Flights from Detroit to New York

4 airlines fly nonstop from Detroit to New York.

Distance: 480 mi
Nonstop flight: Varies
Time difference: Same time
Nonstop airlines: 4

Fares from Detroit to New York

Checking today’s fares with the airlines.

Nonstop flights

Airline	From	To
Delta Air Lines	DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport	JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport
Delta Air Lines	DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport	LGA LaGuardia Airport
Delta Air Lines	DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport	EWR Newark Liberty International Airport
JetBlue	DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport	JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport
American Airlines	DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport	LGA LaGuardia Airport
United Airlines	DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport	EWR Newark Liberty International Airport

Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.

Getting from the airport into New York

JFK

John F. Kennedy International Airport

16 miles (26 km) from the city centre. 62.6 million passengers in 2025

How	Route	Cost
Train	Subway (A via Howard Beach, or E/J/Z via Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av) or LIRR to Jamaica, then AirTrain JFK	$11.75 by subway including $8.75 AirTrain; LIRR $14-16 plus $8.75 AirTrain

EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

9 miles (14 km) from the city centre. 47 million passengers in 2025

How	Route	Time	Cost
Train	NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station plus AirTrain Newark	about 1h	$16.80
Bus	PATH plus NJ Transit bus 62 (runs when trains do not)	–	$4.90

LGA

LaGuardia Airport

32.6 million passengers in 2025

How	Route	Cost
Bus	M60 Select Bus Service from Upper Manhattan (125th St area) to all terminals	$3
Bus	Subway to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av, then free Q70 LaGuardia Link bus	$3

Before you go

Domestic travel within the United States: no passport or visa is needed, but adults must show a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID at airport security.

New York is the same time as Detroit. New York uses the US dollar (USD).

Read the New York guide: when to go, weather, airports and tips

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Detroit to New York?

Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.

Which airlines fly nonstop from Detroit to New York?

As of October 2026, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, American Airlines and United Airlines fly this route nonstop.

Which airports do nonstop flights use?

Nonstop flights leave from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

How far is New York from Detroit?

About 480 miles (773 km), measured between the city centres.

What is the time difference?

New York is the same time as Detroit.

What ID do I need to fly to New York?

Domestic travel within the United States: no passport or visa is needed, but adults must show a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID at airport security.

How do I get from John F. Kennedy International Airport into New York?

Subway (A via Howard Beach, or E/J/Z via Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av) or LIRR to Jamaica, then AirTrain JFK, $11.75 by subway including $8.75 AirTrain; LIRR $14-16 plus $8.75 AirTrain.

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.