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Flights from Philadelphia to Detroit - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to Detroit 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 Philadelphia to Detroit?

The average price of all flights from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Detroit on a Monday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Philadelphia, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is March, where tickets cost C$ 225 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 363 and C$ 343 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 44 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Philadelphia and Detroit?

Delta connects Philadelphia to Detroit up to 6 flights per day, followed by American Airlines (2 flights per day), and Frontier (one flight per day).

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

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. 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$ 79. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

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

Each day, there are between 9 and 12 nonstop flights that take off from Philadelphia and land in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 47m. The most common departure time is 12:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 76 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

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

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.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Philadelphia at 6:00 am and will be landing in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 7:40 am.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport jets off at 10:10 pm and lands at 11:59 pm.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

August
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Detroit 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 Philadelphia to Detroit flights

  • Are there car rentals near Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Alamo, Enterprise, Dollar, and Budget are car rentals near PHL airport. To rent a car, you must have a valid license and be 21 years old and above. Also, car rental requirements vary from the car rental agency you choose.

  • Does Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport offer accessible services?

    Travelers using wheelchairs can use moving walkways to get to various terminals in the airport. For example, passengers who require wheelchair assistance at Evans Terminal are dropped off at Door 2, and those using McNamara Terminal are dropped off at Door 5. In addition, this airport has ramps inside the elevators and other walking areas in the airport.

  • Are there lounges at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    DTT airport has several lounges open to all travelers despite the airline you book. They are the best places to rest if you experience flight cancellation or when using a connecting flight. Most lounges have comfortable seats, Wi-Fi, free snacks, food, drinks, and ideal environments.

  • Is there public transport from downtown to Philadelphia International Airport?

    There are modes of public transport from downtown to PHL airport. You can take bus line 37, but it takes longer, about 35min, to get to the airport. Another option is taking a train from the Suburban Station, which takes about 22min. However, the most convenient way to get to the airport is using Regional Rail's Airport Line Service, which stops in all the airport's terminals, including Terminal F, E, D, C, B, A-West, and A-East.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Detroit flight route: American Airlines, Delta, Finnair, British Airways, Iberia, Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, Air Canada, and JetBlue.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Detroit?

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

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

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

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

    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 Philadelphia to Detroit.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Detroit?

    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 Detroit with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline.

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

    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 Detroit from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Detroit

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 57 or less one-way.
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has nine unique and affordable lounges. Here, you can choose the lounge you prefer and rest while waiting for your flight. Also, take a shower or have a meal to enjoy a comfortable flight. American Airlines Admirals Club is in four locations: Terminal A-East, Terminal A-West, Terminal B/C Connector, and Terminal F. However, you need to have a membership to access specific lounges.
  • Parking when arriving at Philadelphia International Airport isn’t a challenge. You can park your vehicle at offsite parking at the airport. Whether you come to the parking when traveling or book a slot before traveling, you’ll always find a parking slot. The advantages of this parking service are that it’s affordable and you’ll get a ride to the terminal of your flight.
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTT) is a hub for Delta Airlines. Thus, it enables and serves flights from various continents daily, making it one of the leading transportation hubs in the world. This airport is also a major base for Spirit Airlines.
  • Travelers can travel to other cities served by DTT airport, including Hartford, Fort Wayne, Greensboro, Honolulu, Spartanburg, and Green Rapids. Most flights from the destination airport to these cities are direct flights.
  • PHL has a kid's play area to keep your kids active while waiting for your flight. It's a safe corner located at Terminal A East. This area has a control tower, a jet, and a tug to keep your children entertained and happy.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Philadelphia to Detroit?

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

Nonstop departures

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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Nonstop returns

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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Top airline flying from Philadelphia to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to Detroit. 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 Philadelphia to Detroit? 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.
6.4
Spirit AirlinesOverall score based on 8730 reviews
5.9Comfort
5.2Entertainment
7.2Crew
5.3Food
6.8Boarding
Airline reviews

Not much seat room, but that was unexpected. But the seat headrest was very uncomfortable.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr. 2024LAS - DTW
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Not much seat room, but that was unexpected. But the seat headrest was very uncomfortable.

I do not like the customer service, I had an emergency and needed to cancel a pet reservation right after I had booked it and they would not do anything but issue a credit. I haven't flown in years as I have 7 kids and don't have spare time. I want my $125 back on my card please

First....my trip was from Ft. Myers to Philly (not the other way around). Plane was clean, staff was friendly and flight was efficient with boarding and flight time. Thumbs up all around.

Seats are very small and extremely hard. Too close together. The person next to me had average shoulders and was very far into my 'space'.

Bag self drop off was terrible! No staff there to help. Almost missed my flight. Would never check a bag in with Spirit again.

Can’t say there was anything I particularly liked. Seats were very tight, leather wrapped plastic. I followed up a much longer and cheaper trip from Honolulu on southwest, everything was phenomenal, this flight was the exact opposite. Blows my mind they charge for water of all things. One of the attendants seemed very rude, I watched a taller gentleman a couple rows forward with his knees pressed into the back of the seat ahead, while the woman in that seat leaned forward the entire flight, I’m sure because she could feel his knees. I’ll be avoiding spirit like the plague from here forward.

Flights are great except for the ticketing service on the terminal.. Too little employees taking care for lots of flights.

Bad weather is one thing but repeatedly changing gates AND terminals after several hours of delays was horrible. Additionally after the long delays, gate agents were delaying us evening further by being overly picky with personal item bag sizes. Get a grip.

They kept us on the plane over 90 minutes after landing.

Terrible, long layover was a extra expense as l had to book another airline rather than wait for the already paid for spirit flight. This time around spirit let me down😔😔😔

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