New York to Detroit (JFK–YIP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

JFK Airport Page →
517 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 4d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by YanAir.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
BNA Nashville ~5h 25m AAB6DL → Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago ~5h 36m AAAFAS → Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
SAV Savannah ~5h 49m AFB6DL → LF Savannah (SAV) to Detroit flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 53m AFAMDL → Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
PVD Providence/Warwick ~5h 55m B6QR → Providence/Warwick (PVD) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver ~9h 15m AFB6DL → Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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New York to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
517 mi 1h 24m nonstop

JFK–YIP has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Detroit (YIP) Detroit to New York flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to YIP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
BNA ~5h 25m ORD ~5h 36m SAV ~5h 49m MSP ~5h 53m PVD ~5h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → YIP
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Return
YIP → JFK
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from New York

Nearby airports with service to Willow Run Airport.
Metric JFK→YIP TEB→YIP HPN→YIP
Distance from JFK – 21 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights ~1 2 1
Flight time 1h 24m 1h 17m 1h 31m
Departure OTP 65% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Detroit flights · White Plains (HPN) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Willow Run Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Detroit is 0 hours the same as New York.
JFK: EDT · YIP: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
517 mi / 832 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m gate to gate.
Getting to JFK

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.

Facts

JFK–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance517 mi / 832 km
Flight time1h 24m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to YIP flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Willow Run Airport take about 1h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 517 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from YIP to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB and HPN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JFK to YIP

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Willow Run Airport (YIP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

JFK to YIP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to YIP is about 1 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 517 miles (832 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB) and White Plains (HPN).