Delta SkyMiles award flights from Detroit (DTW) to New York JFK
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for DTW→JFK in economy and first. Lowest economy: 10,600 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 325 dates). Lowest first: 21,300 miles + $5.60 (first space on 325 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 10,600 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 325 dates
- Lowest first
- 21,300 miles + $5.60
- first space on 325 dates
SkyMiles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed on DTW→JFK in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 10,600 miles + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 325 | See dates | |
| First | 21,300 miles + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 23,100 pts | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 6 | 325 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed SkyMiles award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 12,300 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 12,300 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 12,300 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 23,100 miles + $5.60 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 23,100 miles + $5.60 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 23,100 miles + $5.60 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly DTW to JFK with SkyMiles
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 12,300 (16 dates) | 24,900 (16 dates) | |
| 12,300 (30 dates) | 23,100 (30 dates) | |
| 10,600 (31 dates) | 21,300 (31 dates) | |
| 12,300 (31 dates) | 24,900 (31 dates) | |
| 12,300 (28 dates) | 24,900 (28 dates) | |
| 12,300 (31 dates) | 24,900 (31 dates) | |
| 12,300 (30 dates) | 24,900 (30 dates) | |
| 12,300 (31 dates) | 24,900 (31 dates) | |
| 12,300 (30 dates) | 24,900 (30 dates) | |
| 12,300 (31 dates) | 24,900 (31 dates) | |
| 12,300 (31 dates) | 24,900 (31 dates) | |
| 15,100 (5 dates) | 27,700 (5 dates) |
How to get SkyMiles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
SkyMiles vs other programs on DTW–JFK
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 7,000 pts + $17.67 | 18,000 pts + $23.59Lowest | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $25.60 | — | 15,000 pts + $25.60Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 18,500 pts + $5.60 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 10,600 pts + $5.60 | — | 21,300 pts + $5.60 |
| Etihad Guest | 6,000 pts + $19.45 | 25,000 pts + $42.08 | — |
| JetBlue True Blue | 5,000 pts + $5.60Lowest | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 9,200 pts + $5.60 | 19,300 pts + $5.60 | — |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 30,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 21,000 pts + $5.60 |
Questions about SkyMiles award flights from DTW to JFK
What's the lowest SkyMiles award from Detroit to New York JFK?
In economy, 10,600 miles + $5.60. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 325 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 23:30 UTC). In first, 21,300 miles + $5.60. Delta SkyMiles showed first award space on 325 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 23:30 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop DTW to JFK awards with SkyMiles?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Delta SkyMiles award space in economy and first, from 10,600 miles in economy.
Which credit card points transfer to SkyMiles?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest SkyMiles award prices from DTW to JFK?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 10,600 miles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.