New YorktoDetroitFlight Time
LGA–DTW · Nonstop
New York (LaGuardia Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport).
The estimated flight time from New York (LGA) to Detroit (DTW) is about 1h 37m, covering 500 miles. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 9/day departures, from 01:00 to 22:29 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 | 9/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from New York to Detroit
Delta Air Lines and American Airlines operate 9/day flights from LGA to DTW. Departures leave from Terminals C and B at LGA.
- First departure
- 01:00
- Last departure
- 22:29
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 17
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 6-7/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ · Terminal C |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DTW to LGA flights — 8-9/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for LGA, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 63 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 New York to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from New York (LGA) to Detroit (DTW) is about 1h 37m, based on the 500-mile flying distance.
How far is New York from Detroit?
New York (LGA) to Detroit (DTW) is about 500 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from New York to Detroit?
Yes. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines fly nonstop from New York (LGA) to Detroit (DTW), with 9/day departures.
Which airlines fly from New York to Detroit?
Delta Air Lines and American Airlines fly nonstop from New York (LGA) to Detroit (DTW).
What aircraft fly from New York to Detroit?
The LGA–DTW route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near New York
- JFK - New YorkJohn F Kennedy International Airport · 11 mi from LGAFlights from JFK
- EWR - NewarkNewark Liberty International Airport · 17 mi from LGAFlights from EWR
- PHL - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia International Airport · 95 mi from LGAFlights from PHL
Near Detroit
- CLE - ClevelandCleveland-Hopkins International Airport · 95 mi from DTWFlights to CLE
- GRR - Grand RapidsGerald R Ford International Airport · 120 mi from DTWFlights to GRR