Newark skyline reflected in the Passaic River. Flights from Detroit to Newark

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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Newark

Compare partner fares from Detroit to Newark Liberty, see which DTW terminal your airline uses, and plan the trip from EWR into New York by bus or train.

DTW to EWR · 487 mi · 1h 41m est.

DTW to EWR
487 miles
1h 41m nonstop (estimated)
4 airlines in our fare results

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Detroit to Newark flight insights

Average flight time

~1h 41m (estimated)

DTW → EWR

Cheapest cached price

$250

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 21, 2026.

Planning a trip from Detroit to Newark? The average flight time on this route is ~1h 41m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $250 (last checked Oct 21, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Detroit to Newark covers a straight-line distance of about 487 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~1h 41m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Detroit to Newark at a glance

DTW to EWR is about 487 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 Newark on Eazair
Origin	Detroit (DTW)
Destination	Newark (EWR)
Average Flight Time	~1h 41m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$250
Fares Last Checked	Oct 21, 2026
Distance	487 miles (DTW to EWR)
Time in Newark	Same time as Detroit
Airlines in our fare results	4

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

Flight deals from Detroit to Newark

Use this page to compare partner results from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) in New Jersey. JFK (JFK) and LaGuardia (LGA) are other airports, so check the code on your ticket. Delta, United, American and Frontier have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. Delta leaves from DTW's McNamara Terminal and the other three from Evans. Newark lists American and Delta at Terminal A, Frontier at Terminal B and United at Terminals A, B and C.

Public buses reach both DTW terminals: SMART Route 125 and FAST Michigan Route 261 serve McNamara and Evans, while SMART Route 280 stops at Evans only. Michigan Flyer and AirRide coaches come in from Ann Arbor, and Michigan Flyer also from East Lansing. At McNamara the buses stop on the Departures Level near Door 1, and at Evans at the Ground Transportation Center. DTW advises confirming your airline's terminal before you board, and it does not publish checkpoint hours.

Ride app pickup at Newark is on the arrivals level at Terminals A and B, and on Floor 3 of the Terminal C Garage. CoachUSA's Newark Airport express stops at every terminal for Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park and Port Authority Bus Terminal, a trip the airport puts at about 50 minutes. Rail riders should know that NJ Transit's Portal Cutover schedule has fewer weekday trains into Penn Station New York; NJ Transit says regular schedules resume 15 Nov 2026, subject to safety testing.

EazAir's first 5 fare checks for DTW to EWR ran from 28 Sep to 14 Oct 2026, each for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. The highest of the 5 results was at least double the lowest, they produced 4 different results, and the lowest result came on 28 Sep. Frontier without a bundle allows a personal item only, with no carry-on. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Detroit to Newark flights

Departure · Detroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)

Eastern Time

Arrival · Newark

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Eastern Time

Other airports near New York: John F. Kennedy International (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), Stewart International (SWF)

About Newark

Areas to know in Newark

Ironbound
Downtown
Forest Hill

Weather in Newark

The same general Northeast pattern as nearby New York: four distinct seasons, humid summers, cold winters.

Detroit to Newark: 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.

Newark Liberty International (EWR) is in New Jersey. New York JFK (JFK) and LaGuardia (LGA) are separate airports, so check which one your ticket shows.

Leaving from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)

Airline	DTW terminal
Delta	McNamara Terminal
American	Evans Terminal
United	Evans Terminal
Frontier	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 Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Airline	EWR terminal
American	Terminal A
Delta	Terminal A
United	Terminals A, B and C, depending on the flight
Frontier	Terminal B
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

From the airport's airline list, which shows no update date. Terminal use can change, so check with your airline.

Three terminals, A, B and C. Terminal C is operated by United.
AirTrain links Terminals B and C, the Terminal A station (rental cars), P3 (hotel shuttles), P4 parking and the Airport Train Station. It does not stop at Terminal A itself.
From the Terminal A AirTrain station, walk about 15 minutes on a covered pathway or take the free shuttle bus, which the airport says runs 4 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Many travelers changing terminals must clear TSA screening again. United runs a shuttle after security between Terminals A and C, so United domestic connections there skip a second screening.

Getting from EWR	Where to board	Where it goes
NJ Transit trains (Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line)	Take AirTrain to the Airport Train Station. The AirTrain access fee is included in an NJ Transit ticket.	New York Penn Station, about 30 minutes according to NJ Transit, plus Newark Penn Station and New Jersey towns. A fare applies.
Amtrak	Take AirTrain to the same Airport Train Station. Amtrak says the AirTrain fare is included in Amtrak tickets to and from the station.	Northeast Regional trains, which the airport lists for Trenton and North Philadelphia. A fare applies.
AirTrain replacement shuttle bus (5 a.m. to 3 p.m. on most weekdays, through 13 Nov 2026)	At the Airport Train Station, follow red banner signs reading "AirTrain Construction Partial Outage".	Free bus to your terminal. The airport says to allow an extra 10 to 15 minutes.
Buses	CoachUSA's Newark Airport express stops at every terminal. NJ Transit routes GO28, 37, 62, 67 and 107 serve the terminals directly, according to NJ Transit.	Express: Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park and Port Authority Bus Terminal, about 50 minutes according to the airport. NJ Transit: Newark Penn Station, Elizabeth, Jersey City and other New Jersey towns. A fare applies.
Ride apps (Uber, Lyft)	Terminal A: arrivals level, across the street. Terminal B: arrivals level, on the terminal frontage. Terminal C: Floor 3 of the Terminal C Garage.	Anywhere in the region. Follow signs for Ride App Pick Up and collect your bags first.
Taxis	Licensed taxis are available outside each terminal. Use only an official terminal taxi stand. The Port Authority Welcome Center on arrivals Level 1 of each terminal can help.	Anywhere in the region. Surcharges and tolls can apply.

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.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.

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 Newark ran from 28 Sep to 14 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Newark to Detroit, EazAir's first check was on 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 at least double the lowest. The 5 checks returned 4 different results. The lowest result came on 28 Sep. 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)
EWR: Terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Connections guide (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: AirTrain (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Public transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Taxis (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Ride app services (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: AirTrain partial service outage (07/27/2026 - 11/13/2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Terminal A (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Terminal C (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
NJ Transit: Newark Liberty International Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Amtrak: Newark Liberty International Airport station (EWR) (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
NJ Transit: Newark Airport Station, AirTrain service replaced by shuttle bus (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)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for DTW to EWR, 28 Sep 2026 to 14 Oct 2026; EWR to DTW, 13 Oct 2026 to 13 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which security checkpoint should I use at Detroit Metro?

DTW lists checkpoints in the McNamara ticketing lobby on Level 3, on the McNamara bridge on Level 2, at the Westin hotel and in the Evans ticketing lobby. DTW says access to all airline gates is through these checkpoint areas.

Can I take a bus from Newark airport to New York?

Yes. CoachUSA's Newark Airport express stops at every terminal and serves Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The airport says the trip takes about 50 minutes.

Does AirTrain stop at Newark Terminal A?

No. From the Terminal A AirTrain station, the airport lists a 15 minute walk on a covered pathway or a 5 minute shuttle ride. AirTrain is free between terminals, parking and rental cars.

Does United use the same Newark terminal for every flight?

No. The airport lists United at Terminals A, B and C, depending on the flight. United runs a free shuttle after security between its gates at A28, B67 for drop-off only, and C71.

Do the lowest Detroit to Newark fares include a carry-on?

Delta Main Basic and American Basic Economy include a carry-on and a personal item. United Basic Economy on domestic flights and Frontier without a bundle allow a personal item only.

How far is Detroit from Newark?

DTW and EWR are about 487 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
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 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.

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.