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$72+ 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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — DTW
Oct 19 — Oct 261
Sun 10/19
Sun 10/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in December or January, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Detroit

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 September 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$104
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$72
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$223

Good round-trip deal

$217 or less

Good one-way deal

$112 or less
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Detroit
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 September 19, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/289:30 pmPHL - DTW
1 stop10h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/16:12 pmDTW - PHL
1 stop6h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$104
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/145:20 amPHL - DTW
1 stop6h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/1512:59 pmDTW - PHL
1 stop8h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/18$131
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/76:00 amPHL - DTW
1 stop5h 29mFrontier
Sun 11/91:44 pmDTW - PHL
1 stop7h 54mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$143
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/115:20 amPHL - DTW
1 stop12h 04mFrontier
Sat 10/2512:12 pmDTW - PHL
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$144
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/276:45 amPHL - DTW
1 stop17h 13mFrontier
Mon 9/293:42 pmDTW - PHL
1 stop9h 15mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$145
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/179:53 pmPHL - DTW
1 stop13h 24mFrontier
Sun 10/191:29 pmDTW - PHL
1 stop18h 01mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$146
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/316:19 amPHL - DTW
Nonstop1h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/29:05 pmDTW - PHL
1 stop7h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/116:19 amPHL - DTW
Nonstop1h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/274:58 pmDTW - PHL
1 stop8h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$148
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Sat 10/116:19 amPHL - DTW
Nonstop1h 47mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/139:55 pmDTW - PHL
Nonstop1h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$149
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/136:19 amPHL - DTW
Nonstop1h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/16:29 pmDTW - PHL
1 stop5h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/288:00 amPHL - DTW
2 stops24h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/312:24 pmDTW - PHL
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$152

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 19, 2025.
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

Fly to

Detroit

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Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Sat 9/27

6:45 am-11:58 pm

1 stop17h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/29

9:39 am-9:32 pm

1 stop11h 53m

$145

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Thu 10/30

6:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop5h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/2

2:20 pm-3:54 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$147

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Sat 11/1

9:46 am-11:31 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/5

9:30 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$159

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Sat 11/15

9:41 am-11:26 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/18

10:00 am-11:37 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$159

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Sat 11/1

6:19 am-8:06 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/5

7:00 am-2:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$173

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Mon 11/3

6:19 am-8:06 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/4

6:52 am-12:53 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$190

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Sat 11/1

6:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/1

3:57 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$193

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Mon 11/10

12:22 pm-2:14 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/15

9:29 pm-11:06 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$199

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Sun 11/16

6:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop5h 29m

$72

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Thu 10/2

6:15 am-12:36 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$72

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

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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. Terminals are spread out, so plan accordingly.

Read more about PHLby Mark Chesnut
DTW

For a quick ride to downtown Detroit, consider the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) for comfort and speed.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
Our travel experts
Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

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 Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

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

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PHL

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

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

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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 September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 35 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). 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 September 19, 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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 23% 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 September 14, 2025.

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

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 September 19, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,030 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,171 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 22 flights from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, all of which are around 1h 42m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from Philadelphia to Detroit.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Departing from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport will take you 1h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 452 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $58. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $66, and Delta, from $149. Users have found that Frontier is 75% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 Piedmont Airlines (100%), Spirit Airlines (95%) or Aeromexico (93%) 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 $739, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $58. The most popular route (Philadelphia - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $149.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). 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 September 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$66Average$130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$149Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$170Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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