Detroit (DTW) to New York (LGA)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 500 | 800 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 500 | 800 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 500 | 750 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 500 | 750 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 500 | 1,000 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 500 | 750 Mosaic |
* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.
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💡 Did You Know?
Flights between Detroit and New York follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!
✈️ Flight Details
The DTW to LGA route connects Detroit, United States with New York, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 500 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a E bearing of 98° from Detroit.
🛫 About DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.
🛬 About LGA
La Guardia Airport
La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.