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Tue, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 4
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11:59 am - 1:59 pmEWR-DTW
2h 00mnonstop
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6:41 am - 5:51 pmDTW-EWR
11h 10m1 stop
$88Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 7
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11:59 am - 1:59 pmEWR-DTW
2h 00mnonstop
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9:30 am - 3:31 pmDTW-EWR
6h 01m1 stop
$89Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 4
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1:30 pm - 3:22 pmLGA-DTW
1h 52mnonstop
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3:42 pm - 11:57 pmDTW-LGA
8h 15m1 stop
$97Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22
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4:58 pm - 6:44 pmLGA-DTW
1h 46mnonstop
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3:42 pm - 10:21 pmDTW-LGA
6h 39m1 stop
$101Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 4
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9:45 pm - 11:59 pmJFK-DTW
2h 14mnonstop
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12:16 pm - 1:59 pmDTW-JFK
1h 43mnonstop
$127JetBlue
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Tue, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 4
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9:45 pm - 11:59 pmJFK-DTW
2h 14mnonstop
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12:16 pm - 1:59 pmDTW-JFK
1h 43mnonstop
$128JetBlue
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Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 6
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6:30 am - 2:46 pmLGA-DTW
8h 16m1 stop
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3:42 pm - 11:57 pmDTW-LGA
8h 15m1 stop
$138Frontier
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Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 6
Frontier Logo
6:30 am - 2:46 pmLGA-DTW
8h 16m1 stop
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3:42 pm - 11:57 pmDTW-LGA
8h 15m1 stop
$143Frontier
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Thu, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 4
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:07 amJFK-DTW
4h 37m1 stop
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4:30 pm - 9:36 pmDTW-JFK
5h 06m1 stop
$159American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 2
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6:30 am - 12:31 pmJFK-DTW
6h 01m1 stop
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6:00 am - 10:41 amDTW-JFK
4h 41m1 stop
$168American Airlines
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Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11” extra legroom for a nominal fee.


Spirit's Go Big fare includes priority check-in and free Wi-Fi, enhancing convenience.

Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, enhancing productivity.


Delta's Sky Priority check-in benefits elite status and premium cabin passengers, expediting the process.

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United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom, ideal for comfort seekers.


United's Premier Access provides priority check-in and boarding, reducing wait times.

Airports
EWR

For a quick connection between terminals at EWR, use the airside shuttle bus to avoid security lines again.

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LGA

LGA's Terminal C offers hands-free bag drop and Digital ID screening, expediting your journey through security.

Read more about LGAby Laura Ratliff
JFK

Avoid traffic by having your driver drop you off at the AirTrain station at Lefferts Boulevard for a free ride to JFK terminals.

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DTW

For a quick exit from DTW, consider using the Westin hotel's dedicated security line, which is shorter than the main one.

Read more about DTWby Ramsey Qubein
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Detroit flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Detroit to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from New York to Detroit? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

What is the cheapest New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport costs $78 on the route between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Over the past month, flights between Newark Airport (EWR) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) were, on average, 4% cheaper than other New York-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport routes. This is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Detroit?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from New York to Detroit, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New York, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is August, where tickets cost $212 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $321 and $300 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

 AI-powered savings tips

KAYAK's tips to save more on a New York to Detroit flight

When planning a trip from New York to Detroit, it's important to consider a few factors to ensure you're getting the best deal. Generally, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly, while May and October are the cheapest months.

Cheapest Route: Opt for flights from LaGuardia to Detroit for the most affordable fares.

Booking Advance: Book your flight at least 30 days in advance to secure the best prices.

Budget Airline: Consider flying with Spirit Airlines or Frontier, as they typically offer the cheapest fares.

Layovers: Flights with one stop tend to be slightly cheaper than direct flights.

Layovers: Avoid layovers if possible, as they tend to increase the overall cost of the flight.

This feature is powered by ChatGPT: an OpenAI-developed artificial intelligence model trained with KAYAK proprietary data and third-party data not verified by KAYAK. 

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$47
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Detroit

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking New York to Detroit flights

  • What services are available for passengers with reduced mobility?

    When departing from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), it is possible to make arrangements for special assistance in advance, which will allow you to pass through security and to your gate without any problems. Restrooms that are accessible to people with disabilities are provided at the airport, in addition to further assistance for passengers with a concealed disability.

  • What are the means of getting out of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)?

    From DTW to Detroit city center, you have the option of using buses, taxis, or rental cars. Three bus lines, 125, 261, and 280, provide transport services between the DTW and the city center. In addition to these, you can also use a taxi, which is accessible from the parking lot located adjacent to the baggage claim area.

  • What is the best way to travel from the city center to JFK?

    You may use the subway, a commuter rail, a cab, or a shuttle to get from Manhattan to JFK. The subway is the most cost-effective mode of public transportation, while the commuter train is the quickest option (approximately 35min).

  • Which airlines should I consider booking when flying with my kids from New York to Detroit?

    When flying with your young ones from New York to Detroit, JetBlue, and United Airlines are some of the airlines you should highly consider. JetBlue is popular for having the most extra legroom supplementing the spacious seats in all its cabins. Both airlines provide priority boarding for those traveling with their kids.

  • Is there parking at John F. Kennedy Airport?

    Outside of each passenger terminal is a parking area that provides parking for a short period of time (up to 24h). Use the long-term parking lot (Lot 9/Economy Lot), situated near Lefferts Boulevard, if you want to park at JFK for more than 24h at a time. Free shuttle service to and from all parking lots at JFK Airport is provided by AirTrain JFK, which operates around the clock. Be aware that the parking kiosks at the airport do not take payments in cash; instead, you will need to have a debit or credit card ready to use, as well as a contactless payment option.

  • How convenient is it to land at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport late at night?

    You have no reason to worry if your flight from New York is set to arrive at DTW late at night. There are several hotels near the airport where you can spend the remaining hours of the night. For example, you can conveniently connect from the airport to Quality Inn & Suites Detroit Metro Airport at any time using the free airport shuttles.

  • Can I get to downtown from Detroit Airport using public transportation?

    After you have arrived at Detroit Airport, you may either take a cab or a private transfer, which will take you downtown in 25min, or you can take the SMART bus, which will take you downtown in 50min. Both choices are available to you for getting from the Detroit airport to downtown.

  • Which other nearby cities can I get to from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Apart from Detroit, DTW also serves a number of nearby cities. Hamtramck, Highland Park, and River Rouge are some of the cities you can conveniently connect to from DTW using rental cars.

  • How can I catch up with the earliest flight from New York to Detroit?

    Consider spending at one of the hotels closer to LGA if you want to catch up with the earliest flight from New York to Detroit. For example, a good hotel to consider in such a case is Hampton Inn New York-LaGuardia Airport. The facility is not only closer to the airport but also offers free transport services.

  • Which special services are available on flights from New York to Detroit?

    Persons with reduced mobility flying from New York to Detroit can conveniently access cab-to-aircraft wheelchair services from their respective airlines at LGA. However, most airlines along this route require those in need of these special services to request them at the time of booking their flight.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $47 for a one-way ticket and $88 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York and Detroit?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from New York to Detroit. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Detroit?

    There are 3 airports in New York (Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, and New York LaGuardia.) and only 1 airport in Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County). The cheapest flights are generally found on the New York LaGuardia Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight route.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to Detroit?

    Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Detroit flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Detroit?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to Detroit flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Detroit?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Detroit, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to Detroit?

    There are nonstop flights from New York to Detroit on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Detroit, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Detroit are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $329 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $325 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Detroit?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Detroit.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Detroit?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Detroit?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Detroit with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Detroit?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Detroit from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $114 or less one-way and $161 or less round-trip.
  • If you would like to take a flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), you can access your flight from JFK airport, Newmark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and New York Stewart International Airport (SWF).
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) has a higher number of daily flights from New York to Detroit compared to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty Airport (EWR). Therefore, the benefit of booking a flight that leaves from LGA is that you can be certain of getting a flight at a time convenient to your schedule. On the other hand, the benefit of departing from JKF is that it is easier to access the airport from various parts of NYC, thanks to the availability of more transport options.
  • The free shuttle train at JFK Airport is called the AirTrain JFK, and it makes stops at all of the airport's passenger terminals, as well as parking lots, the car rental center, and hotel shuttle stops. This service, which is provided at no cost and operates around the clock, also makes stops at the Jamaica and Howard Beach subway stations.
  • When connecting to LaGuardia Airport, you have several transport options available for you, with the most popular one being buses. In particular, Bus Q70 provides direct connections from downtown to Terminals B and C. On average, these buses take about 25 minutes to arrive at the airport from downtown.
  • If you are flying to Detroit Metropolitan Airport from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), there are pet relief areas located throughout the airport to ensure that your four-legged friend is as comfortable as possible during the flight.
  • Since LaGuardia Airport serves as a hub for Delta and American Airlines, booking any of these airlines gives you a chance to enjoy some of the world-class lounge amenities. The airlines also have the highest frequency of daily flights from LGA to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), which is the main arrival airport in Detroit.
  • There are a variety of nursing suites available around Newark Liberty International Airport for passengers who are traveling with young children. The Wayne County Airport Authority provides visitors with play spaces, in addition to strollers and nurseries.
  • The Detroit Airport (DTW) has many lounges that provide discounted access to travelers, regardless of the airline they are traveling with. It is the greatest option for a flight that is being connected, a flight that has been canceled, an early morning check-in, or breakfast.

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Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
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New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

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Wednesday

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Friday

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Sunday

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to New York

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +1 more

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Thursday

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American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to Detroit

 
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7957 reviews
8.5Crew
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
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This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

4.0 Okaypuravi, Aug 2025LGA - STL
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This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Was charged for my luggage despite having been on one ticket from an international flight. Too tired to argue after 15 hours on flight. Was charged for rechecking it at JFK airport. Not sure why those off Kenya Airways were required to do that.

My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Flight was canceled, and no effort was made to help with rebooking, no hotel vouchers, no car transportation and minimal food voucher and most places for food were closed by the time the voucher was given. Waited for 3 hours for bags. Simply the worst travel experience I have ever had

At first, we were on the runway for about an hour, literally. The Captain did explain that the Control Tower just had a change shift (sounds like an unrealistic excuse) and then that we had to change a runway. A regular economy seat is made for 12 yo twiggy. I understand Delta wants to push for an upgrade, but after sitting in a Comfort seat and in First class. I would say First class is not worthy of my money. The landing was delayed because of the weather in NYC, I don't hold that against Delta, of course. The Captain did alert us to that upon takeoff in Vegas and again as we reached NY.

Not a "Delta" issue, but a JFK issue: We booked a connecting flight with 3 1/2 hours between to clearn immigration and customs. Our inbound flight (BCN to JFK) was on the taxiway 45 minutes which ate into our layover time. Immigtration was insanely quick with the CBP MPC app; however, clearing TSA (again, after we were ALREADY cleared in Spain on the inbound international flight) took over 95 minutes. This left us with 10 minutes before boarding the connecting flight (JFK to SAN) to walk to the far end of Terminal 4 and try to find food. We didn't find any food that could promise to serve us in under 10 minutes so we boarded the Delta flight after coming off a plance and an 8-hour flight knowing that we wouldn't be served any food on the next 5 1/2 hour flight. I feel like Delta needs to put pressure on the JFK TSA to open more screening stations (by our count, we saw only 5 scanners open and a line of - as we said - over 90 minutes. The insult is that we WERE ALREADY SCREENED through TSA, but as you come off one flight into the USA, you have to go through the whole process again. It seems like if you have a connecting flight, there should be a way to pass through immigration and customs without needing to return through TSA.

My flight was 6 pm 6/6. Every hour they delayed it again - air condition issues then no pilot then the crew had worked too many hours and cancelled the flight at 11 pm. Sent customers to NJ a 45 minutes uber ride to a hotel. Had to be back by 5 am for a 7 am flight and again no pilot etc with another three hours of delays.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

This flight was perfect. No complaints and only the highest regard for the crew and ground staff and how they executed perfectly. I fly a lot with United and would request predictability and transparency in their operations instead of last minute changes.

Survey sent before we actually left. Delay after delay. Now a crew problem.

I love flying with United. Unfortunately, I flew on an older plane with minimal upgraded technology (no Bluetooth functionality or handy charging ports). Otherwise, the flight was great and even arrived early.

They changed my seats after I checked in and I was stressed from the time I saw that information until just before boarding, when the gate attendant fixed it, but it shouldn't have happened. And if it couldn't be prevented, then the people on the phone I spoke with should have done something to help, which they did not, nor did they offer me compensation, just meaningless apologies.

Smooth flight, especially take off and landing, and great crew on board. Really loved the stroopwaffles!

Deplaning was delayed because of Jetbridge equipment issues in MKE, causing an issue on an otherwise great flight.

Not really their fault, but a 4.5 hour delay is pretty brutal

we were delayed going into and out of Newark Airport by 3-4 hours each way. Excuses/reasons given were misleading. Weather was cited at first when there was NO weather issue. Turns out Newark had a shortage of staff and runway construction. United knew this and should have NOT scheduled flights when they know we would be delayed so long. I will avoid United and EWR airport at all cost going forward. Delta never looked so good.

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

leg space better than expected. two washrooms for one plane isn't enough.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

We arrived 4 hours early and still almost missed the flight because they weren’t able to access one of the boarding tickets. They then sent hour bags late and we were all of our without clothing and eventually had to take an expensive cab back and forth to the airport as they wouldn’t deliver the bag which arrived late at night that day and we would have to wait until noon the began day (messing up a second day of plans). Also, all the food has dairy or pork. No vegan or even vegetarian option in the flight—even for purchase.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

Pathetic check in experience at JFK. Everything is self check in. Not enough staff present to help with when the check in process or the kiosk gets stuck. Staff present not welcoming or pleasant at all. On the other hand the NY based flight crew was great. Courteous and friendly throughout the flight. Special meals leave a lot to be desired. Kids meals should be made available when kids are flying and same goes for special kids meals too.

It was one of my worst flight ever. First they were changing the gate for at least 4 times, changing from gate D7 to D12 to D44. Considering the size of the Miami Airport, we are talking about long distance and the train at the airport was not working. Then the flight was delayed around one hour. Then finally we boarded into the plane and when everybody was seated, there was an announcement that there is an issue with one of the tire of the plane, so we all had to get out of the plane with our belongings, to replace the tire. So we had around 2.5-hour delay

Waited on the runway for takeoff for 2.5 hours. Air traffic rerouted us. The plane didn't have enough fuel, so had to go back to the gate. Had to wait for a new pilot. Should have landed at 5:22. Didn't land until 9:10. Trash flight.

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

American Airlines initially postponed the flight. Then they cancelled it an rescheduled us on a flight that would take over 24 hours with multiple stops. They then changed this flight to a reasonable alternative the next day which they later cancelled and replaced with a flight that would take off with an additional 16 hour delay. They blamed weather but I noticed (at 4am) that Delta had direct flights from Charlotte to Detroit. I went on line. Booked it and was in Detroit buy 9am. The interesting thing is they did a similar thing to a family member just 2 days earlier. I don't think I will fly American unless I have to.

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Delays on all NY flights. There was no communication on why but they didn’t say it was weather. Other carriers were not delayed.

No internet on a flight over three hours in this age is criminal. Staff inattentive and dismissive

Worst flight experience ever flights canceled. JetBlue told us just did not even bother standing in line to come back in one and a half hours then without any information we had to go pick up all of our luggage and spend over $2000 in accommodation just to get home. JetBlue said that the next flight available for us to get home would be three days later. Absolutely absurd hasn’t offered to give us any compensation do not fly JetBlue horrible company. They said it was based on the weather and the weather is great in all locations that we would’ve been flying to total hoax. I think it’s a conspiracy theory.

flight was delayed for hours with no explanation. The plane was a very old aircraft.

The flight departed more than 1 hour late. Leg room is bigger than most airlines

Excellent. Although they used to greet me as a mosaic member and provide a free drink, early boarding helps me to keep coming back to JetBlue.

No music app working: no economy meal on five hour flight; hour on tarmac at the end waiting for a gate. Flight itself was smooth and easy.

Communication with the customer and stay is important. Staff off with a minor inconvenience but it worked out of course. Also this was a very old Mint Class plane. They snuck this one in on us. The updated aircraft are much better.

The flight itself was fine, but the boarding process was extremely frustrating. There is no one scanning boarding passes - passengers just scan themselves and enter the jetway. By the time my husband and I got on the plane and were halfway to our seats they determined there were too many bags on the plane and everything at that point needed to be checked. This created a lot of unnecessary chaos. They should have alerted people before getting on the plane that they would need to start checking bags instead of waiting until people were already on the plane.

In flight on demand didn't work at our seats. Only a single beverage/snack run.

Traveling with JetBlue from NYC was convenient as accessing JFK airport was straightforward via the LIRR to the AirTrain. Maneuvering through the terminal was hassle-free, which was a pleasant start to the journey. However, the flight experience itself left much to be desired. The seating arrangement was notably uncomfortable; despite securing a window seat, space felt cramped. This was exacerbated by the middle seat passenger encroaching on my area, which made the flight less enjoyable. Additionally, while the in-flight entertainment system initially seemed like a reprieve, the sound outlet on my seat was inoperable. This issue turned what could have been a manageable three-hour flight into a rather tedious ordeal, as I was unable to use the entertainment system effectively. While JetBlue provided a smooth process in terms of airport logistics, the on-board experience highlighted areas in need of improvement, particularly in terms of comfort and entertainment system maintenance.

Everything was fine. I'm average height and I pack light. I'm ready for my Spirit flight.

No frills - because you get what you pay for. The crew was amazing!! I had plenty of room to spread out because the flight was half full. Which made it easy to sleep.

I think the staff was nice. They took time to explain safety protocols. Boarding was great. They started early and our flight left a little early which was convenient. Having free games to play would have been better

The seat belt was lengthy enough that I did not need an extender. Courteous and helpful flight attendants.

One restroom was unavailable/closed on both routes, going to Charlotte and coming back to Detroit a week later.

it was a quick trip. seats aren't that comfortable but because it was a quick trip it was ok. You need to have an N/A in your rating as I didn't have any food or entertainment so the only thing I could do was score low.

Not very good because of an almost 3 hour delay for an hour long flight.

Flight was delayed a bit, but that was expected (and updated), so really not bad at all for the price. Could’ve used one less email asking me to upgrade my seat; otherwise no significant complaints

I paid for streaming wifi and the connection was poor.

Bad experience. Unhappy with the changing of flight times and one particular flight attendant (Bartholomew) on our flight from Orlando to Detroit. Traveling with a large family of 7, including our 18 month old, can be arduous but when the airline changes your flight time from landing at 9:30 pm to landing after midnight, this becomes much more difficult. When our 18 month old was predictably over tired and fussy, my wife and I tried to move to an open row so we can console her more effectively. The flight attendent rebuked us and said we could not sit in an exit row. We were not planning on sitting there for more than a few minutes but just to have space to console our screaming 18 month old. Spirit did not allow for a family friendly trip. Likely will be choosing a different airline next time.

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