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$54+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (PHL - DTW)

PHL — DTW
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in February or January, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Detroit

Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Detroit

Fri 11/1312:10 pm -
Nonstop1h 56m
Mon 11/163:01 pm -
Nonstop1h 42m
Deal found 10/28$159
Mon 11/212:10 pm -
Nonstop1h 56m
Fri 11/63:01 pm -
Nonstop1h 42m
Deal found 10/27$160
Thu 11/1212:10 pm -
Nonstop1h 56m
Sat 11/142:51 pm -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 10/27$162
Wed 12/96:31 pm -
2 stops19h 05m
Sat 12/122:42 pm -
1 stop8h 29m
Deal found 10/27$163
Thu 11/1212:10 pm -
Nonstop1h 56m
Tue 11/1712:35 pm -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 10/28$164
Fri 12/47:34 am -
1 stop6h 05m
Sat 12/122:42 pm -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 10/29$165
Tue 12/86:31 pm -
1 stop16h 40m
Sat 12/122:42 pm -
1 stop8h 29m
Deal found 10/27$166
Thu 11/512:10 pm -
Nonstop1h 56m
Fri 11/63:01 pm -
Nonstop1h 42m
Deal found 10/26$167
Thu 11/512:10 pm -
Nonstop1h 56m
Mon 11/93:01 pm -
Nonstop1h 42m
Deal found 10/30$168
Thu 12/106:31 pm -
1 stop19h 16m
Sat 12/122:42 pm -
1 stop8h 29m
Deal found 10/27$171

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Detroit

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$158
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$54
(Super.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$325

Good round-trip deal

$285 or less

Good one-way deal

$190 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Philadelphia-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight deals.
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From Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($0 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL Philadelphia - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Sun 11/15

6:00 am-5:15 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$115

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL Philadelphia - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Sat 11/7

11:30 am-6:40 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$130

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL Philadelphia - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Sat 11/14

11:30 am-6:35 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$135

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL Philadelphia - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Thu 11/26

5:30 am-3:40 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$145

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL Philadelphia - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Fri 12/11

11:40 am-5:15 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$150

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL Philadelphia - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Wed 11/25

8:45 pm-10:10 am

2 stops13h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$151

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL Philadelphia - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Mon 11/16

5:15 am-11:40 am

1 stop6h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$155

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL Philadelphia - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Wed 11/4

2:45 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$156

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL Philadelphia - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Sun 11/15

5:15 am-11:40 am

1 stop6h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$157

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL Philadelphia - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Fri 11/27

6:00 am-5:15 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$165

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia to Detroit

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Philadelphia to Detroit in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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?

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 24 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $269). Flying from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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?

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 28% on airfare.

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

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights typically cost between $214 and $412 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $158 on Frontier (Jan 7-Jan 11).

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

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

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.

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PHL

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.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,JetBlue, andAmerican 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.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Salvador,Aug 2026

PHL - DTW

No food and entertainment. Also de aircraft is old and noisy.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Salvador,Aug 2026

PHL - DTW

No food and entertainment. Also de aircraft is old and noisy.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Salvador,Aug 2026

PHL - DTW

No food and entertainment. Also de aircraft is old and noisy.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Salvador,Aug 2026

PHL - DTW

No food and entertainment. Also de aircraft is old and noisy.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Salvador,Aug 2026

PHL - DTW

No food and entertainment. Also de aircraft is old and noisy.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 11 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 55m. 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 $105. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $193, and Delta, from $219. Users have found that Frontier is 68% 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 Frontier ($39), Southwest ($124), and American Airlines ($178).

  • 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 (88%), Korean Air (84%) or Piedmont Airlines (83%) 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 $741, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. The most popular route (Philadelphia - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $199.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $269). Flying from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$105Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$253Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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