Cheap flights Detroit (DTW) to New York (LGA)
Detroit to New York is a 567-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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Search DTW → LGANearest vs. cheapest door-to-door
| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | DTW → LGA | $187 | $102 | $288 |
| Cheapest combo | DTW → EWR | $177 | $102 | $279 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$9. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Detroit
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to LGA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTW — Detroit | 20.9 mi / 27m | $71 | $187 | $258 |
| FNT — Flint | 66.7 mi / 1h 3m | $87 | $205 | $293 |
| TOL — Toledo | 76.2 mi / 1h 13m | $91 | $209 | $300 |
Arrival airports near New York
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from DTW | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGA — New York | 10 mi / 14m | $31 | $187 | $217 |
| EWR — Newark | 10.3 mi / 15m | $31 | $177 | $208 |
| JFK — New York | 15.2 mi / 21m | $42 | $186 | $228 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 567 miles, 9h 30m, and an estimated $100 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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