Cheap flights from Detroit to Philadelphia from C$ 70

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — PHL
21 Aug — 28 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Philadelphia are usually found in October or December, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 16 August 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 150

One-way from

C$ 70

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 244

Good round-trip deal

C$ 1,047 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 696 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 9/10-12/10
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 21m total
  • Detroit to Philadelphia
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 5/9
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 44m total
  • Detroit to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (C$ 103 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to Philadelphia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Philadelphia.

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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 16 August 2025.

Thu 9/109:51 p.m.DTW - PHL
Nonstop1h 34mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/106:35 a.m.PHL - DTW
Nonstop1h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/8C$ 150
Thu 9/101:24 p.m.DTW - PHL
1 stop11h 49mFrontier
Sun 12/106:15 a.m.PHL - DTW
1 stop6h 19mFrontier
Deal found 15/8C$ 211
Sat 27/99:15 a.m.DTW - PHL
2 stops11h 50mSouthwest
Tue 30/910:30 a.m.PHL - DTW
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 14/8C$ 271
Sat 1/113:30 p.m.DTW - PHL
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Sat 8/115:55 a.m.PHL - DTW
2 stops10h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 13/8C$ 279
Fri 31/101:55 p.m.DTW - PHL
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Sat 8/115:55 a.m.PHL - DTW
2 stops10h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 13/8C$ 294
Sat 15/114:40 p.m.DTW - PHL
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Sun 16/117:40 a.m.PHL - DTW
2 stops12h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 14/8C$ 302
Wed 12/1111:34 a.m.DTW - PHL
1 stop4h 23mJetBlue
Wed 19/116:00 a.m.PHL - DTW
1 stop4h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 15/8C$ 313

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Philadelphia that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/10

9:51 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

Nonstop1h 34m

Philadelphia

Sun 12/10

6:35 a.m.-8:22 a.m.

Nonstop1h 47m

C$ 150

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/10

1:24 p.m.-1:13 a.m.

1 stop11h 49m

Philadelphia

Sun 12/10

6:15 a.m.-12:34 p.m.

1 stop6h 19m

C$ 211

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 27/9

9:15 a.m.-9:05 p.m.

2 stops11h 50m

Philadelphia

Tue 30/9

10:30 a.m.-7:55 p.m.

2 stops9h 25m

C$ 271

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/11

3:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

1 stop5h 00m

Philadelphia

Sat 8/11

5:55 a.m.-4:05 p.m.

2 stops10h 10m

C$ 279

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 31/10

1:55 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop6h 20m

Philadelphia

Sat 8/11

5:55 a.m.-4:05 p.m.

2 stops10h 10m

C$ 294

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/9

8:45 p.m.-10:29 p.m.

Nonstop1h 44m

C$ 70

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/9

1:36 p.m.-9:11 p.m.

1 stop7h 35m

C$ 99

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 28/9

3:42 p.m.-12:57 a.m.

1 stop9h 15m

C$ 113

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/11

7:00 a.m.-3:05 p.m.

2 stops8h 05m

C$ 128

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

7:00 a.m.-3:05 p.m.

2 stops8h 05m

C$ 128

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

Booking 85 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Philadelphia (average of C$ 388). Flying from Detroit to Philadelphia in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 418). 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 16 August 2025.

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 70% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on 10 August 2025.

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

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 16 August 2025.

The most flights from DTT to PHL are scheduled on a Friday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Philadelphia. Reviews last updated 16 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines and Frontier 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.

Crew

7.0

Comfort

5.9

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.3

Entertainment

5.0

Food

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

Crew

7.0

Comfort

5.9

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.3

Entertainment

5.0

Food

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

Crew

7.0

Comfort

5.9

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.3

Entertainment

5.0

Food

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

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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 24 flights from All airports to Philadelphia, all of which are around 1h 41m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 2 airlines when you book a flight from All airports to Philadelphia.

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    According to our current data, Frontier (C$ 52), and Spirit Airlines (C$ 70) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to Philadelphia. Frontier is priced at 82% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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  • 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$ 871, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 143. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Philadelphia), is priced around C$ 352.

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  • 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$ 388). Flying from Detroit to Philadelphia in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 418). 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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