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Find cheap flights from Detroit to Philadelphia from C$ 54

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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Philadelphia (DTW-PHL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Philadelphia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:49 p.m. - 7:23 p.m.DTW-PHL
1h 34mdirect
3:11 p.m. - 4:59 p.m.PHL-DTW
1h 48mdirect
C$ 54Frontier
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Wed, 5 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
1:56 p.m. - 12:26 a.m.DTW-PHL
10h 30m1 stop
3:11 p.m. - 4:59 p.m.PHL-DTW
1h 48mdirect
C$ 84
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Wed, 5 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
1:16 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.DTW-PHL
1h 39mdirect
6:20 a.m. - 7:46 p.m.PHL-DTW
13h 26m2 stops
C$ 131Spirit Airlines
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Wed, 5 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
3:56 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.DTW-PHL
1h 39mdirect
1:18 p.m. - 3:06 p.m.PHL-DTW
1h 48mdirect
C$ 147Spirit Airlines
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Thu, 6 Jun - Sun, 9 Jun
3:40 p.m. - 12:26 a.m.DTW-PHL
8h 46m1 stop
6:20 a.m. - 11:29 p.m.PHL-DTW
17h 09m2 stops
C$ 151Spirit Airlines
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Wed, 5 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
5:33 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.DTW-PHL
1h 47mdirect
5:24 p.m. - 12:48 a.m.PHL-DTW
7h 24m1 stop
C$ 161Spirit Airlines
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Tue, 21 May - Wed, 22 May
11:03 a.m. - 5:48 p.m.DTW-PHL
6h 45m1 stop
1:18 p.m. - 3:06 p.m.PHL-DTW
1h 48mdirect
C$ 173Spirit Airlines
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Thu, 6 Jun - Sun, 9 Jun
9:55 p.m. - 11:29 p.m.DTW-PHL
1h 34mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 7:44 a.m.PHL-DTW
1h 44mdirect
C$ 218Delta
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Tue, 15 Oct - Sat, 19 Oct
7:05 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.DTW-PHL
1h 35mdirect
8:25 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.PHL-DTW
1h 50mdirect
C$ 282Delta
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Thu, 27 Jun - Thu, 27 Jun
12:20 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.DTW-PHL
6h 20m2 stops
11:58 a.m. - 5:03 p.m.PHL-DTW
5h 05m1 stop
C$ 905United Airlines
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Tue, 8 Oct - Thu, 10 Oct

Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Philadelphia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia?

The average price of all flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Philadelphia on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia is September, where tickets cost C$ 195 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 517 and C$ 359 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 80 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to Philadelphia?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Philadelphia from Detroit were found on Frontier (C$ 122) and Sun Country Air (C$ 135), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Frontier (C$ 54) and Spirit Airlines (C$ 131).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Detroit and Philadelphia?

In normal times, Delta flies from Detroit to Philadelphia up to 9 times per day, American Airlines up to 7 times per day, and Frontier 1 time per day.

Which airlines fly direct between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Philadelphia?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia.
There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia. They are: American Airlines, Delta, Frontier and Spirit Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Spirit Airlines at C$ 61. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

How many flights are there between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Philadelphia per day?

Each day, there are between 15 and 20 nonstop flights that take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and land in Philadelphia, with an average flight time of 1h 36m. The most common departure time is 7:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 131 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Philadelphia?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Detroit to Philadelphia take?

The duration of a direct flight to Philadelphia from Detroit is typically 1h 34m. The journey crosses a distance of 1,171 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Detroit to Philadelphia?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 6:00 am and will be landing in Philadelphia at 7:36 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Detroit to Philadelphia?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia jets off at 10:30 pm and lands at 12:05 am.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

May

Cheapest flight

C$ 54
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 27% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 29% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Philadelphia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Philadelphia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Detroit to Philadelphia flights

  • Where can I lounge at Philadelphia International Airport?

    American Airlines Lounge has several locations at PHL. These include Terminal A-East between Gates A6A and A4 in, Terminal F on Level 3, and Terminal C on Level 3. The United Airlines lounge is situated on Level 2 between Terminals B and C. Buy your lounge pass, with complimentary services like magazines, snacks, and television.

  • Which facilities for passengers with kids are offered at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)?

    Detroit Metro Airport has several play areas at the airport to capture your kids’ attention as you wait to embark on your Detroit to Philadelphia flight. These can be found at the Airside McNamara Terminal close to Gates A8, A18, B20, C4-6, and the Airside North Terminal close to Gate D16. Lactating mothers can utilize the nursing rooms in Gates A15, A63, C2, AND A25 at the McNamara Terminal. The North Terminal hosts more locations at Gates D8 and D15.

  • Are there hotels at Detroit Metro Airport?

    Do you have an early morning flight from Detroit to Philadelphia? Fortunately for you, there are several hotels at Detroit Metro Airport you can retreat to as you await your flight. The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport hotel is linked to the McNamara Terminal, with complimentary shuttles to the North Terminal. Alternatively, you could opt for the Minute Suites close to Gate A66.

  • Does Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) offer services for passengers with special needs?

    Universal access to services and facilities and the comfort of all passengers is a priority at PHL. Autistic passengers are catered to with the Autism Access Program. In addition to ramp-equipped pick-up and drop-off zones, restaurants, lavatories, drinking fountains, and elevators are accessible at the PHL premises.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia was C$ 89 for a one-way ticket and C$ 39 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Philadelphia flight route: Delta, American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, KLM, JetBlue, Aeromexico, Horizon Air, and Silver Airways.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Philadelphia flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Philadelphia, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    There are direct flights from Detroit to Philadelphia on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia, Delta or Spirit Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia are Delta and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 307 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 153 and an overall rating of 6.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Philadelphia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Philadelphia from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Philadelphia with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Philadelphia from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit to Philadelphia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 73 or less one-way and C$ 220 or less round-trip.
  • Treat yourself to a massage once you alight at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Holistic massages are offered at the BeRelax Spa in Terminal C’s Gate 18 and the XpresSpa with locations at Terminals D, C, and F of PHL.
  • If you are taking Fido to Philadelphia, drop by the animal relief areas at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) for your pet to relieve themselves or take a stroll. The McNamara Terminal has locations close to Gate A34, while the North Terminal has a relief area opposite Gate D16.
  • The Water Feature at Detroit Metro Airport offers a tranquil atmosphere in the middle of the chaos at the bustling airport. Located at Concourse A in McNamara Terminal, the location is a great place to rejuvenate as you wait to embark on your Detroit to Philadelphia flight. Alternatively, the Light Tunnel links McNamara Terminal and Concourse A to Concourses B/C.
  • Philadelphia International Airport serves as Philadelphia’s primary gateway. The airport is arranged into seven terminals (A-West, A-East, B, C, D, E, and F). You can easily walk from one terminal to another as they are linked in a line. All terminals are conveniently accessible via SEPTA train stations and highways for curbside drop-off and pick-up.
  • If you wish to follow up on your business projects while on the go, take advantage of the UPS store located at the Terminal A/B walkway at Philadelphia International Airport. Faxing, copying, notary, and business services are available here.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Detroit to Philadelphia?

Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Philadelphia, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Philadelphia

Monday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +12 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +12 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +12 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +12 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +12 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +12 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +12 more

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Nonstop returns

Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +12 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +12 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +12 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +12 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +12 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +12 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +12 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Detroit to Philadelphia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Philadelphia. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Philadelphia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10789 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
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Wifi wasn’t working well so we couldn't view any media.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr. 2024DTW - ORF
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Wifi wasn’t working well so we couldn't view any media.

Carly the flight attendant was extremely helpful and very accommodating to passengers on the flight from what I noticed. Couldn't be more satisfied with the service and assistance from Delta's flight attendant, Thanks again Carly!!

Food service was bare-bone. Better bot to have any at all rather than hand out premade coffees and cookies to random few passengers.

Had assistance at airport getting from arrivals gate to departure gate; I couldn't have managed without that extra help. Thank you Delta.

They charge me for the luggage which is was included on the ticket

More space in the cabin. The guy in front of me leaned his seat back and I felt he was sitting in my lap.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

Late flight, always blaming the flight crew, stale almonds, pushy people. Why don’t they have the people sitting in the back board first? So much easier getting through an empty plane! Duh!!

As we lined up to board they gave our plane to a flight going to Newark. So then we got delayed until they could find another plane. Flight crew was ok. I’m assuming since it’s a shorter flight they only offered water and coffee.

Food could have been better. A little more leg room would have been appreciated.

Great crew. We were delayed so that late passengers could get on the flight. Love the bedding in business class. Good food. Great experience.

Too bad that first class seats do not recline significantly causing discomfort

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Was as expected. Good leg room on planes - much appreciated.

Smaller, regional aircraft limits amount of overhead luggage space. At least there were jetways at both BNA and PHL. First class food service was minimal with the usual assortment of packaged snacks (nothing creative) and no handiwipes. American tries to turn around aircraft too quickly without enough time to clean the planes. WIFI service did not include TV programming.

6 plus hour delay with no explanation. No wheelchairs to transport us on arrival. Very disappointed.

Food choice is limited, entertainment better than average, seat leg room terrible

While I received notice that AA 478 was delayed, the flight departed PHX and arrived PHL more than two hours late. The first class cabin service was mediocre; there were no pre-departure beverages offered; there were no warm mixed nuts served with cocktails; there was no personal greeting to me as an Executive Platinum member by the first class flight attendant. While the flight operated safely, its arrival at 0219 in the morning in PHL ended a very long day. I do not feel that American provided first class service.

Late arrival due to gate being blocked by stalled truck

They didn’t let me get my boarding pass through the app because I have a lap infant. The ticket said to see a gate agent but there was no gate agent available. I was supposed to go to the kiosk. Ended up missing my flight and they said that I never checked in to my flight so there was nothing that could be done. I will never fly spirit again. Not even worth the hassle and poor customer service.

Cancelled my flight , currently stuck in Houston and will likely miss my cruise

Everything was fine. I really enjoyed our early flight from philly to Orlando as well as the crew.

Passengers play their phones so everyone can hear them. No one tells them to use earbuds. Very annoying and unenjoyable.

The flight experience was terrible. Extra bag charges were exorbitant, and the customer service was incredibly poor. Flight attendants were rude and unhelpful. Post-flight, we endured a one-hour wait for our luggage, only to find our bags severely damaged. Overall, a highly disappointing experience with Spirit Airlines. Not recommended.

I liked how we boarded early to combat all the chaos from people bringing oversized personal item luggage. It's so painful watching the process and feeling overwhelmed by the process.

Spirit Airlines has the worst customer service. I don't advise flying with them.

great customer service at the boarding gate that was warm and friendly. the flight experience with no complaints and the attendants were caring and attentive

It should be possible to get a cup of water at no cost. Not even asking for a whole bottle.

The issue I have is when we landed in Vegas (Dallas to Vegas). It seems as if we were traveling too fast during landing. I’m not sure what is was but it seems as if the nose of plane banged the ground making a loud bam nose. We went back into the air instantly. It took about 5 minutes for the pilot or someone to say a wind drift caused the hard landing, and that we would land in about 5 minutes. Many of us passengers did not believe the reason given. The second attempt was much smoother but this does not make me want to fly spirit again. The flight from Detroit to Dallas was fine.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Detroit to Philadelphia found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
23/6Sun
directFrontier
1h 34mDTW-PHL
C$ 122
2/7Tue
1 stopSun Country Air
23h 52mDTW-PHL
C$ 135
23/6Sun
1 stop
27h 20mDTW-PHL
C$ 173
23/6Sun
1 stopSpirit Airlines
11h 26mDTW-PHL
C$ 195
23/6Sun
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
34h 49mDTW-PHL
C$ 239
3/9Tue
directDelta
1h 36mDTW-PHL
C$ 260
23/6Sun
2 stops
22h 02mDTW-PHL
C$ 280
29/5Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 50mDTW-PHL
C$ 313
29/6Sat
1 stopDelta
7h 24mDTW-PHL
C$ 348
3/9Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
23h 21mDTW-PHL
C$ 419

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia that are departing in the next 10 days.
10/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
6h 59mDTW-PHL
22/7Mon
multi-stopDelta
8h 09mPHL-DTW
C$ 654
12/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
7h 31mDTW-PHL
22/7Mon
directDelta
1h 49mPHL-DTW
C$ 833

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Detroit - Philadelphia Flights

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Destination:

Philadelphia (PHL)United States

Return flight deals:

Philadelphia - Detroit

Cabin classes:

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C$ 80

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