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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia from C$ 145

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — PHL
11 Jul — 18 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Philadelphia are usually found in January or August, booked 57 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 11 June 2026.

Wed 8/76:10 a.m.
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop16h 18m
Frontier
Wed 15/74:30 p.m.
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop8h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 10/6C$ 301
Tue 18/812:55 p.m.
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Tue 25/87:15 a.m.
PHL
-
DTW
2 stops7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 10/6C$ 302
Tue 18/82:02 p.m.
DTW
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 33m
Frontier
Thu 27/84:35 p.m.
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 11/6C$ 307
Wed 18/117:30 a.m.
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop8h 14m
Delta
Mon 23/115:30 a.m.
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop13h 18m
Delta
Deal found 8/6C$ 314
Tue 8/96:00 a.m.
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Tue 15/96:25 a.m.
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 9/6C$ 315
Thu 1/104:00 p.m.
DTW
-
PHL
1 stop8h 56m
Delta
Sun 11/106:35 a.m.
PHL
-
DTW
1 stop10h 34m
Delta
Deal found 8/6C$ 316
Tue 28/71:50 p.m.
DTW
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Fri 31/76:26 a.m.
PHL
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 7/6C$ 325

Find flight deals from Detroit to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 11 June 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 301

One-way from

C$ 145

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 503

Good round-trip deal

C$ 341 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 855 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 8/7-15/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 28m total
  • Detroit to Philadelphia
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  • Frontier
  • 18/8
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 33m total
  • Detroit to Philadelphia
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/11

7:00 a.m.-8:41 a.m.

Nonstop1h 41m

Philadelphia

Sun 22/11

6:00 a.m.-7:54 a.m.

Nonstop1h 54m

C$ 417

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/10

8:30 a.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops9h 05m

Philadelphia

Tue 20/10

6:00 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

2 stops9h 40m

C$ 426

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/12

6:50 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

1 stop7h 10m

Philadelphia

Mon 7/12

2:50 p.m.-8:50 p.m.

1 stop6h 00m

C$ 439

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/10

8:30 a.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops9h 05m

Philadelphia

Sat 3/10

12:15 p.m.-7:50 p.m.

2 stops7h 35m

C$ 454

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/7

8:55 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

1 stop7h 15m

Philadelphia

Tue 14/7

12:55 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

2 stops9h 20m

C$ 485

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/7

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

2 stops9h 00m

Philadelphia

Wed 15/7

1:50 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

2 stops8h 25m

C$ 492

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/7

1:25 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

2 stops10h 25m

Philadelphia

Tue 7/7

1:50 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

2 stops8h 25m

C$ 500
Quickest round-trip

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/7

7:05 a.m.-8:44 a.m.

Nonstop1h 39m

Philadelphia

Sun 5/7

6:10 a.m.-7:50 a.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 520

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/11

1:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop5h 15m

Philadelphia

Sun 22/11

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

2 stops13h 55m

C$ 534

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/7

10:15 a.m.-11:54 a.m.

Nonstop1h 39m

Philadelphia

Sun 5/7

6:10 a.m.-7:50 a.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 556

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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 56 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$ 276). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 549). 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?

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 11 June 2026.

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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 55% on airfare.

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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.

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

    For as low as C$ 362, Southwest can have you in Philadelphia from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 5h 20m. The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Philadelphia is about 727 km.

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

    Consider Aer Lingus (88%), Aeromexico (85%) or PSA Airlines (84%) 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$ 172. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Philadelphia) can be booked for C$ 322 on average, our data indicates C$ 1,472 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$ 276). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 549). 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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