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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 8:08 am
• Latest: departs at 9:56 pm and lands at 12:04 am.

The flight takes about 2h 08m.

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.

A nonstop flight from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 2h 08m, 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.

Round-trip flights from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $170 to $404, with an average of $272 over the past 12 months. Anything below $170 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $272 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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 $271 for nonstop.

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: 90% on time
• Delta: 87% on time
• American Airlines: 82% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time on average.

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.

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 20%, and night flights for 8%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $225 to $1,229. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Delta
• JetBlue
• American Airlines

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.

One-way fares from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $125, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $75 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Alamo

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).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 2h 24m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $253 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $327, a difference of $74.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 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
• Frontier

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 19m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Travelers can use bus lines 125, 261 and 280, take a taxi or rent a car to travel between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Detroit city center. Taxis dispatch from the Ground Transportation Center on Level 4 after baggage claim.

From Manhattan, travelers can take the subway, commuter rail, a cab or a shuttle to JFK. The subway is the most cost-effective public transportation option.

Yes. The SMART bus runs from DTW to downtown and schedule details are available at smartbus.org. Cabs and private transfers are also available.

Besides Detroit, DTW provides convenient rental car access to nearby cities such as Hamtramck, Highland Park and River Rouge.

At Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), special assistance can be arranged in advance to help travelers through security and to the gate. Accessible restrooms are also available, along with additional assistance for passengers with a concealed disability.

Travelers with reduced mobility flying from New York to Detroit can request cab-to-aircraft wheelchair service from their airline at LGA. Airlines on this route must also provide prompt assistance once travelers let airport personnel know these services are needed.

Yes, parking is available at Terminals 4, 5 and 8. Payment can be made with cash at automated pay stations or staffed lanes at all exit plazas. Debit or credit cards and contactless payment are also accepted.