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$86+ 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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — PHL
Jul 24 — Jul 311
Fri 7/24
Fri 7/31
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 24, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 8/16:10 am
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop6h 12m
Frontier
Sat 8/296:53 pm
PHL
-
DTW
2 stops18h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$222
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Wed 7/151:50 pm
DTW
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Sat 7/186:26 am
PHL
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$223
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 7/161:50 pm
DTW
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Thu 7/236:26 am
PHL
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$224
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 7/161:50 pm
DTW
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Sun 7/196:26 am
PHL
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 9/56:00 am
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop6h 26m
Frontier
Mon 9/76:30 am
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 7/46:10 am
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop6h 13m
Frontier
Sat 7/184:30 pm
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop8h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 7/76:10 am
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop16h 18m
Frontier
Wed 7/156:30 am
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop18h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 7/126:10 am
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop25h 05m
Frontier
Tue 7/146:26 am
PHL
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 7/205:35 pm
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop13h 40m
Frontier
Mon 7/274:40 pm
PHL
-
DTW
2 stops18h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/284:37 pm
DTW
-
PHL
2 stops27h 51m
Frontier
Tue 9/14:45 pm
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop8h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Thu 9/103:34 pm
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop7h 37m
Frontier
Fri 9/118:25 am
PHL
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$233

Find 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 June 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$222
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$86
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$381

Good round-trip deal

$300 or less

Good one-way deal

$283 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 June 24, 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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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/18

7:12 am-8:48 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Philadelphia

Sun 8/23

8:15 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$299

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/18

12:55 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Philadelphia

Thu 8/20

2:05 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$324

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/3

10:15 am-11:54 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Philadelphia

Sat 7/4

5:22 pm-7:09 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$347

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

12:55 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Philadelphia

Fri 9/11

12:45 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$359

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/3

2:40 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Philadelphia

Sun 9/6

7:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$361

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/3

1:25 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Philadelphia

Sat 7/4

8:50 am-6:00 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$383

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/14

1:20 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Philadelphia

Sun 8/16

1:40 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$389

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/7

2:40 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Philadelphia

Sun 8/9

6:20 am-4:45 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$395
Quickest round-trip

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/27

7:05 am-8:41 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Philadelphia

Mon 7/27

5:28 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$397

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/6

2:40 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Philadelphia

Fri 8/7

12:45 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$409

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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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
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 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

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?

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 56 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia (average of $198). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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 June 24, 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 morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 54% 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 June 20, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia?

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

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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 June 24, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,American Airlines, andFrontier 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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,432 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,432 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,432 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,751 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,432 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,867 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,432 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 3 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 33m.

  • 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 Southwest 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 ($58), Delta ($159), and American Airlines ($199) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia. Frontier is currently priced 80% 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 $49 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $124 and American Airlines from $162 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%), American Airlines (86%), Alaska 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 $123. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Philadelphia) can be booked for $206 on average, our data indicates $1,036 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia (average of $198). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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 Detroit to Philadelphia

Discover the top 3 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 June 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$159Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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