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$102+ 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 9/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — DTW
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Wed 9/2
Wed 9/9
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 3, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/41:51 pm
PHL
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 49m
Frontier
Sun 9/61:50 pm
DTW
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 8/201:53 pm
PHL
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 49m
Frontier
Tue 8/256:00 am
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop6h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 9/42:45 pm
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop10h 19m
Frontier
Mon 9/78:46 pm
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/206:30 am
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 09m
Frontier
Sun 8/238:46 pm
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/175:32 pm
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 10m
Frontier
Mon 9/214:23 pm
DTW
-
PHL
2 stops14h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29$216
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 10/88:25 am
PHL
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Mon 10/129:59 pm
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop7h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$217
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/227:25 am
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop5h 15m
Frontier
Sun 8/231:50 pm
DTW
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/225:41 pm
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop26h 10m
Frontier
Wed 8/266:00 am
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop6h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$219
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/189:16 pm
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop11h 38m
Frontier
Sat 8/2212:20 pm
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop17h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/238:30 am
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop29h 09m
Frontier
Fri 8/286:00 am
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop16h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29$221

Find 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 August 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(Frontier)

One-way from

$102
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$221

Good round-trip deal

$285 or less

Good one-way deal

$155 or less
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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 August 3, 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Fri 9/25

8:04 pm-10:06 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/27

7:10 am-8:47 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$299

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Thu 9/17

12:29 pm-2:14 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/19

10:10 am-11:44 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$299

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Thu 9/24

9:35 am-11:16 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/27

7:10 am-8:47 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$299

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Fri 9/25

8:04 pm-10:06 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/28

9:35 pm-11:12 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$299

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Sat 9/12

12:29 pm-2:14 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/14

9:35 pm-11:12 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$299

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Tue 10/27

6:25 am-3:10 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/29

2:45 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$329

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Sat 9/26

8:55 am-5:45 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/29

12:55 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$329

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Fri 10/2

3:20 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/5

2:45 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$329

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Sat 9/12

8:55 am-5:45 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/19

6:35 am-2:40 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$329

PhiladelphiaDetroit

PHL - DTW

PHLDTW

Philadelphia

Thu 9/3

12:45 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/6

9:40 am-9:00 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$335

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia to Detroit

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Philadelphia to Detroit in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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

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?

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 89 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 $221). Flying from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $379). 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 August 3, 2026.

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 24% 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 August 1, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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 typical for this route at the moment.

Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights typically cost between $156 and $299 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $210 on Frontier (Sep 4-Sep 6).

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

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

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Mark Chesnut

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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 August 3, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,American Airlines, andFrontier 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
7.8
Good
8,492 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
Delta
7.8
Good
8,492 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,492 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,845 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,492 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,741 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,492 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!

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 14 flights from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, all of which are around 1h 39m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 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 2h 02m. Airlines will cover a distance of 452 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • 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 $115. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $193, and Delta, from $223. Users have found that Frontier is 63% 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 ($30), JetBlue ($110), and Southwest ($124).

  • 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 (97%), Aeromexico (89%) or Frontier (85%) 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 $1,676, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $99. The most popular route (Philadelphia - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $197.

  • 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 $221). Flying from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $379). 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 3 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Detroit

Discover the top 3 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 August 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$115Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$223Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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