DetroittoNew YorkFlight Time
DTW–LGA · Nonstop
Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport) to New York (LaGuardia Airport).
The estimated flight time from Detroit (DTW) to New York (LGA) is about 1h 37m, covering 500 miles. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 8-9/day departures, from 06:00 to 21:50 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 37m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 500 mi | Nonstop | 8-9/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Detroit to New York
Delta Air Lines and American Airlines operate 8-9/day flights from DTW to LGA. Departures leave from Terminals M and E at DTW.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 21:50
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 15
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 5-6/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 · Terminal M · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
LGA to DTW flights — 9/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for DTW, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 60 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Detroit to New York?
The estimated flight time from Detroit (DTW) to New York (LGA) is about 1h 37m, based on the 500-mile flying distance.
How far is Detroit from New York?
Detroit (DTW) to New York (LGA) is about 500 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Detroit to New York?
Yes. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to New York (LGA), with 8-9/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Detroit to New York?
Delta Air Lines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to New York (LGA).
What aircraft fly from Detroit to New York?
The DTW–LGA route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Detroit
- CLE - ClevelandCleveland-Hopkins International Airport · 95 mi from DTWFlights from CLE
- GRR - Grand RapidsGerald R Ford International Airport · 120 mi from DTWFlights from GRR
Near New York
- JFK - New YorkJohn F Kennedy International Airport · 11 mi from LGAFlights to JFK
- EWR - NewarkNewark Liberty International Airport · 17 mi from LGAFlights to EWR
- PHL - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia International Airport · 95 mi from LGAFlights to PHL