Detroit (DTW) to New York (LGA) flights
Delta Air Lines, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to LaGuardia Airport, with about 54 flights a week in July 2026. The 502-mile flight takes about 1h 44m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 502 mi · 808 km
- Flight time
- 1h 44m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying DTW to LGA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 37 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A320-100/200 | 289,260 | 1h 44m |
| Republic Airline | 17 | Embraer E175 | 59,282 | 1h 49m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 125,412 | 1h 40m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DTW to LGA flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 9 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:30am and the last at 9:52pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 4477American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:30am | 8:09am | 27 | 85% |
| DL 1487Delta Air Lines | 7:00am | 8:47am | 31 | 88% |
| DL 2589Delta Air Lines | 10:05am | 11:50am | 31 | 85% |
| AA 4494American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:37am | 12:29pm | 27 | 85% |
| DL 1669Delta Air Lines | 12:15pm | 2:03pm | 26 | 75% |
| DL 2602Delta Air Lines | 2:02pm | 3:50pm | 31 | 75% |
| AA 4414American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 5:20pm | 7:18pm | 23 | 75% |
| DL 2604Delta Air Lines | 5:55pm | 7:47pm | 26 | 59% |
| DL 2603Delta Air Lines | 9:52pm | 11:42pm | 31 | 72% |
Is DTW to LGA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 3,866 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 5.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (88%), those around 5pm the least (60%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (47%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,985 | 76% | 18 min | 4% |
| American Airlines | 1,052 | 77% | 19 min | 5.8% |
| Spirit Airlines | 829 | 68% | 25 min | 8.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 348 | 82% | |
| 7am to 8am | 458 | 88% | |
| 9am to 10am | 84 | 65% | |
| 10am to 11am | 582 | 85% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 143 | 78% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 324 | 73% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 88 | 75% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 448 | 73% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 628 | 60% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 103 | 72% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 101 | 60% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 415 | 71% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 330 | 46,440 | |
| September 2025 | 363 | 43,627 | |
| October 2025 | 377 | 45,476 | |
| November 2025 | 360 | 42,457 | |
| December 2025 | 329 | 44,962 | |
| January 2026 | 322 | 33,675 | |
| February 2026 | 287 | 34,041 | |
| March 2026 | 295 | 38,808 | |
| April 2026 | 333 | 40,660 | |
| May 2026 | 267 | 37,275 | |
| June 2026 | 245 | 34,086 | |
| July 2026 | 241 | 33,047 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.