Detroit to New York (DTW–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–JFK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 508 miles in approximately 1h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 113 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, LA, LY, SK, UX, VS, WS | 36 | 319, CR9 | 1h51-2h01 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, LA, LY, SK, UX, VS, WS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: EY, QR | 7 | 223 | 1h54 | – | EY, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New York from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→JFK | CLE→JFK | GRR→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 95 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 18 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 190 | 213 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 47m | 1h 36m | 1h 21m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.
Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.
DTW–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to JFK
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. With 190 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to JFK ranges from 1 hours 47 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 508 miles (817 km). There are approximately 190 weekly flights outbound and 172 return, totaling 362 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
113 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE) and Grand Rapids (GRR).