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Cheap flights from Detroit to Philadelphia from C$ 165

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — PHL
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Philadelphia are usually found in February or August, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 August 2026.

Tue 25/86:00 a.m.
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop6h 26m
Frontier
Tue 1/94:45 p.m.
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop8h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 28/7C$ 261
Sat 22/86:40 p.m.
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop12h 35m
Frontier
Tue 8/94:45 p.m.
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop8h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 28/7C$ 265
Mon 7/91:50 p.m.
DTW
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Tue 29/911:57 a.m.
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop11h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 30/7C$ 289
Thu 27/88:46 p.m.
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Thu 3/91:51 p.m.
PHL
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 30/7C$ 301
Mon 7/98:46 p.m.
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop10h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/911:59 a.m.
PHL
-
DTW
2 stops11h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7C$ 308
Thu 20/81:50 p.m.
DTW
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Thu 27/86:00 a.m.
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 1/8C$ 325
Mon 24/81:50 p.m.
DTW
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Mon 31/81:53 p.m.
PHL
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 27/7C$ 327

Find flight deals from Detroit to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Philadelphia (PHL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 1 August 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 261

One-way from

C$ 165

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 297

Good round-trip deal

C$ 1,077 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 288 or less
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  • 25/8-1/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 45m total
  • Detroit to Philadelphia
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  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 39m total
  • Detroit to Philadelphia
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/8

1:50 p.m.-3:29 p.m.

Nonstop1h 39m

Philadelphia

Mon 31/8

1:53 p.m.-3:42 p.m.

Nonstop1h 49m

C$ 327
Quickest round-trip

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/9

7:12 a.m.-8:48 a.m.

Nonstop1h 36m

Philadelphia

Sun 6/9

6:05 a.m.-7:43 a.m.

Nonstop1h 38m

C$ 419

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/10

7:10 a.m.-8:47 a.m.

Nonstop1h 37m

Philadelphia

Mon 5/10

8:04 p.m.-10:06 p.m.

Nonstop2h 02m

C$ 419

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/11

5:49 p.m.-7:28 p.m.

Nonstop1h 39m

Philadelphia

Sat 28/11

8:15 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

Nonstop1h 50m

C$ 447

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 30/10

2:45 p.m.-7:35 p.m.

1 stop4h 50m

Philadelphia

Mon 2/11

6:00 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

2 stops11h 15m

C$ 454

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/10

6:35 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

1 stop6h 40m

Philadelphia

Fri 2/10

3:20 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

2 stops7h 00m

C$ 454

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 22/10

2:45 p.m.-11:10 p.m.

2 stops8h 25m

Philadelphia

Sat 24/10

5:55 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

1 stop7h 20m

C$ 454

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/9

1:35 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

2 stops8h 45m

Philadelphia

Sun 6/9

12:25 p.m.-5:50 p.m.

1 stop5h 25m

C$ 454

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 22/9

6:25 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

2 stops9h 35m

Philadelphia

Thu 24/9

5:55 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops9h 15m

C$ 461

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 27/8

1:20 p.m.-5:55 p.m.

1 stop4h 35m

Philadelphia

Thu 3/9

12:45 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops8h 40m

C$ 461

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Philadelphia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Philadelphia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Philadelphia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Philadelphia (average of C$ 306). Flying from Detroit to Philadelphia in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 587). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 August 2026.

When flying from Detroit to Philadelphia, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 45% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Philadelphia

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Philadelphia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 1 August 2026.

The most flights from DTT to PHL are scheduled on a Friday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Philadelphia?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Detroit to Philadelphia flights typically cost between C$ 203 and C$ 419 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 261 on Frontier (25 Aug-1 Sep).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Philadelphia?

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit to Philadelphia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Philadelphia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    Booking a flight from Detroit All airports (DTT) to Philadelphia (PHL) is your only option if you wish to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia. On a typical day, there are 10 flights from All airports to Philadelphia, all of which are around 1h 39m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 2 airlines when you book a flight from All airports to Philadelphia.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    Airlines like Frontier fly from Detroit to Philadelphia in about 6h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 727 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Philadelphia round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier (C$ 47), and American Airlines (C$ 292) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to Philadelphia. Frontier is priced at 88% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Detroit to Philadelphia on time: Piedmont Airlines (90%), Alaska Airlines (80%), Aer Lingus (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit to Philadelphia? While on average our users pay C$ 1,754, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 111. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Philadelphia), is priced around C$ 308.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Philadelphia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Philadelphia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Philadelphia (average of C$ 306). Flying from Detroit to Philadelphia in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 587). 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Detroit to Philadelphia

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapestC$ 47AverageC$ 222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 292AverageC$ 468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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