What airlines fly to Detroit?

Delta, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Detroit from New Jersey according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Detroit. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Detroit on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Detroit?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in New Jersey you fly out of and what airport in Detroit you fly into. For example, flying from Newark to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 1h 51m on average. On the other hand, flying from Trenton to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 5h 32m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

How many flights depart from New Jersey to Detroit on average per day?

88 flights are operational daily from New Jersey to Detroit as of August 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 6:00AM, with 42% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New Jersey to Detroit?

Spirit Airlines and Frontier are the most popular carriers operating from New Jersey to Detroit

How many flights depart from New Jersey to Detroit on average per week?

The number of flights available between New Jersey and Detroit is 618 per week as of August 2025. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 21% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New Jersey to Detroit?

Prices for flights from New Jersey to Detroit are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New Jersey to Detroit?

As of August 2025, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from New Jersey to Detroit.

How old do you have to be to fly from New Jersey to Detroit?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New Jersey to Detroit.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Detroit may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Detroit. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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6:35 am - 8:31 amLGA-DTW

1h 56mnonstop

10:49 am - 12:29 pmDTW-LGA

1h 40mnonstop

$69Spirit Airlines

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ons., aug. 27 - ons., sep. 3

10:00 pm - 11:59 pmEWR-DTW

1h 59mnonstop

7:10 pm - 9:01 pmDTW-EWR

1h 51mnonstop

$69Spirit Airlines

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tor., sep. 11 - lør., sep. 13

6:20 am - 8:09 amPHL-DTW

1h 49mnonstop

9:16 am - 10:56 amDTW-PHL

1h 40mnonstop

$96Frontier

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fre., aug. 22 - man., aug. 25

6:20 am - 8:09 amPHL-DTW

1h 49mnonstop

7:30 pm - 9:15 pmDTW-PHL

1h 45mnonstop

$104

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man., sep. 1 - lør., sep. 6

6:00 am - 7:49 amPHL-DTW

1h 49mnonstop

7:10 pm - 8:49 pmDTW-PHL

1h 39mnonstop

$108

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søn., aug. 17 - tor., aug. 21

6:00 am - 7:49 amPHL-DTW

1h 49mnonstop

8:44 am - 10:25 amDTW-PHL

1h 41mnonstop

$112Frontier

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tor., aug. 14 - søn., aug. 17

9:45 pm - 11:55 pmJFK-DTW

2h 10mnonstop

6:12 am - 7:59 amDTW-JFK

1h 47mnonstop

$124JetBlue

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tor., sep. 4 - man., sep. 8

9:45 pm - 11:55 pmJFK-DTW

2h 10mnonstop

12:16 pm - 1:59 pmDTW-JFK

1h 43mnonstop

$126JetBlue

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tor., sep. 4 - man., sep. 8

7:45 pm - 10:18 pmJFK-DTW

2h 33mnonstop

9:40 pm - 11:38 pmDTW-JFK

1h 58mnonstop

$136Delta

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tor., sep. 4 - man., sep. 8

10:00 am - 12:06 pmJFK-DTW

2h 06mnonstop

9:20 pm - 11:19 pmDTW-JFK

1h 59mnonstop

$147Delta

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man., nov. 10 - lør., nov. 15

Frontier flights from New Jersey to Detroit

Our best Frontier deals on New Jersey to Detroit flight tickets

Frontier

Aug 22

PHL6:20 amPhiladelphia

1h 49m

DTW8:09 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Aug 25

DTW9:16 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 40m

PHL10:56 amPhiladelphia

$96

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Frontier

Aug 10

PHL6:00 amPhiladelphia

1h 49m

DTW7:49 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Aug 17

DTW8:44 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 41m

PHL10:25 amPhiladelphia

$107

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Frontier

Aug 14

PHL6:00 amPhiladelphia

1h 49m

DTW7:49 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Aug 17

DTW8:44 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 41m

PHL10:25 amPhiladelphia

$112

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Spirit Airlines flights from New Jersey to Detroit

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Spirit Airlines

Sep 11

EWR10:00 pmNewark

1h 59m

DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sep 13

DTW7:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 51m

EWR9:01 pmNewark

$69

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Spirit Airlines

Oct 16

LGA1:30 pmNew York LaGuardia

1h 52m

DTW3:22 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Oct 20

DTW5:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 44m

LGA7:04 pmNew York LaGuardia

$70

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Spirit Airlines

Sep 4

LGA1:47 pmNew York LaGuardia

1h 52m

DTW3:39 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sep 8

DTW8:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 48m

LGA10:38 pmNew York LaGuardia

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New YorkDetroit

LGA - DTW

LGADTW

New York LaGuardia

ons. 8/27

6:35 am-8:31 am

Nonstop1h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

ons. 9/3

10:49 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$69

NewarkDetroit

EWR - DTW

EWRDTW

Newark

tor. 9/11

10:00 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lør. 9/13

7:10 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$69

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

fre. 8/22

6:20 am-8:09 am

Nonstop1h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

man. 8/25

9:16 am-10:56 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$96

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

man. 9/1

6:20 am-8:09 am

Nonstop1h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lør. 9/6

7:30 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$104

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

søn. 8/17

6:00 am-7:49 am

Nonstop1h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

tor. 8/21

7:10 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$108

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

tor. 8/14

6:00 am-7:49 am

Nonstop1h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

søn. 8/17

8:44 am-10:25 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$112

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

tor. 9/4

9:45 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

man. 9/8

6:12 am-7:59 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$124

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

tor. 9/4

9:45 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

man. 9/8

12:16 pm-1:59 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$126

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

tor. 9/4

7:45 pm-10:18 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

man. 9/8

9:40 pm-11:38 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$136

New YorkDetroit

JFK - DTW

JFKDTW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

man. 11/10

10:00 am-12:06 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lør. 11/15

9:20 pm-11:19 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$147

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

The cheapest month to fly to Detroit from New Jersey is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $199, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Detroit in January, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from New Jersey to Detroit during May average around $209.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Detroit from New Jersey is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as $277. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from New Jersey to Detroit for around $365.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from New Jersey to Detroit when you can find flight prices for as low as $232. Flying to Detroit in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $309 on average. Flights to Detroit from New Jersey in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest New Jersey to Detroit flight route?

Fly from Newark to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County for the best New Jersey - Detroit flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Detroit?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Detroit from New Jersey when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Detroit for around $308 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Detroit from New Jersey for as low as $148 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New Jersey to Detroit flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on New Jersey to Detroit flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on New Jersey to Detroit flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between New Jersey to Detroit.

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Best Price Found	$34
Fastest flight time	1h 40m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Detroit	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Detroit from New Jersey in the past 72 hours is $34. The best round-trip flight deal from New Jersey to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $69.

The fastest flight from New Jersey to Detroit takes 1h 40m

Direct flights go from New Jersey to Detroit every day.

There is 1 airport near Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from New Jersey to Detroit?
Prices for flights from New Jersey to Detroit are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New Jersey to Detroit?
As of August 2025, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from New Jersey to Detroit.
How old do you have to be to fly from New Jersey to Detroit?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New Jersey to Detroit.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Detroit may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Detroit. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from New Jersey to Detroit?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between New Jersey and Detroit, the leading plane model is Boeing 717-200, making up 11.07% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) with 8.94%, Airbus A319 with 8.81%, and Airbus A320-100/200 with 6.99%.

Best airlines flying from New Jersey to Detroit

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $60	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,048 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $135	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,981 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $138	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,900 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $241	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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