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Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $214 round-trip via Boston Logan Intl (BOS), compared to $270 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 7% of one-stop connections

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 39% on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $225 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $367, a difference of $142. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 27 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 17%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 16%.

Some of the most popular sights in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Greektown Casino, Ford Field and Comerica Park. These are among the most viewed places in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:12 am
• Latest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 12:02 am.

The flight takes about 2h 12m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 35% above the route average of $271. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 2h 12m, covering 507 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $238 to $1,212. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $134, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 11m, compared with 5h 15m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and 5h 58m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $192 to $370, with an average of $271 over the past 12 months. Anything below $192 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights:

• JetBlue
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.