New York (LGA) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Delta Air Lines, Republic Airline fly nonstop from LaGuardia Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with about 53 flights a week in July 2026. The 502-mile flight takes about 1h 57m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 502 mi · 808 km
- Flight time
- 1h 57m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying LGA to DTW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 36 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A320-100/200 | 288,372 | 1h 55m |
| Republic Airline | 17 | Embraer E175 | 61,304 | 2h 4m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 121,557 | 1h 54m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LGA to DTW flight schedule
10 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 9 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:05am and the last at 9:00pm. 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 1231Delta Air Lines | 6:05am | 7:55am | 31 | 96% |
| AA 4494American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 8:06am | 10:07am | 23 | 84% |
| DL 1078Delta Air Lines | 9:25am | 11:24am | 31 | 88% |
| DL 1122Delta Air Lines | 12:55pm | 2:51pm | 31 | 80% |
| DL 308Delta Air Lines | 2:29pm | 4:34pm | 26 | 75% |
| AA 4630American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 2:45pm | 4:50pm | 4 | 76% |
| AA 4414American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 2:47pm | 4:50pm | 23 | 75% |
| DL 999Delta Air Lines | 4:55pm | 7:15pm | 31 | 74% |
| AA 4598American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 8:29pm | 10:33pm | 30 | 64% |
| DL 1014Delta Air Lines | 9:00pm | 11:21pm | 26 | 69% |
Is LGA to DTW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 3,865 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 5.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (95%), those around 8pm the least (65%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (42%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,986 | 81% | 17 min | 4.1% |
| American Airlines | 1,052 | 74% | 20 min | 5.1% |
| Spirit Airlines | 827 | 72% | 25 min | 8.1% |
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 | 122 | 89% | |
| 6am to 7am | 419 | 95% | |
| 8am to 9am | 264 | 82% | |
| 9am to 10am | 546 | 86% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 235 | 77% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 188 | 85% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 481 | 74% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 245 | 67% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 241 | 72% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 201 | 73% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 127 | 58% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 134 | 67% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 456 | 65% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 335 | 47,695 | |
| September 2025 | 364 | 42,631 | |
| October 2025 | 380 | 46,522 | |
| November 2025 | 362 | 43,699 | |
| December 2025 | 336 | 43,091 | |
| January 2026 | 320 | 32,211 | |
| February 2026 | 286 | 30,901 | |
| March 2026 | 296 | 38,351 | |
| April 2026 | 333 | 42,615 | |
| May 2026 | 267 | 36,052 | |
| June 2026 | 246 | 34,897 | |
| July 2026 | 237 | 33,398 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.