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Cheap Flights from Newark to Detroit

Search partner results from Newark Liberty (EWR) to Detroit Metro (DTW), with each airline's terminal at both ends and the Newark rail changes that run into November.

EWR to DTW · 487 mi · 1h 41m est.

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

Photo: Andrew Heneen, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Newark to Detroit flight insights

Average flight time

~1h 41m (estimated)

EWR → DTW

Cheapest cached price

$223

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 13, 2026.

Planning a trip from Newark to Detroit? The average flight time on this route is ~1h 41m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $223 (last checked Oct 13, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Newark (EWR) and Detroit (DTW) 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.

Newark to Detroit at a glance

EWR to DTW 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 Newark to Detroit on Eazair
Origin	Newark (EWR)
Destination	Detroit (DTW)
Average Flight Time	~1h 41m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$223
Fares Last Checked	Oct 13, 2026
Distance	487 miles (EWR to DTW)
Time in Detroit	Same time as Newark
Airlines in our fare results	3

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

Flight deals from Newark to Detroit

Detroit Metro has two separate terminals, so the first thing to settle on this route is which one your airline uses. DTW lists Delta at the McNamara Terminal and American and United at the Evans Terminal, and says some boarding passes may show them as EM and WE. This page searches Newark Liberty International (EWR) in New Jersey, not JFK or LaGuardia (LGA), to DTW. Delta, United and American have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. Results can include connecting flights.

At Newark, Delta and American sit in Terminal A, and United flies domestic routes from Terminal A or C. Terminal A has no AirTrain platform of its own: plan on 15 minutes on foot under cover from the Terminal A AirTrain station, or 5 minutes by shuttle. NJ Transit bus routes GO28, 37, 62, 67 and 107 reach the terminals directly with no AirTrain transfer.

Delta passengers land at McNamara, where the ExpressTram runs along the mile-long Concourse A and its Terminal Station leads to baggage claim and ground transportation. Detroit Air Xpress goes to downtown Detroit every day from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., boarding near Door 1 on the McNamara Departures Level or at the Evans Ground Transportation Center. Ride apps collect McNamara arrivals on Level 4 of the McNamara Parking Garage and Evans arrivals on Level 1 of the Big Blue Deck, both reached across the Skybridge.

EazAir's first fare check for Newark to Detroit was on 13 Oct 2026, for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. One check cannot show a pattern. Newark says free shuttle buses replace AirTrain at the Airport Train Station from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. on most weekdays through 13 Nov 2026, and NJ Transit, running fewer weekday trains into New York, expects regular schedules from 15 Nov 2026. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Newark to Detroit flights

Departure · Newark

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Eastern Time

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

Arrival · Detroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)

Eastern Time

About Detroit

Areas to know in Detroit

Corktown
Midtown
Downtown / Greektown

Weather in Detroit

Cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers.

Newark to Detroit: airport and fare guide

Airport details were checked on 17 Oct 2026 and route details on 22 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.

About this route

Delta uses Terminal A at Newark and the McNamara Terminal at Detroit, according to the two airports' airline lists.
Newark lists United at Terminal A for domestic flights, Terminal C for domestic and international flights and Terminal B for international arrivals only. Detroit lists United at the Evans Terminal.
American and JetBlue use Terminal A at Newark and the Evans Terminal at Detroit, according to the two airports' airline lists.
Frontier, Alaska and Sun Country use Terminal B at Newark and the Evans Terminal at Detroit, according to the two airports' airline lists.
DTW's Terminal to Terminal/Westin Shuttle links the McNamara and Evans Terminals, leaving about every 10 minutes from each Ground Transportation Center and the Westin Hotel entrance.
Detroit Metro's website recommends arriving two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight.
Newark says AirTrain service between Terminals A, B and C, Rental Cars, P3 Station and P4 Daily Parking is not affected by the current AirTrain outage at the Airport Train Station.
Newark says AirTrain does not serve the Newark Airport Train Station Monday to Friday, 5 a.m. to 3 p.m., between 27 Jul 2026 and 13 Nov 2026. Free shuttle buses run instead, and the airport says to allow an extra 10 to 15 minutes.
Leaving Newark by train during those hours, the airport says to ride AirTrain to P4 Station and transfer to a free shuttle bus.
NJ Transit's Portal Bridge cutover schedule, in effect from 11 Oct 2026, runs fewer weekday Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line trains into Penn Station New York. NJ Transit expects regular schedules to resume 15 Nov 2026, subject to safety testing.

Leaving from Newark Liberty International (EWR)

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

By train, ride NJ Transit or Amtrak to the Airport Train Station, then AirTrain. From 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. on most weekdays through 13 Nov 2026, a free shuttle bus replaces AirTrain at the station.
NJ Transit is running a reduced Portal Cutover schedule, with fewer weekday Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line trains into Penn Station New York and longer travel times. NJ Transit says its regular schedule resumes 15 Nov 2026, subject to safety testing.
Ride apps and drivers drop off in front of each terminal. The airport says curbs are for active drop-off and pickup only, and waiting drivers should use the Cell Phone Lot next to P4.
The airport lists walk times after security of 2 to 10 minutes in Terminal A, 2 to 4 minutes in Terminal B and 1 to 10 minutes in Terminal C.
CLEAR in Terminal B serves Gates B40 to B49, Sunday to Friday 4:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 4:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to the airport.
The airport says the TSA PreCheck enrollment office is in Terminal C and the Global Entry office is in Terminal B. It does not publish a set arrival time and says to allow extra time.
The airport lists periodic nightly weekday closures of Runway 4L-22R for rehabilitation, shown as ongoing with no end date. It says delays, schedule changes or diversions may occur, so check with your airline.

Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)

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

DTW says some boarding passes may show the McNamara Terminal as EM and the Evans Terminal as WE.

DTW has two separate terminals, McNamara and Evans. The Terminal to Terminal/Westin Shuttle leaves about every 10 minutes from each Ground Transportation Center and the Westin Hotel entrance.
In McNamara, the ExpressTram runs 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.
McNamara's Terminal Station also gives access to check-in, baggage claim, ground transportation and the tunnel to Concourses B and C.

Getting from DTW	Where to board	Where it goes
Detroit Air Xpress	Evans: Ground Transportation Center. McNamara: Departures Level near Door 1. Runs every day from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.	Downtown Detroit.
SMART and FAST buses	Same stops. SMART Route 125 and FAST Michigan Route 261 serve both terminals; SMART Route 280 serves Evans only.	Downtown Detroit and surrounding suburbs.
Michigan Flyer and AirRide	Same stops. Inside both terminals, follow the Public Transit signs.	Ann Arbor (both) and East Lansing (Michigan Flyer).
Rideshare	McNamara: Level 4 of the McNamara Parking Garage, across the Skybridge and down the Level 6 Ground Transportation Center elevators. Evans: Level 1 of the Big Blue Deck, across the Skybridge.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	McNamara: middle of the Ground Transportation Center on Level 4. Evans: upper level of the Ground Transportation Center.	Your destination.

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.

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 fare check from Newark to Detroit was on 13 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Detroit to Newark, EazAir's first 6 checks ran from 28 Sep to 21 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. One check cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

EWR: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
DTW: Airline directory (no date shown, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
DTW: Transfer between terminals (no date shown, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
DTW: Home page, Security Wait Time section (no date shown, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
EWR: AirTrain partial service outage (no date shown, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
NJ Transit: Portal Bridge Cutover (no date shown, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
EWR: Terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: AirTrain (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Pick-up and drop-off (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Alerts and advisories (Runway 4L-22R) (01/01/2026 - ongoing, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Terminal B (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Services (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Departures guide (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
NJ Transit: Newark Liberty International Airport (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)
Amtrak: Newark Liberty International Airport station (EWR) (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Ride app services (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Connections guide (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Terminal A (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Terminal C (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DTW: Shuttle services (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DTW: Public transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DTW: Rideshare (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DTW: ExpressTram (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DTW: Taxis and luxury sedans (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Michigan Flyer (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)
EazAir fare checks for EWR to DTW, 13 Oct 2026 to 13 Oct 2026; DTW to EWR, 28 Sep 2026 to 21 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which terminal does Delta use at Newark and at Detroit?

Delta uses Terminal A at Newark and the McNamara Terminal at Detroit, according to the two airports' airline lists. At McNamara, the ExpressTram's South, Terminal and North stations cover gates A1 to A78.

Which terminal does United use at each end?

Newark lists United at Terminal A for domestic flights, Terminal C for domestic and international flights, and Terminal B for international arrivals only. Detroit lists United at the Evans Terminal, alongside American.

How do I get between the McNamara and Evans terminals in Detroit?

Take DTW's Terminal to Terminal/Westin Shuttle. It leaves about every 10 minutes from each terminal's Ground Transportation Center and from the Westin Hotel entrance.

How early should I get to Detroit Metro for the flight back to Newark?

Detroit Metro's website recommends arriving two hours before a domestic flight. DTW says CLEAR lanes are at both McNamara Terminal checkpoints, and the TSA PreCheck office is in the McNamara domestic baggage claim area.

Can I still reach Newark airport by train while the AirTrain work is going on?

Yes. Newark says AirTrain between Terminals A, B and C, Rental Cars, P3 Station and P4 Daily Parking is not affected. Only the Airport Train Station stop is swapped for free shuttle buses on most weekdays from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m., through 13 Nov 2026. Allow an extra 10 to 15 minutes.

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

Delta says every passenger, Main Basic included, can bring one carry-on and one personal item free, and American Basic Economy includes both. United Basic Economy on domestic flights allows a personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.

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.