FI 7979 New York to Detroit Flight Status

Icelandair Flight FI7979 from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on December 1st, 2025.
Check the table below for FI7979's most recent flight history:

FI 7979 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Dec 01 06:35 08:08
Landed
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Nov 29 06:29 08:05
Landed
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Nov 24 07:52 09:25
Landed
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Nov 22 06:40 08:12
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Nov 20 07:47 09:17
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Icelandair FI 7979 New York to Detroit Flight Information

Icelandair Flight FI7979 connects New York, United States to Detroit, United States, taking off from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK and landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW.

How long is the FI7979 flight from New York to Detroit?

The average flight time from New York to Detroit is 1 hour and 30 minutes. The flight distance is 817 km / 507 miles and the average flight speed is 541 km/h / 336 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Icelandair Flight FI7979 New York to Detroit?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Icelandair Flight FI7979 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight FI7979 arriving at?

Flight FI7979 arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Terminal E.

When was the latest FI7979 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, December 1st, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 08:08.

How else can the flight FI7979 be referenced as?

This Icelandair flight can also be referenced as ICE7979, FI 7979, ICE 7979.

How often is flight FI7979 delayed?

On average, 10% of all FI7979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 69 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled FI7979 flight or baggage issues?

If your FI7979 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

See our FI7979 Flight Tracker above for more details.

FI7979 and New York JFK to Detroit DTW Flights

Other flights departing from New York JFK: Y42255, B61319, Y42828, BW3527

Other flights arriving at Detroit DTW: DL3827, B61319, SY1905, NK1700

All flights connecting New York JFK to Detroit DTW.

FI7979 Icelandair Flight: New York to Detroit Route Map

FI7979 Icelandair Flight Map: New York to Detroit
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