New York to Detroit (LGA–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LGA–DTW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 500 miles in approximately 1h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 87 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 44 | 321, CR9 | 1h55-2h14 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 40 | 320, 32B, 32Q | 1h52-1h58 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 33 | E75, E75S | 1h59-2h10 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Detroit from New York
| Metric | LGA→DTW | JFK→DTW | TEB→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGA | – | 11 mi | 11 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 14 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 184 | 172 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 52m | 1h 56m | 1h 13m |
| Departure OTP | 61% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LGA: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
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.
LGA–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGA to DTW
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines. With 184 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LGA to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGA to DTW ranges from 1 hours 52 minutes to 2 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 500 miles (805 km). There are approximately 184 weekly flights outbound and 152 return, totaling 336 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
87 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).