight from New York City to Detroit are September, January and May, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from New York City to Detroit?

The best time of the year to go to Detroit when flying from New York City depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Detroit from New York City in terms of searches from our customer, followed by May and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, March and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route New York City - Detroit.

How long does the flight take to go from New York City to Detroit?

The total flight time between New York City and Detroit is of around 2 h and 17 m on average, considering an average distance of 480.92 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between New York City and Detroit?

The main airport route flying between New York City and Detroit is: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Detroit Metropolitan Airport(DTW). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from New York City to Detroit?

Airlines with direct flights departing from New York City to Detroit are:

American Airlines.
Frontier Airlines.

American Airlines

Frontier Airlines

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