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$89+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (PHL - DTW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — DTW
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in September or August, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$124
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$90
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$198

Good round-trip deal

$264 or less

Good one-way deal

$139 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/196:00 amPHL - DTW
Nonstop1h 51mFrontier
Sun 6/228:46 amDTW - PHL
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$124
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/246:00 amPHL - DTW
Nonstop1h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/283:34 pmDTW - PHL
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$126
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/307:06 amPHL - DTW
Nonstop1h 44mSpirit Airlines
Fri 6/69:45 amDTW - PHL
Nonstop1h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$141
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/307:59 pmPHL - DTW
Nonstop1h 49mDelta
Sat 6/77:30 amDTW - PHL
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/28$247
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/216:00 amPHL - DTW
1 stop4h 43mJetBlue
Sun 5/2511:37 amDTW - PHL
1 stop5h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 4/28$283
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/295:50 amPHL - DTW
2 stops11h 35mSouthwest
Tue 6/37:30 amDTW - PHL
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1911:39 amPHL - DTW
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/211:52 pmDTW - PHL
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$297

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

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Detroit

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Return

Price

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Thu 6/19

6:00 am-7:51 am

Nonstop1h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/22

8:46 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$124

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Thu 7/24

6:00 am-7:49 am

Nonstop1h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/28

3:34 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$126

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Fri 5/30

7:06 am-8:50 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/6

9:45 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$141

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Fri 5/30

6:00 am-7:43 am

Nonstop1h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/3

2:10 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$247

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Wed 5/21

6:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop4h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/25

11:37 am-4:38 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$283

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Thu 5/29

5:50 am-5:25 pm

2 stops11h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/3

7:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop3h 55m

$289

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Fri 6/13

7:05 am-8:53 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$89

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Tue 5/20

7:50 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$100

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Tue 6/10

10:05 am-10:10 pm

2 stops12h 05m

$142

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Wed 5/14

6:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop4h 43m

$172

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Philadelphia to Detroit in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Philadelphia-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, ideal for short flights.


Spirit's self-service bag drop saves time; print your boarding pass beforehand to avoid fees.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat, enhancing comfort.


Frontier's Zone 1 boarding is available with carry-on purchase or special fare bundles.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Airports
PHL

For a quick check-in, verify your airline's terminal before arriving. Only Terminals B and C, and D and E are connected outside security.

Read more about PHLby Mark Chesnut
DTW

For a quick ride to downtown Detroit, consider the Detroit Air Xpress. It offers luxury buses with comfy chairs and free Wi-Fi.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Mark Chesnut

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Expert on PHL

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Brandon Schultz

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Expert on DTW

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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Detroit. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 38 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHL to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 42% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from PHL to DTW are scheduled on a Thursday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Philadelphia to Detroit have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,924 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Philadelphia to Detroit?

    Booking a flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is your only option if you wish to fly from Philadelphia to Detroit. On a typical day, there are 19 flights from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, all of which are around 1h 41m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from Philadelphia to Detroit.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip from $124. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $141, and Delta, from $247. Users have found that Frontier is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Spirit Airlines ($90), Frontier ($100), and Southwest ($142).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport consider choosing Aeromexico (93%), Piedmont Airlines (92%) or SkyWest Airlines (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? While on average our users pay $819, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $78. The most popular route (Philadelphia - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $126.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Detroit

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$39Average$106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$41Average$112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$121Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$139Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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