Philadelphia

$80+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Philadelphia (DTT - PHL)

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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — PHL
Apr 14 — Apr 211
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Philadelphia are usually found in February or August, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Philadelphia

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 15, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 4/17:00 am
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop13h 19m
Frontier
Wed 4/81:24 pm
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop11h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/12$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Wed 5/134:14 pm
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop6h 56m
Frontier
Sat 5/302:21 pm
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop10h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 3/10$159
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Wed 4/14:17 pm
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop7h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/85:32 pm
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$161
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 3/185:05 am
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop11h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/255:00 am
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop12h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/12$162
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Fri 4/1712:45 pm
DTW
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/2010:01 am
PHL
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 39m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/14$166
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2412:45 pm
DTW
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/2710:01 am
PHL
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 39m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/15$167
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3012:45 pm
DTW
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 5/410:01 am
PHL
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 39m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/15$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 3/178:45 am
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop7h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/155:05 am
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop6h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$169
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/25:42 pm
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop7h 12m
Frontier
Sun 5/105:28 pm
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 3/10$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/72:55 pm
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop17h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/144:30 pm
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop31h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 4/14:17 pm
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop7h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/95:32 pm
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$173

Find flight deals from Detroit to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 March 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$158
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$80
(Super.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$349

Good round-trip deal

$348 or less

Good one-way deal

$200 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-Philadelphia flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit (DTT)-Philadelphia flights.
From Detroit (DTT) to Philadelphia
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to Philadelphia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Philadelphia.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Philadelphia 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 March 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/7

1:00 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Philadelphia

Sat 4/11

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$201

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/4

12:57 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Philadelphia

Sat 4/11

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$213

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/21

5:20 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Philadelphia

Tue 4/28

8:05 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$317

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

5:42 pm-7:18 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Philadelphia

Sun 4/26

8:05 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$323

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/25

7:19 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Philadelphia

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-7:44 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$323
Quickest round-trip

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/25

7:19 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Philadelphia

Fri 5/1

5:32 pm-7:14 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$323

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/2

9:30 pm-11:07 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Philadelphia

Sat 6/6

9:45 am-11:29 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$327

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/22

5:50 pm-7:29 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Philadelphia

Sun 5/31

6:12 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$339

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/2

8:35 am-10:05 pm

2 stops13h 30m

Philadelphia

Tue 5/5

6:20 am-3:35 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$343

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/8

8:40 am-4:45 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Philadelphia

Wed 5/13

2:00 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$344

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia

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 Detroit to Philadelphia in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Detroit-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Philadelphia 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 Detroit-Philadelphia 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 Detroit to Philadelphia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Philadelphia

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit to Philadelphia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Philadelphia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Philadelphia (average of $49). Flying from Detroit to Philadelphia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $80). 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 DTT to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 15, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit to Philadelphia in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 71% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Saturday 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.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Philadelphia

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Philadelphia. 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 March 15, 2026.

The most flights from DTT to PHL are scheduled on a Sunday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Philadelphia?

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated March 15, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines from Detroit to Philadelphia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Philadelphia. 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 Detroit to Philadelphia?

    To fly from Detroit to Philadelphia, you need to book a flight from All airports (DTT) to Philadelphia (PHL). Nonstop flights to Philadelphia from Detroit All airports take 1h 33m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 23 outbound flights from All airports to Philadelphia offered by 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    A quick flight from Detroit to Philadelphia can take about 4h 35m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $201. Airlines will cover a distance of 452 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Philadelphia round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Philadelphia is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $57 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Delta, starting at $94 and $159 round-trip. Frontier is 78% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $47. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit to Philadelphia for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Detroit to Philadelphia on time: Piedmont Airlines (100%), Republic Airways (90%), Qatar Airways (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $70. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Philadelphia) can be booked for $167 on average, our data indicates $420 when flying from Detroit to Philadelphia.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Philadelphia 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 Detroit to Philadelphia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Philadelphia (average of $49). Flying from Detroit to Philadelphia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $80). 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 Detroit to Philadelphia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Philadelphia. 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 March 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$57Average$137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$94Average$153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$159Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$202Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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