Award flights from Newark (EWR) to Detroit (DTW)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 10 programs for EWR→DTW. Lowest economy: 6,500 miles + $17.65 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business class: 16,500 miles + $23.53 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest first class: 16,500 points + $9.53 (Virgin Australia Velocity).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
Newark (EWR) to Detroit (DTW) at a glance
- From
- Newark Liberty International, Newark, New Jersey, United States (EWR)
- To
- Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, Detroit, Michigan, United States (DTW)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 12 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Detroit (DTW)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 6,500 pts + $17.65 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 22 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 215 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 328 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 8,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 260 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 10,000 pts + $32.94 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 244 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 223 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 12,000 pts + $33.30 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 156 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 12,300 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 310 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 9+ | 177 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 325 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 16,500 pts + $23.53 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 33 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 18,500 pts + $111.72 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC) | 1 | 137 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + $42.08 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 4 | 200 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 8 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia VelocityLowest observed | 16,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 16 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 328 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 19,300 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 310 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 300 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 4 | 203 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 325 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $32.99 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 10 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest and Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Premium economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 6,500 pts + $17.65 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 16,500 pts + $23.53 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Australia Velocity | 16,500 pts + $9.53 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 19,300 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 7 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 6,500 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 16 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 16,500 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 31 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 16,500 points via Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop space on 16 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Newark (EWR) to Detroit (DTW) on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 17,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 16,500 · Velocity (7 dates) | |
| 6,500 · Flying Blue (9 dates) | 16,500 · Flying Blue (14 dates) | 16,500 · Velocity (5 dates) | |
| 6,500 · Flying Blue (9 dates) | 17,000 · Flying Blue (14 dates) | 16,500 · Velocity (1 date) | |
| 7,500 · Virgin Atlantic (28 dates) | 25,000 · Etihad Guest (24 dates) | 16,500 · Velocity (1 date) | |
| 7,500 · Virgin Atlantic (27 dates) | 25,000 · Etihad Guest (18 dates) | 16,500 · Velocity (1 date) | |
| 6,500 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 17,000 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 18,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Virgin Atlantic (24 dates) | 25,000 · Etihad Guest (18 dates) | 18,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Virgin Atlantic (20 dates) | 16,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 16,500 · Velocity (1 date) | |
| 7,500 · Virgin Atlantic (16 dates) | 18,500 · Velocity (30 dates) | 18,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Virgin Atlantic (15 dates) | 18,500 · Velocity (30 dates) | 18,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Virgin Atlantic (20 dates) | 18,500 · Velocity (31 dates) | 18,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | 18,500 · Velocity (9 dates) | 18,500 · AAdvantage (10 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Search, calendar and alerts from Newark (EWR) to Detroit (DTW)
Route calendar
Every departure date with open award seats on EWR→DTW for American Airlines AAdvantage and the other programs: a limited window on the free plan and 365 days with Pro.
Open the route calendarLive search
Search one date across programs to see current flights, seats and taxes before you transfer points.
Search Newark (EWR) to Detroit (DTW)Questions about award flights from Newark (EWR) to Detroit (DTW)
What's the lowest Newark (EWR) to Detroit (DTW) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 6,500 miles + $17.65 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 22 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:42 UTC). In business class, 16,500 miles + $23.53 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 33 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:44 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Newark (EWR) to Detroit (DTW)?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 328 dates, first class 328 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 244 dates, first class 10 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 177 dates, first class 203 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 223 dates, business class 8 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 310 dates, first class 310 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 156 dates, business class 200 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 22 dates, business class 33 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 325 dates, first class 325 dates) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Newark (EWR) to Detroit (DTW)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 6,500 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Which credit card points can book awards from Newark (EWR) to Detroit (DTW)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Newark (EWR) to Detroit (DTW)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 6,500 miles with Flying Blue (9 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 16,500 miles with Flying Blue (14 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.