New York to Detroit (JFK–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JFK–DTW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 508 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, LA, LY, SK, UX, VS, WS | 29 | 319, CR9 | 2h-2h27 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, LA, LY, SK, UX, VS, WS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: EY, QR | 7 | BCS3 | 2h15 | – | EY, QR | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | 2h53 | Oneworld | – | |
| GXA GXA | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Detroit from New York
| Metric | JFK→DTW | LGA→DTW | TEB→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 8 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 147 | 135 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 1h 49m | 1h 18m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.
Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.
JFK–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to DTW
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and American Airlines. With 147 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to DTW is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 508 miles (817 km). There are approximately 147 weekly flights outbound and 185 return, totaling 332 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Buffalo Niagara, Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester and John Glenn Columbus. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).