Security lines at DTW are usually short, with waits under 15 minutes. Plan accordingly to save time before your flight.

Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $130 (CheapOair) |
One-way from | $70 (CheapOair) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $268 |
Good round-trip deal | $224 or less |
Good one-way deal | $105 or less |
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Price
DetroitPhoenix
DTW - PHX
DTWPHX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 1/23
5:15 pm-2:14 pm
1 stop22h 59m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Tue 1/27
8:00 am-4:19 pm
1 stop30h 19m
DetroitPhoenix
DTW - PHX
DTWPHX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 11/26
7:15 am-1:20 pm
1 stop8h 05m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Tue 12/2
5:00 am-12:20 pm
1 stop5h 20m
DetroitPhoenix
DTW - PHX
DTWPHX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 12/14
8:18 pm-10:39 pm
Nonstop4h 21m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Tue 12/23
11:50 pm-5:27 am
Nonstop3h 37m
DetroitPhoenix
DTW - PHX
DTWPHX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 12/16
8:55 am-11:21 am
Nonstop4h 26m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Sun 12/21
11:50 pm-5:27 am
Nonstop3h 37m
DetroitPhoenix
DTW - PHX
DTWPHX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 12/13
8:18 pm-10:39 pm
Nonstop4h 21m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Sun 12/21
11:50 pm-5:27 am
Nonstop3h 37m
DetroitPhoenix
DTW - PHX
DTWPHX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 12/3
4:44 pm-12:16 am
1 stop9h 32m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Sat 12/6
11:55 pm-5:32 am
Nonstop3h 37m
DetroitPhoenix
DTW - PHX
DTWPHX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 10/31
4:40 pm-8:35 pm
1 stop6h 55m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Tue 11/4
8:25 am-5:50 pm
2 stops7h 25m
DetroitPhoenix
DTW - PHX
DTWPHX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 11/25
9:20 pm-1:10 am
1 stop5h 50m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Wed 11/26
6:05 am-8:40 pm
1 stop12h 35m
DetroitPhoenix
DTW - PHX
DTWPHX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 12/3
8:18 pm-10:39 pm
Nonstop4h 21m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Tue 12/23
11:50 pm-5:27 am
Nonstop3h 37m
DetroitPhoenix
DTW - PHX
DTWPHX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 12/22
4:20 pm-10:05 pm
2 stops7h 45m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Sat 12/27
6:05 am-1:05 pm
1 stop5h 00m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is 36 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.
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (average of $73). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $119). 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.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl 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 31% on airfare.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon 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.
About 16% of weekly flights between Detroit and Phoenix have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 minutes.
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Over the last year, Eastern Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
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