Flights from Philadelphia to Detroit
This city pair covers the PHL airports to DTW — roughly 728 km and about 1.4 hours in the air, 2 nonstop carriers on these airports. Compare every airport pair below.
Searching flights from Philadelphia to Detroit? The route covers roughly 728 km and typically takes about 1.4 hours in the air, with nonstop services recorded on this pair. Philadelphia departure airports: PHL; arrival: DTW. Compare every option below and book with the provider offering your price.
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Airports on this route
Flights from Philadelphia depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
You will land at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
Airlines with nonstop service on this route
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines are recorded with nonstop service between these airports in our reference schedule data.
Route and airline facts are compiled from the OpenFlights route database (ODbL 1.0), a scheduled-service snapshot. Schedules change: the live search always shows current availability.
Direct vs connecting options
At 728 km this is a short-haul trip: frequent same-day options and, on the busiest pairs, departures every hour or better in peak season.
Low-cost carriers compete hard at this distance — compare totals with bags included, since baggage fees move the ranking.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Detroit?
Flight time is typically around 1.4 hours in the air.
What is the distance from Philadelphia to Detroit?
The great-circle distance is roughly 728 km (452 miles).
Are there direct flights from Philadelphia to Detroit?
Yes — American Airlines, Delta Air Lines fly this pair nonstop in the reference schedule data. Schedules change seasonally, so the live search confirms today's options.
Which airports can I use in Detroit?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Searching by city covers all of them at once.
How do I get the best price on this route?
Compare midweek dates, check nearby departure airports, and book international trips a few months ahead. The search above shows current fares from our booking partners.
How far in advance should I book flights from Philadelphia to Detroit?
short-haul fares like this move fast in both directions — booking one to three weeks ahead is the usual sweet spot, and same-day walk-up fares are the worst case. These are booking windows, not rules — fares change constantly, so compare dates in the search above and book when the total, bags included, is right.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Detroit?
The cheapest month depends on the demand calendar at Detroit — school holidays, the Christmas–New Year peak and major local events price highest, and shoulder-season months between them price lowest. Rather than trusting a generic answer, open the fare calendar on the search above: it shows real prices for every date this month and next, so the cheap windows are visible immediately.
What day of the week is cheapest to fly from Philadelphia to Detroit?
Midweek departures — Tuesday to Thursday — commonly price below Friday–Sunday on routes like Philadelphia → Detroit, because leisure demand concentrates at the weekend. The pattern is not guaranteed on every date, so compare a midweek date against your first-choice day in the search above before locking in.
How do I get from DTW airport to Detroit?
no rail — SMART buses + taxis ~30 min to downtown Detroit. The McNamara terminal is a mile long — the express tram inside saves the walk. FlyraGo’s Detroit airport transfer guide compares fixed-price cars, taxis and public transport for this airport.
Do I need a visa to fly from Philadelphia to Detroit?
It depends on your nationality, not on the route — two travellers on the same Philadelphia → Detroit flight can face completely different entry rules. Check the destination country’s official immigration site or your foreign-ministry travel advice for your passport, and do it before booking: some destinations require a visa obtained in advance, others issue visas or waivers on arrival.
How many bags can I take on flights from Philadelphia to Detroit?
Whatever the fare you buy includes — baggage is set by the carrier and fare class, not the route, and the carriers on this pair (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines) price bags very differently. Low-cost fares usually include cabin bags only and charge per checked bag; full-service fares typically include at least one. Compare totals with your bags added, because a dearer fare with bags included is often cheaper overall.