United States · 500 miles (805 km)

Detroit (DTW) to New York (LGA) flights

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4,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Detroit (DTW) to New York (LGA) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to New York (LGA): American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 500 miles (805 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 42 ways to fly it with one stop, through Cleveland, Buffalo and Pittsburgh and more.

How many miles DTW to LGA costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines4,500$25.60
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines9,200$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines9,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines10,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from DTW to LGA

Book DTW to LGA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DTW to LGA with one stop

42 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Cleveland (CLE)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Buffalo (BUF)Delta Air Lines and American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Rochester (ROC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Syracuse (SYR)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Albany (ALB)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Columbus (CMH)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Grand Rapids (GRR)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Richmond (RIC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Burlington (BTV)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via South Bend (SBN)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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See all 42 in Routes

DTW to LGA: common questions

How many miles does DTW to LGA cost?

In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Iberia Club (6,000) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (9,200). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to LGA?

American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to New York (LGA).

How far is Detroit from New York by plane?

Detroit (DTW) and New York (LGA) are 500 miles (805 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DTW to LGA award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Detroit and New York?

The most direct connections are through Cleveland (CLE), Buffalo (BUF), Pittsburgh (PIT), Rochester (ROC) and Toronto (YYZ). On 42 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Cleveland.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.