Newburgh to Detroit (SWF–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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478 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
RDU Raleigh/Durham 6h 32m MX AFAMDL Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Detroit flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 47m G4 ADAFB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Detroit flights
CHS Charleston 8h 36m MX AFDLKE Charleston (CHS) to Detroit flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 18h 39m G4 DLVS Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Detroit flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 21h 48m 4Y AFDLLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Detroit flights
MCO Orlando ~7h 18m MX AFDLF9 Orlando (MCO) to Detroit flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Newburgh to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
478 mi 1h 10m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between SWF and DTW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SWF to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
406
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SWF → DTW
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
89%
Return
DTW → SWF
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SWF delays → DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Newburgh

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric SWF→DTW HPN→DTW TEB→DTW
Distance from SWF 37 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 6
Weekly flights 28 1
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 49m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of SWF with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Detroit is 0 hours the same as Newburgh.
SWF: EDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Newburgh, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
478 mi / 769 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m gate to gate.
Getting from DTW

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.

Detroit Climate

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.

SWF–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newburgh to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance478 mi / 769 km
Flight time1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SWF
IATA / ICAOSWF / KSWF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation491 ft / 150 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SWF to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from New York Stewart International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 1h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 478 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Raleigh-Durham, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Charleston.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DTW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from DTW to SWF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HPN, TEB and LGA. 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 SWF to DTW

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SWF to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SWF to DTW is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 478 miles (769 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Raleigh-Durham, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Charleston. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include White Plains (HPN), Teterboro (TEB) and New York (LGA).