DTW - PHL

C$ 73 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia

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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Philadelphia

Thu, 9 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:20 p.m. - 3:54 p.m.DTW-PHL
1h 34mdirect
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6:19 a.m. - 8:06 a.m.PHL-DTW
1h 47mdirect
C$ 184Spirit Airlines
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Thu, 13 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
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10:55 a.m. - 12:36 p.m.DTW-PHL
1h 41mdirect
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5:50 a.m. - 5:26 p.m.PHL-DTW
11h 36m1 stop
C$ 200
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Fri, 26 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:45 p.m. - 10:29 p.m.DTW-PHL
1h 44mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:25 a.m. - 8:17 a.m.PHL-DTW
1h 52mdirect
C$ 204Spirit Airlines
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Thu, 13 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
Frontier Logo
6:11 p.m. - 12:19 a.m.DTW-PHL
6h 08m1 stop
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5:50 a.m. - 5:26 p.m.PHL-DTW
11h 36m1 stop
C$ 211Frontier
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Sat, 11 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
Delta Logo
9:30 p.m. - 11:05 p.m.DTW-PHL
1h 35mdirect
Delta Logo
7:59 p.m. - 9:50 p.m.PHL-DTW
1h 51mdirect
C$ 220Delta
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Thu, 9 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
Frontier Logo
1:24 p.m. - 1:13 a.m.DTW-PHL
11h 49m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:15 a.m. - 12:34 p.m.PHL-DTW
6h 19m1 stop
C$ 233Frontier
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Sat, 7 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb
Southwest Logo
7:00 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.DTW-PHL
5h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:45 p.m. - 9:55 p.m.PHL-DTW
4h 10m1 stop
C$ 251Southwest
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Tue, 30 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct
Southwest Logo
7:10 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.DTW-PHL
5h 55m1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:40 p.m. - 6:25 p.m.PHL-DTW
4h 45m1 stop
C$ 267Southwest
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Thu, 30 Oct - Sat, 8 Nov
Delta Logo
9:30 p.m. - 11:05 p.m.DTW-PHL
1h 35mdirect
Delta Logo
5:20 p.m. - 7:04 p.m.PHL-DTW
1h 44mdirect
C$ 276Delta
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Fri, 14 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
American Airlines Logo
6:10 a.m. - 7:51 a.m.DTW-PHL
1h 41mdirect
American Airlines Logo
8:40 a.m. - 10:32 a.m.PHL-DTW
1h 52mdirect
C$ 366American Airlines
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Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
AA's Main Cabin Extra includes early boarding perks.
Spirit's Wi-Fi is available gate-to-gate on all flights.
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Top airlines
Spirit Airlines
Cheapest • from C$ 184 (round-trip)
Spirit Airlines
Best reviews • 6.3 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 9% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 36% price drop
November
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 184
Typical prices: C$ 163-373
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Thu 9/10Sun 12/10
DTW - PHL • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 73
Typical prices: C$ 109-212
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DTW - PHL • Direct
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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Philadelphia

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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American Airlines

AA's Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks.


AA provides high-speed Wi-Fi for purchase on most flights.

British Airways

BA's economy fares include a carry-on bag without surprise fees.


BA's premium economy offers 18 cm extra legroom and priority boarding.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit offers Big Front Seat with 28 cm extra legroom for a nominal fee.


Spirit's Wi-Fi is available gate-to-gate, covering all routes.

Frontier

Frontier's Premium Bundle offers priority boarding and extra legroom for CA$27 more.


Frontier charges for airport check-in; use online or kiosk for free.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Philadelphia flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia?

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Detroit to Philadelphia, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Detroit, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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 round-trip 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 January, where tickets cost C$ 193 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 441 and C$ 416 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightC$ 73
Best time to beat the crowds (36% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Detroit to Philadelphia

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

  • 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$ 53 for a one-way ticket and C$ 133 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, Aeromexico, JetBlue, Air France, Virgin Atlantic, and Alaska Airlines.

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

    The Boeing 717-200 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, Spirit Airlines or Frontier?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia are Spirit Airlines and Frontier. With an average price for the route of C$ 154 and an overall rating of 6.3, Spirit Airlines is the most popular choice. Frontier is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 123 and an overall rating of 5.8.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 677 or less one-way and C$ 164 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Philadelphia?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Philadelphia.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Philadelphia

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Spirit Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Spirit Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,Spirit Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

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Direct returns

Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Spirit Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Spirit Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,Spirit Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying 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.
6.3
Spirit AirlinesOverall score based on 8023 reviews
5.1Food
5.9Comfort
6.6Boarding
5.0Entertainment
7.0Crew
Airline reviews

Everything was on time and the crew was very helpful. Would definitely use again

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2025CUN - PHL
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Everything was on time and the crew was very helpful. Would definitely use again

We liked the woman who worked our gate and waited with us for our plane. We changed gates 3 times. Our flight was supposed to leave at 11:28am. We actually left after 5pm. It was not a good situation. This delay cost us a lot of money.

I didn't order food. I requested a Tomato juice and was given a boody mary mix. The serve needs to warn the customer what their given. It wasn't a huge deal, but I wasted $4.50.

Offer snacks for free. You are charging for the flight for the carry on for the seat and for a snack??? Lord

Everything was fine, but there was no food or entertainment, so I didn’t know how to rate that.

I've flown Spirit many times. However, they seem to be getting worse. I don't understand how the contracts with the gates at the airport works, but Spirit never seems to have a gate ready when we land. This happened again on this flight. And once again, baggage took forever to arrive at the baggage claim belt. This time it was about 45 minutes to an hour, late at night, when the airport was not crowded. On a previous trip, they lost the luggage cart and we were all waiting for about 3 hours for our luggage. Plus, I did get a deal through Kayak on a flight that was shown sold out on Spirit's site. However, by the time I added all the luggage, and didn't even pick seats, I could have taken any direct flight I wanted through Delta. I'm about done with Spirit.

We paid for upgrade seats (3A & 3B) the seats on front and the seats behind us got complimentary water & soda, but we got charged, had to pay for everything. Does not make any sense ?

I made it safely. The flight was delayed, though. Not upset or expect anything.

Great experience overall. Early boarding, no delays. Drinks and snacks are not included in price and very expensive. Seats are not very comfortable. Not as much space or padding as other airlines. Good for a quick cheap flight.

Tell them to chose a better, less bumpy route :( my seat had no window all the way at the end 😔

Seats were new and comfortable. Staff was fine. Missed my connection due to weather -which wasn’t their fault- but got no help at all. Gate staff sent me to customer service, which was and stayed unstaffed. Sign with QR code directed me to call or chat. Chat was useless. Call was returned after an hour. No itinerary offered by Frontier could get me home in less than 30 hours. Rebooked with another airline and got a partial refund that came to about 10 percent of what I paid to get home.

Finally a Frontier on time and efficient. I've had problems before with your airline, but this time everything went fine.

The experience was good. No frills but I got there safe and sound and on time.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

sluggish boarding and arrival procedures, fake nice flight attendants, and lots of delays.

Disaster. They lied every step of the way. We ended up being delayed due to crew and then allegedly abandoned the flight because of a curfew at LGA. No rebooking to LGA at any reasonable time. No hotel. No meal vouchers. Had to sleep in the airport and fly to Newark instead. Will never fly Frontier again.

What I expected, nickeled and dined and a frontier flight attendant loudly complained about her job and lack of communication as she headed to the gate on her cell phone. Not professional.

As every law enforcement agency I could imagine surrounded the plane and we didn’t disembark for 2 hours and then had to stick around for another hour to go get our personal belongings after leaving them behind and being bused away from the plane, it was scary and inconvenient. We were given no information as to why this was happening. Lack of communication with passengers was disappointing.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

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