Detroit (DTW) to Newark (EWR) flights
Delta Air Lines, Republic Airline, United Airlines fly nonstop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, with about 60 flights a week in July 2026. The 488-mile flight takes about 1h 42m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 488 mi · 785 km
- Flight time
- 1h 42m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying DTW to EWR
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 30 | Boeing 717-200, Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200 | 159,636 | 1h 39m |
| Republic Airline | 29 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 91,839 | 1h 48m |
| United Airlines | <1 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A319, Boeing 737-900ER | 6,954 | 1h 38m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 61,392 | 1h 37m |
| GoJet AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ550 | 2,305 | 1h 44m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DTW to EWR flight schedule
11 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 9 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:00am and the last at 9:40pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 2566Delta Air Lines | 7:00am | 8:43am | 31 | 90% |
| UA 3652United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 7:00am | 8:51am | 31 | 87% |
| UA 3409United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 9:26am | 11:16am | 31 | 91% |
| DL 2577Delta Air Lines | 10:15am | 11:56am | 31 | 81% |
| DL 2573Delta Air Lines | 2:15pm | 3:59pm | 30 | 72% |
| UA 3611United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 2:52pm | 4:48pm | 31 | 75% |
| UA 3666United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 4:48pm | 6:42pm | 8 | 77% |
| UA 3439United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 5:01pm | 7:00pm | 21 | 82% |
| DL 2567Delta Air Lines | 5:45pm | 7:30pm | 18 | 52% |
| UA 3644United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 7:02pm | 9:01pm | 28 | 72% |
| DL 2609Delta Air Lines | 9:40pm | 11:25pm | 31 | 71% |
Is DTW to EWR on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 3,700 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 5.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (91%), those around 5pm the least (58%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (45%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,641 | 82% | 15 min | 6.1% |
| Delta Air Lines | 1,625 | 75% | 20 min | 3.9% |
| Spirit Airlines | 434 | 68% | 24 min | 9% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 84 | 80% | |
| 6am to 7am | 188 | 82% | |
| 7am to 8am | 492 | 90% | |
| 9am to 10am | 264 | 91% | |
| 10am to 11am | 412 | 80% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 204 | 85% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 429 | 72% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 101 | 74% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 187 | 79% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 249 | 58% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 167 | 75% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 249 | 68% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 393 | 68% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 349 | 34,660 | |
| September 2025 | 359 | 32,269 | |
| October 2025 | 345 | 31,090 | |
| November 2025 | 305 | 26,809 | |
| December 2025 | 292 | 29,009 | |
| January 2026 | 283 | 21,142 | |
| February 2026 | 259 | 22,253 | |
| March 2026 | 314 | 28,964 | |
| April 2026 | 287 | 25,992 | |
| May 2026 | 259 | 23,646 | |
| June 2026 | 268 | 23,181 | |
| July 2026 | 265 | 23,456 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.