How long is the flight from Detroit to Philadelphia?

Airlines like JetBlue, Southwest, and Delta fly from Detroit to Philadelphia in about 1h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 727 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia round-trip?

According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (C$ 74), offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to Philadelphia. Spirit Airlines is priced at 79% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 69.0 - 112.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 69.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

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$ 1,674, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 471. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Philadelphia), is priced around C$ 228.

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 (88%), Republic Airways (88%), Qatar Airways (81%).

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 23 flights from All airports to Philadelphia, all of which are around 1h 33m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from All airports to Philadelphia.

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

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Detroit to Philadelphia flights typically cost between C$ 410 and C$ 639 in April. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 228 on Spirit Airlines (17 Apr-20 Apr).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Philadelphia are usually found in February or August, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Fri 17/412:45 p.m.

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PHL

Nonstop1h 33m

Spirit Airlines

Mon 20/410:01 a.m.

PHL

DTW

Nonstop1h 39m

Spirit Airlines

Deal found 14/3C$ 228

Fri 8/52:40 p.m.

DTW

PHL

1 stop7h 34m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 11/510:01 a.m.

PHL

DTW

Nonstop1h 39m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/3C$ 237

Fri 17/43:57 p.m.

DTW

PHL

1 stop7h 02m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 20/410:01 a.m.

PHL

DTW

Nonstop1h 39m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/3C$ 239

Fri 8/52:40 p.m.

DTW

PHL

1 stop7h 34m

Frontier

Mon 11/56:10 a.m.

PHL

DTW

1 stop7h 44m

Frontier

Deal found 15/3C$ 246

Sat 25/45:09 p.m.

DTW

PHL

1 stop7h 45m

Frontier

Mon 27/45:30 a.m.

PHL

DTW

1 stop8h 05m

Frontier

Deal found 12/3C$ 247

Sat 9/53:37 p.m.

DTW

PHL

1 stop6h 03m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 11/510:01 a.m.

PHL

DTW

Nonstop1h 39m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/3C$ 254

Sat 25/45:09 p.m.

DTW

PHL

1 stop7h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 27/410:01 a.m.

PHL

DTW

Nonstop1h 39m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3C$ 262

Fri 17/43:57 p.m.

DTW

PHL

1 stop7h 02m

Frontier

Mon 20/49:17 a.m.

PHL

DTW

1 stop8h 28m

Frontier

Deal found 14/3C$ 274

Tue 7/41:00 p.m.

DTW

PHL

1 stop4h 35m

JetBlue

Wed 8/46:00 a.m.

PHL

DTW

1 stop6h 05m

JetBlue

Deal found 14/3C$ 276

Sat 9/57:55 a.m.

DTW

PHL

1 stop21h 42m

Frontier

Mon 11/56:10 a.m.

PHL

DTW

1 stop7h 44m

Frontier

Deal found 15/3C$ 281

Fri 8/512:45 p.m.

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PHL

Nonstop1h 33m

Spirit Airlines

Mon 11/510:01 a.m.

PHL

DTW

Nonstop1h 39m

Spirit Airlines

Deal found 15/3C$ 284

Sat 4/412:57 p.m.

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PHL

1 stop4h 38m

JetBlue

Thu 9/46:00 a.m.

PHL

DTW

1 stop6h 05m

JetBlue

Deal found 14/3C$ 292

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Round-trip from	C$ 228
One-way from	C$ 102
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	February
Average price	C$ 479
Good round-trip deal	C$ 1,453 or less
Good one-way deal	C$ 640 or less

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/4

1:00 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

1 stop4h 35m

Philadelphia

Sat 11/4

6:00 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop6h 05m

C$ 276

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DTW - PHL

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/4

12:57 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

1 stop4h 38m

Philadelphia

Thu 9/4

6:00 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop6h 05m

C$ 292

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 25/6

2:46 p.m.-7:49 p.m.

1 stop5h 03m

Philadelphia

Sun 28/6

9:12 a.m.-1:51 p.m.

1 stop4h 39m

C$ 350

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/6

1:25 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

2 stops8h 55m

Philadelphia

Wed 10/6

5:05 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

1 stop5h 05m

C$ 431

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DTW - PHL

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/5

10:15 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Philadelphia

Tue 12/5

12:36 p.m.-2:15 p.m.

Nonstop1h 39m

C$ 443

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 25/4

9:15 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Philadelphia

Mon 27/4

8:05 p.m.-9:56 p.m.

Nonstop1h 51m

C$ 443

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/5

8:40 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

2 stops8h 05m

Philadelphia

Wed 13/5

2:00 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

2 stops7h 15m

C$ 472

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 13/5

1:40 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

2 stops8h 20m

Philadelphia

Sat 16/5

7:45 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

2 stops13h 45m

C$ 480

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/6

1:25 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

2 stops9h 40m

Philadelphia

Mon 8/6

6:05 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

1 stop6h 20m

C$ 491

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 29/5

7:20 a.m.-8:55 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Philadelphia

Sun 31/5

6:12 a.m.-7:55 a.m.

Nonstop1h 43m

C$ 493

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

Booking 69 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.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Philadelphia (average of C$ 67). Flying from Detroit to Philadelphia in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 110). 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?

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 in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 85% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Philadelphia

The most flights from DTT to PHL are scheduled on a Sunday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

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

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines from Detroit to Philadelphia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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10.0

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Anonymous,Jan 2026

IAH - BWI

Everything was alright didn't get any snacks cause it was an short flight. The workers were very nice and respectful

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,521 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

IAH - BWI

Everything was alright didn't get any snacks cause it was an short flight. The workers were very nice and respectful

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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 23 flights from All airports to Philadelphia, all of which are around 1h 33m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from All airports to Philadelphia.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Philadelphia?
Airlines like JetBlue, Southwest, and Delta fly from Detroit to Philadelphia in about 1h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 727 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia round-trip?
According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (C$ 74), offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to Philadelphia. Spirit Airlines is priced at 79% 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 (88%), Republic Airways (88%), Qatar Airways (81%).
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$ 1,674, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 471. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Philadelphia), is priced around C$ 228.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Philadelphia (average of C$ 67). Flying from Detroit to Philadelphia in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 110). 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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