New York to Detroit flights

Direct and connecting flights from La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.

Route FAQ

How long does the flight from New York to Detroit take?

Flight time from New York (LGA) to Detroit (DTW) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.

Which airlines fly from New York to Detroit?

Airline availability for LGA to DTW changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.

Are there direct flights from New York to Detroit?

Direct (nonstop) availability on LGA to DTW varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.

ROUTE SAFETY BRIEF
40ROUTE AVG

No fatal or serious occurrence involving any operator on this pair in the last 90 days.

  • Delta Air Lines40
  • American Airlines40
  • Republic AirlinesNo data
How these scores are made →
OPERATORS ON THIS ROUTELast 90 days · top 3
CarrierSightings / 90dSafety events
Delta Air Lines9 sightingsNo recorded events
Republic Airlines2 sightingsNo recorded events
American Airlines1 sightingNo recorded events

Planning LGADTW

LGA to DTW is a short-haul route of 805 km (500 mi). See the return DTWLGA route.

Alternative airports near New York: New York (JRA)12 km, New York (JRB)14 km, New York (JFK)17 km.

Alternative airports near Detroit: Detroit (YIP)15 km, Ann Arbor (ARB)32 km, Windsor (YQG)33 km.

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