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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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Among airlines operating New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

4 airlines operate flights between New York and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Flights from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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

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

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $186 round-trip via Lambert-St Louis (STL), compared to $238 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.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 10% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $226 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $287, a difference of $61. 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 to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 24 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, with 36% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, evening flights for 21%, and night flights for 7%.

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 to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:04 am
• Latest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 11:54 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 04m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 24% above the route average of $239. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 2h 04m, covering 494 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 $210 to $1,166. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $116, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights are:

• United Airlines: 88% on time
• Delta: 87% on time
• Spirit Airlines: 82% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 84% of the time on average.

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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 04m, compared with 5h 03m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and 5h 17m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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 to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $152 to $364, with an average of $239 over the past 12 months. Anything below $152 counts as a good deal.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights:

• • Delta
• • JetBlue
• • American Airlines