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$63+ 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 12/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — PHL
Nov 21 — Nov 281
Fri 11/21
Fri 11/28
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 22, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Sat 11/2212:31 pmDTW - PHL
Nonstop1h 36mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/299:48 amPHL - DTW
Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/19$129
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Wed 11/261:45 pmDTW - PHL
Nonstop1h 32mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/274:12 pmPHL - DTW
Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/19$130
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 11/135:15 amDTW - PHL
1 stop7h 01mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/179:32 pmPHL - DTW
Nonstop1h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/20$136
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Sat 11/16:29 pmDTW - PHL
1 stop5h 44mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/149:32 pmPHL - DTW
Nonstop1h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$139
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/1410:47 amDTW - PHL
Nonstop1h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/176:00 amPHL - DTW
1 stop5h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$140
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Fri 11/1410:47 amDTW - PHL
Nonstop1h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/166:00 amPHL - DTW
1 stop5h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$141
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/812:58 pmDTW - PHL
1 stop21h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/116:50 pmPHL - DTW
1 stop15h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$142
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/1010:47 amDTW - PHL
Nonstop1h 38mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/122:35 pmPHL - DTW
1 stop20h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$143
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/136:11 pmDTW - PHL
1 stop6h 08mFrontier
Mon 11/176:00 amPHL - DTW
1 stop5h 29mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$144
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/16:29 pmDTW - PHL
1 stop5h 44mFrontier
Thu 11/136:00 amPHL - DTW
1 stop5h 29mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$145
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 12/116:12 pmDTW - PHL
1 stop6h 28mFrontier
Sun 12/1410:00 pmPHL - DTW
1 stop10h 20mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$147
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Fri 11/77:19 pmDTW - PHL
1 stop23h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/109:32 pmPHL - DTW
Nonstop1h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$148

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 October 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$129
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$63
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$223

Good round-trip deal

$257 or less

Good one-way deal

$145 or less
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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 October 22, 2025.
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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Price

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/13

3:55 pm-5:31 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Philadelphia

Mon 12/15

5:17 pm-7:07 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$199

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/18

3:00 pm-4:39 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Philadelphia

Tue 11/25

6:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$203

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/15

9:29 pm-11:06 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Philadelphia

Sat 11/22

12:22 pm-2:14 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$213

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/7

4:37 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Philadelphia

Mon 11/10

9:32 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$237

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/4

7:00 am-8:44 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Philadelphia

Thu 12/11

6:00 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$239

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/12

7:00 am-8:44 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Philadelphia

Tue 1/13

12:59 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$243

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/16

9:29 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Philadelphia

Mon 1/5

6:00 am-7:52 am

Nonstop1h 52m

$249

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/25

9:36 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Philadelphia

Tue 12/30

8:08 am-10:06 am

Nonstop1h 58m

$252

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/5

7:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop4h 05m

Philadelphia

Wed 11/5

1:50 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$254

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/4

9:30 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Philadelphia

Wed 11/12

6:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$259

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

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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 October 17, 2025.

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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $72). 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 October 22, 2025.

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 77% 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 October 19, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Saturday 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
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Qatar Airways

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


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

Read more about Qatar Airwaysby Brandon Schultz
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.

Read more about British Airwaysby Gabriel Leigh
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.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
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.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Airports
DTW

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

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
PHL

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

Read more about PHLby Mark Chesnut
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Brandon Schultz

Expert on Qatar Airways and 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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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Expert on Spirit Airlines

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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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Expert on Frontier

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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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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 October 22, 2025.
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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,028 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,098 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,129 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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?

    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 25 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 36m. Fly via Delta or Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Philadelphia are separated by a distance of 452 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($49), Spirit Airlines ($62), and Delta ($139) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia. Frontier is currently priced 78% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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: Frontier (100%), Republic Airways (100%), Aeromexico (95%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $72. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Philadelphia) can be booked for $129 on average, our data indicates $884 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $72). 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 October 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$49Average$115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$62Average$132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$139Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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