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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Philadelphia to Detroit, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Philadelphia to Detroit, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Philadelphia to Detroit (PHL-DTW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Detroit that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to Detroit

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Philadelphia to Detroit.
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American Airlines Logo
PHL-DTW
1h 44mdirect
American Airlines Logo
DTW-PHL
1h 37mdirect
American Airlines
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KLM Logo
PHL-DTW
1h 52mdirect
KLM Logo
DTW-PHL
1h 39mdirect
Qatar Airways Logo
PHL-DTW
1h 56mdirect
Qatar Airways Logo
DTW-PHL
1h 33mdirect
Qatar Airways
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Aer Lingus Logo
PHL-DTW
1h 47mdirect
Aer Lingus Logo
DTW-PHL
1h 33mdirect
Aer Lingus
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Air France Logo
PHL-DTW
1h 52mdirect
Air France Logo
DTW-PHL
1h 39mdirect
Air France
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Delta Logo
PHL-DTW
1h 41mdirect
Delta Logo
DTW-PHL
1h 36mdirect
Aeromexico Logo
PHL-DTW
1h 43mdirect
Aeromexico Logo
DTW-PHL
1h 35mdirect
Aeromexico
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Alaska Airlines Logo
PHL-DTW
1h 44mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
DTW-PHL
1h 39mdirect
Alaska Airlines
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Frontier Logo
PHL-DTW
1h 51mdirect
Frontier Logo
DTW-PHL
1h 38mdirect
Frontier
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Korean Air Logo
PHL-DTW
1h 42mdirect
Korean Air Logo
DTW-PHL
1h 39mdirect
Korean Air
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WestJet Logo
PHL-DTW
1h 47mdirect
WestJet Logo
DTW-PHL
1h 34mdirect
WestJet
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Spirit Airlines Logo
PHL-DTW
1h 48mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
DTW-PHL
1h 30mdirect
Spirit Airlines
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Virgin Atlantic Logo
PHL-DTW
1h 52mdirect
Virgin Atlantic Logo
DTW-PHL
1h 39mdirect
Virgin Atlantic
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British Airways Logo
PHL-DTW
1h 52mdirect
British Airways Logo
DTW-PHL
1h 39mdirect
British Airways
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Expert advice for your flight from Philadelphia to Detroit

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's Premium Bundle includes priority boarding and extra legroom seats for a small fee.


Frontier's Economy Bundle offers a carry-on bag and seat selection without change fees.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus seats offer up to 8 cm extra legroom for added comfort.


Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, including messaging services.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
WestJet

WestJet's Premium seats offer 5-18 cm extra legroom and priority boarding on narrowbody aircraft.


WestJet's EconoFlex fare includes a checked bag, seat selection, and free changes.

Read more about WestJetby Stefanie Waldek
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 51 cm width and 28 cm extra legroom for added comfort.


Spirit's Go Big fare includes Wi-Fi, priority check-in, and Big Front Seat access.

Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier, Delta and WestJet

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Joe Cortez

Expert on Spirit Airlines

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Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Detroit flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to Detroit to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Detroit?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Detroit on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Philadelphia to Detroit. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is September, where tickets cost C$ 201 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 449 and C$ 399 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 70% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% lower on average.

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Philadelphia to Detroit flights

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Philadelphia to Detroit?

    Delta, American Airlines, Finnair, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Detroit flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to Detroit?

    The Boeing 717-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Detroit flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Detroit?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Philadelphia and Detroit, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Philadelphia to Detroit?

    There are direct flights from Philadelphia to Detroit on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to Detroit?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Philadelphia to Detroit.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Philadelphia to Detroit?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from Philadelphia is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Philadelphia to Detroit?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Detroit with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Philadelphia to Detroit?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Detroit from Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 192 or less one-way and C$ 123 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Philadelphia to Detroit?

Find which airlines fly direct from Philadelphia Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Aeromexico,Air France,Alaska Airlines, +10 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +11 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Air France,Alaska Airlines, +9 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +10 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Air France,Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +9 more

Thursday

Aeromexico,Air France,Alaska Airlines, +10 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +11 more

Friday

Aeromexico,Air France,Alaska Airlines, +9 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +10 more

Saturday

Aeromexico,Air France,Alaska Airlines, +10 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +11 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico,Air France, +11 more

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +12 more

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Direct returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Philadelphia

Monday

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico,Air France, +10 more

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +11 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico,Air France, +10 more

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +11 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico,Air France, +9 more

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +10 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico,Air France, +11 more

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +12 more

Friday

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico,Air France, +10 more

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +11 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico,Air France, +10 more

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +11 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico,Air France, +11 more

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +12 more

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