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$55+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia (DTW - 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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — PHL
Feb 5 — Feb 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Philadelphia are usually found in February or January, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 January 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$137
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$181

Good round-trip deal

$265 or less

Good one-way deal

$186 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Philadelphia flight deals.
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From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Philadelphia
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($28 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 January 2026
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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 January 6, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/262:35 pmDTW - PHL
1 stop10h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/15:30 amPHL - DTW
1 stop26h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$137
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/69:37 pmDTW - PHL
Nonstop1h 36mDelta
Mon 2/96:00 amPHL - DTW
Nonstop1h 55mDelta
Deal found 1/6$139
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Sat 2/712:34 pmDTW - PHL
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/91:30 pmPHL - DTW
1 stop6h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/242:36 pmDTW - PHL
2 stops9h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/281:40 pmPHL - DTW
1 stop9h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$141
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/266:30 amDTW - PHL
Nonstop1h 45mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/13:09 pmPHL - DTW
Nonstop1h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6$142
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/611:39 amDTW - PHL
1 stop12h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/98:07 pmPHL - DTW
1 stop13h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$143
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Tue 1/2711:50 amDTW - PHL
1 stop7h 25mFrontier
Thu 1/2912:24 pmPHL - DTW
1 stop5h 55mFrontier
Deal found 1/5$144
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/57:14 pmDTW - PHL
1 stop5h 38mFrontier
Tue 2/104:14 pmPHL - DTW
1 stop16h 43mFrontier
Deal found 1/5$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Mon 4/136:41 pmDTW - PHL
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/193:09 pmPHL - DTW
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$146
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Tue 1/2011:00 amDTW - PHL
2 stops24h 14mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/246:00 amPHL - DTW
2 stops16h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/5$147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 1/2111:00 amDTW - PHL
2 stops12h 50mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/229:52 amPHL - DTW
1 stop12h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/4$148
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 1/309:37 pmDTW - PHL
Nonstop1h 36mDelta
Tue 2/35:17 pmPHL - DTW
Nonstop1h 55mDelta
Deal found 1/4$149

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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 January 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Philadelphia

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/7

7:05 am-8:50 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Philadelphia

Mon 2/9

12:29 pm-2:21 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$139

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/6

2:56 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Philadelphia

Sun 2/8

9:40 am-11:28 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$139

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/18

7:05 am-8:50 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Philadelphia

Wed 2/25

6:05 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$139

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/5

9:37 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Philadelphia

Sun 2/8

6:00 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$139

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/21

9:37 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Philadelphia

Fri 2/27

6:05 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$139

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/19

5:40 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Philadelphia

Sat 2/21

9:40 am-11:26 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$139

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/5

10:00 am-11:43 am

Nonstop1h 43m

Philadelphia

Tue 2/10

9:40 am-11:28 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$139

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/17

7:05 am-8:50 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Philadelphia

Mon 2/23

6:05 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$139

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/2

2:08 pm-3:47 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$70

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/6

11:39 am-12:18 am

1 stop12h 39m

$72

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 January 2, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 52 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia (average of $44). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia in December 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 DTW 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 January 6, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 75% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on January 3, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Sunday 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.

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

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

Qatar's business class offers luxurious private pods with dining anytime.


Qatar's Privilege Club uses Avios points for flights and upgrades.

British Airways

BA's Executive Club offers free seat selection for mid-tier status holders.


BA's World Traveller Plus offers extra legroom and upgraded service.

Spirit Airlines

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


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

Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus guarantees an empty middle seat for comfort.


Frontier's Economy Bundle includes a carry-on, seat selection, and no change fees.

Airports
DTW

Security lines at DTW are usually short, with waits under 15 minutes, even at Evans Terminal.

PHL

For quick access to downtown, take the SEPTA train from PHL, available from Terminals A, B, C/D, and E/F.

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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 January 6, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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

    You will need to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Philadelphia if you want to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia. At least 5 different airlines have flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Philadelphia (PHL) on a regular basis. There are 16 flights to Philadelphia from the Detroit airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from DTW to PHL to be around 1h 32m.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia in 1h 45m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Philadelphia are separated by a distance of 452 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($59), Spirit Airlines ($66), and Delta ($150) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia. Frontier is currently priced 77% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $41 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $49 and American Airlines from $113 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia on time: Piedmont Airlines (100%), Republic Airways (100%), Spirit Airlines (82%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $94. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Philadelphia) can be booked for $104 on average, our data indicates $403 when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia (average of $44). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia in December 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 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Philadelphia

Discover the top 5 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 January 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$61Average$146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$67Average$150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$159Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$200Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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