Lower Manhattan skyline seen from Upper New York Bay. Flights from Detroit to New York

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Cheap Flights from Detroit to New York

Compare partner fares from Detroit Metro to New York JFK, and see which terminal Delta, American and JetBlue use at each end.

DTW to JFK · 508 mi · 1h 44m est.

DTW to JFK
508 miles
1h 44m nonstop (estimated)
3 airlines in our fare results

Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Detroit to New York flight insights

Average flight time

~1h 44m (estimated)

DTW → JFK

Cheapest cached price

$145

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 15, 2026.

Planning a trip from Detroit to New York? The average flight time on this route is ~1h 44m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $145 (last checked Oct 15, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Detroit to New York covers a straight-line distance of about 508 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~1h 44m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Detroit to New York at a glance

DTW to JFK is about 508 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Detroit to New York on Eazair
Origin	Detroit (DTW)
Destination	New York (JFK)
Average Flight Time	~1h 44m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$145
Fares Last Checked	Oct 15, 2026
Distance	508 miles (DTW to JFK)
Time in New York	Same time as Detroit
Airlines in our fare results	3

Local time in New York is the same as in Detroit. Detroit is on Eastern Time, New York on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Detroit to New York

This page compares fares from Detroit Metro (DTW) to New York JFK only. LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark Liberty (EWR) are separate airports, so check the code on every result. Delta, American and JetBlue have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. In Detroit, Delta uses McNamara, and American and JetBlue use Evans. At JFK, Delta arrives at Terminal 4, JetBlue at Terminal 5 and American at Terminal 8.

Delta passengers at McNamara can ride the ExpressTram along the mile-long Concourse A: South Station for gates A1 to A28, Terminal Station for A29 to A55 and North Station for A56 to A78. Terminal Station also leads to check-in, baggage claim and the tunnel to Concourses B and C. DTW lists checkpoints in the McNamara ticketing lobby on Level 3, on the bridge from the parking garage on Level 2, at the Westin hotel and in the Evans ticketing lobby.

Arriving at JFK, AirTrain moves you between terminals for free every 5 to 15 minutes, and its fare is charged only when you enter or leave at Jamaica or Howard Beach. From Jamaica, the Port Authority says the LIRR reaches Penn Station or Grand Central Madison in about 20 minutes. JetBlue flyers landing at Terminal 5 should know that ride-app pickups moved to the Howard Beach AirTrain station, though accessible rides can still meet you at the terminal. Taxis leave only from official stands.

EazAir ran 5 fare checks for DTW to JFK between 2 Oct and 15 Oct 2026, its first for this route, each asking partner sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. They returned 3 different results, the highest less than one and a half times the lowest, with the lowest on 4 Oct. Delta, American and JetBlue all include a carry-on with their lowest fares. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Detroit to New York flights

Departure · Detroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)

Eastern Time

Arrival · New York

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Eastern Time

Other airports near New York: LaGuardia (LGA), Newark Liberty International (EWR), Stewart International (SWF)

About New York

Areas to know in New York

Greenwich Village
SoHo
Williamsburg

Weather in New York

Four distinct seasons, with hot, humid summers and cold winters that bring occasional snow.

Detroit to New York: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

EazAir searches New York with the JFK code, and the New York area has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result.

LaGuardia (LGA) in Queens and Newark Liberty (EWR) are separate airports, so check the airport code on every result.

Leaving from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)

Airline	DTW terminal
Delta	McNamara Terminal
American	Evans Terminal
JetBlue	Evans Terminal
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Detroit Air Xpress, SMART Route 125 and FAST Michigan Route 261 stop at both terminals, and SMART Route 280 at Evans only. DTW advises confirming your airline's terminal before you board.
Michigan Flyer and AirRide run to DTW from Ann Arbor, and Michigan Flyer also from East Lansing.
DTW lists checkpoints in the McNamara ticketing lobby on Level 3, on the McNamara bridge from the parking garage on Level 2, at the Westin hotel and in the Evans ticketing lobby.
DTW says access to all airline gates is through the security checkpoint areas, and CLEAR lanes are at both McNamara checkpoints.
DTW says the TSA PreCheck office is in the McNamara Terminal's domestic baggage claim area. DTW does not publish checkpoint hours.

Arriving at John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Airline	JFK terminal
Delta	Terminal 4
JetBlue	Terminal 5 (some international arrivals use Terminal 4 overnight)
American	Terminal 8
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

American says it celebrated the grand opening of a newly transformed customer experience at JFK Terminal 8 on 21 Apr 2026.

AirTrain JFK links the terminals for free, every 5 to 15 minutes, and JFK says terminal-to-terminal trips take under 10 minutes.
JFK says redevelopment construction may cause detours and closures on airport roads throughout 2026.
Ride-app pickups for Terminals 5 and 7 moved to the Howard Beach AirTrain station.

Getting from JFK	Where to board	Where it goes
AirTrain JFK	Free between terminals, every 5 to 15 minutes. You pay the AirTrain fare when you enter or leave at Jamaica or Howard Beach.	Jamaica for the LIRR and subway; Howard Beach for the subway.
LIRR from Jamaica	Ride AirTrain to Jamaica. See MTA TrainTime for LIRR times.	Penn Station or Grand Central Madison, in about 20 minutes, according to the Port Authority.
Ride apps at Terminals 5 and 7	Pickups moved to the Howard Beach AirTrain station; the AirTrain ride there is free. Accessible rides can still be picked up at the terminal.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	Official taxi stands only; ignore anyone offering rides inside the terminal.	A flat fare to Manhattan, plus tolls, surcharges that vary by time and destination, and an optional tip.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
JetBlue Main Base (bookings made after 29 Jul 2026)	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra.	Change fee plus any fare difference. Cancelling gives travel credit minus a fee.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 5 fare checks from Detroit to New York ran from 2 Oct to 15 Oct 2026. For the return direction, New York to Detroit, EazAir's first 8 checks ran from 11 Sep to 13 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was less than one and a half times the lowest. The 5 checks returned 3 different results. The lowest result came on 4 Oct. With only 5 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

DTW: Airline directory (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DTW: Public transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DTW: Security checkpoints (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Michigan Flyer (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LaGuardia Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Newark Liberty International Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: JFK Terminal 8 opening (21 Apr 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: New York JFK airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Terminal 5 and 7 ride-app pickup relocation (from 2 May 2025, ongoing, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: AirTrain (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Public transport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Taxi service (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Alerts and advisories (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Fare options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for DTW to JFK, 2 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026; JFK to DTW, 11 Sep 2026 to 13 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which Detroit terminal should I go to for New York?

Delta flies from the McNamara Terminal. American and JetBlue use the Evans Terminal. If you go to the wrong one, the Terminal to Terminal/Westin Shuttle runs about every 10 minutes.

Which JFK terminal does my airline arrive at?

Delta uses Terminal 4, JetBlue Terminal 5 and American Terminal 8. JetBlue says some of its international arrivals use Terminal 4 overnight.

How do I get from JFK to Manhattan by train?

Ride AirTrain JFK to Jamaica, pay the AirTrain fare as you leave, then take the LIRR. The Port Authority says it reaches Penn Station or Grand Central Madison in about 20 minutes.

Does this page search LaGuardia or Newark?

No. It searches JFK only. LaGuardia (LGA) in Queens and Newark Liberty (EWR) are separate airports, so check the airport code on every result.

Do the lowest fares from Detroit to New York include a carry-on?

Yes, for all three airlines in EazAir's checks. Delta Main Basic, American Basic Economy and JetBlue Main Base each include a carry-on plus a personal item.

How far is Detroit from New York?

DTW and JFK are about 508 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Ease jet lag on longer routes

On longer cross-country flights, adjusting your sleep schedule a day or two before departure and staying hydrated in flight can reduce jet lag on arrival.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.