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Flights from New York to Detroit

Nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Detroit (DTW) take about 1h 31m (817 km). jetBlue flies it. Lowest fare seen: $144 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying New York to Detroit

Carriers on JFK–DTW according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

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New York to Detroit fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $117 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $105. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$23229 Oct 2026$175 · 1 stop29 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$14417 Nov 2026 · jetBlue$121 · 1 stop17 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$1582 Dec 2026 · jetBlue$105 · 1 stop2 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$11729 Jan 2027$107 · 1 stop29 Jan 2027
Mar 2027$17724 Mar 2027 · jetBlue—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $105 in December 2026, against $121 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (New York to Detroit, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — New York to Detroit flights

How long is the flight from New York to Detroit?
A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Detroit (DTW) takes about 1h 31m, covering 817 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is New York from Detroit by air?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 817 km (508 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from New York to Detroit?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the JFK–DTW route include jetBlue. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from New York to Detroit cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on JFK–DTW was $144 USD with jetBlue (nonstop), departing 17 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Detroit?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $105 one-way, against $177 for March 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from USA to Detroit?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Detroit visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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