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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia from C$ 159

DTW — PHL
9 Oct — 16 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Philadelphia

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Philadelphia

Fri 16/107:22 p.m. -
1 stop11h 59m
Fri 23/105:22 p.m. -
1 stop7h 17m
Deal found 6/9C$ 266
Tue 29/97:00 a.m. -
1 stop11h 14m
Mon 5/105:15 a.m. -
1 stop30h 20m
Deal found 6/9C$ 277
Wed 30/97:00 a.m. -
1 stop11h 14m
Mon 5/105:45 p.m. -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 6/9C$ 281
Fri 25/94:23 p.m. -
1 stop7h 19m
Tue 29/95:32 p.m. -
1 stop7h 10m
Deal found 7/9C$ 294
Sat 3/101:31 p.m. -
1 stop6h 24m
Mon 5/103:30 p.m. -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 6/9C$ 301
Fri 11/127:00 a.m. -
1 stop6h 15m
Mon 14/127:00 a.m. -
1 stop6h 43m
Deal found 9/9C$ 324
Thu 1/104:23 p.m. -
1 stop7h 19m
Mon 5/103:30 p.m. -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 6/9C$ 334
Fri 2/104:23 p.m. -
1 stop7h 19m
Mon 5/103:30 p.m. -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 6/9C$ 335

Find flight deals from Detroit to Philadelphia

Round-trip from

C$ 266

One-way from

C$ 159

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 412

Good round-trip deal

C$ 234 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 248 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 16/10-23/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 16m total
  • Detroit to Philadelphia
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 6/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 44m total
  • Detroit to Philadelphia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PHL Philadelphia

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 25/10

6:41 p.m.-12:38 a.m.

1 stop29h 57m

Philadelphia

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 211

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PHL Philadelphia

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 25/10

7:20 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

Philadelphia

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 247

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PHL Philadelphia

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/11

12:45 p.m.-6:25 p.m.

1 stop5h 40m

Philadelphia

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 248

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PHL Philadelphia

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 23/11

6:50 a.m.-4:40 p.m.

2 stops9h 50m

Philadelphia

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 255

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PHL Philadelphia

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/3

8:15 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

1 stop7h 35m

Philadelphia

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 255

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PHL Philadelphia

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/10

7:20 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

Philadelphia

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 259

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PHL Philadelphia

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/10

7:20 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

Philadelphia

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 259
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DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PHL Philadelphia

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/10

3:05 p.m.-4:44 p.m.

Nonstop1h 39m

Philadelphia

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 259

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PHL Philadelphia

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/12

7:06 a.m.-8:49 a.m.

Nonstop1h 43m

Philadelphia

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 261

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PHL Philadelphia

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/12

7:06 a.m.-8:49 a.m.

Nonstop1h 43m

Philadelphia

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 261

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia

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

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia is 68 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia (average of C$ 273). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 583). 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 DTW to PHL?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 71% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia flights typically cost between C$ 336 and C$ 506 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 266 on Frontier (16 Oct-23 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia, such as American Airlines and Frontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
12,046 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.1
Good
12,046 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
12,046 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,611 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
12,046 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

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

    Booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Philadelphia (PHL) is your only option if you wish to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia. On a typical day, there are 13 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Philadelphia, all of which are around 1h 34m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 2 airlines when you book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Philadelphia.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia?

    For as low as C$ 385, Delta can have you in Philadelphia from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 1h 37m. The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Philadelphia is about 727 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier (C$ 138), and American Airlines (C$ 287) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia. Users have found that Frontier is 67% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia?

    Consider Piedmont Airlines (90%), KLM (74%) or Air France (71%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 165. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Philadelphia) can be booked for C$ 287 on average, our data indicates C$ 1,372 when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia (average of C$ 273). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 583). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapestC$ 138AverageC$ 273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 287AverageC$ 460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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