Detroit to New York (LGA)

Delta is your only nonstop · 2 cabins reviewed

Delta is the only carrier offering economy on this route, scoring 5.2/10.Delta is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 2.8/10.

How we score → Last updated June 2026

recliner · 2-2 · 37" pitchVery reliablePoints: Amex MR

2.8

Below average

Seat 1.2·Amenity 5.1

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Data verified June 2026

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Routes with head-to-head comparisons

No competing nonstop on DTW ↔ LGA. These routes from the same airports have multiple carriers to compare.

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Route insights

Delta is the only carrier offering economy on this route, scoring 5.2/10.
Delta is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 2.8/10.

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Frequently asked

What are the best seats in Delta Delta First Class on DTW-LGA?

Best: Row 1 for maximum legroom as a bulkhead. Seats 1A and 1F offer window views with extra privacy. The 2-2 layout means no middle seats. Avoid: Row 3 is closest to the forward galley and lavatory. Bulkhead rows lack under-seat storage during taxi, takeoff, and landing. The A220 has one of the widest domestic first class seats at 20.5 inches. Collins MiQ recliners with individual AC power and USB-A. 13.3-inch seatback HD screens with live TV and 300+ on-demand titles. Delta Sync WiFi free for SkyMiles members. Complimentary meal service on flights over 900 miles; snack basket on shorter flights.

What are the best seats in Delta Main Cabin on DTW-LGA?

Best: The 2-seat side (A-B) avoids the middle seat entirely. Exit row seats offer extra legroom. Comfort+ seats in rows 10-18 have 34-inch pitch. Avoid: Last rows (32-33) have limited recline and are near the rear lavatory. Middle seat E in the 3-seat section is the tightest spot. The A220 economy is the widest in Delta's narrowbody fleet at 18.6 inches — 1.5 inches wider than the 737. The 2-3 asymmetric layout means only one middle seat per row instead of two. 10.1-inch seatback screens with live TV. Delta Sync WiFi free for SkyMiles members. USB-A at every seat, AC outlets shared between pairs (left side) or trios (right side). 30 Comfort+ seats have 34-inch pitch; 88 Main Cabin seats have 30-32 inches.