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Flight deals from Detroit Wayne County to New York LaGuardia

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New York.$118 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 May, returning Mon, 2 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 29 May, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York LaGuardia on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $118, select.
New York.$122 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 May, returning Fri, 30 May.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 21 May, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York LaGuardia on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $122, select.
New York.$123 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Jun, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York LaGuardia on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $123, select.
New York.$157 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Aug, returning Tue, 19 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York LaGuardia on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $157, select.
New York.$170 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Tue, 1 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York LaGuardia on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $170, select.
New York.$177 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jul, returning Sat, 5 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York LaGuardia on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $177, select.
New York.$197 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Sep, returning Mon, 8 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York LaGuardia on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $197, select.
New York.$197 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Oct, returning Mon, 27 Oct.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York LaGuardia on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $197, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to New York LaGuardia

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Detroit Wayne County to New York LaGuardia flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from $122
Jun
from $123
Jul
from $177
Aug
from $157
Sep
from $197
Oct
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Nov
from $197
Dec
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Jan
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Feb
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Direct flights from Detroit Wayne County to New York LaGuardia

Detroit Wayne County to New York LaGuardia: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Detroit Wayne County to New York below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than New York LaGuardia.

Detroit to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$118
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 49 mins
Most popular airlineRepublic Airways
Average flights per week175

Finding cheap flights from Detroit Wayne County to New York LaGuardia: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Detroit Wayne County to New York LaGuardia is $118. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 49 minutes is the average flight time from Detroit Wayne County to New York LaGuardia.
Republic Airways, American Airlines and WestJet fly direct from Detroit Wayne County to New York LaGuardia.
As of May 2025, there are 175 flights per week flying from Detroit Wayne County to New York LaGuardia.
The cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to New York LaGuardia is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit Wayne County Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport on Thursday, 29 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 49 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New York LaGuardia but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Spirit Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to New York LaGuardia.

Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to LaGuardia Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.

  • Detroit and New York are in the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.

  • Every week, there are 95 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to LaGuardia Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, go for the 05:39 American Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 21:55 with Delta Air Lines.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DTW to LGA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • With direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to LaGuardia Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to New York (and then other destinations in United States) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with:

  • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is American Airlines.

  • The most punctual carrier that offers DTW to LGA flights is Spirit Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 79.15% of the time.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to LaGuardia Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between DTW and LGA include:

    • Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    • Ronald Reagan National Airport

    • Washington Dulles International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight is $59. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $118. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • To score cheap tickets from DTW to LGA, book your journey six months before your departure date.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to LaGuardia Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from DTW to LGA.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to LaGuardia Airport.

Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

  • The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.

  • Of the departures from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 75.1% touch down on time at their destination.

  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near DTW. Whether you're taking an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to LaGuardia Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LGA instead:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a LaGuardia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Ace Rent a Car or Thrifty and explore beyond New York's usual tourist stops.

  • For the lowest price, reserve your ride from LaGuardia Airport around two weeks before travelling.

Getting from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to central New York

  • You'll find LGA at Hangar 7 Centre.

  • From LaGuardia Airport, New York is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.

When to fly to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to LaGuardia Airport. July is the most popular month to visit New York. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in New York is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to LaGuardia Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DTW to LGA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of United States

  • New York is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a visit to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

  • Boston is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No trip is complete without experiencing Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.

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