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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia from C$ 76

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — PHL
13 Mar — 20 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Philadelphia are usually found in September or May, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 8 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 214

One-way from

C$ 76

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 370

Good round-trip deal

C$ 373 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 97 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 2/7-4/7
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 17m total
  • Detroit to Philadelphia
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Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 5/6
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 36m total
  • Detroit 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 8 March 2025.

Wed 2/73:34 p.m.DTW - PHL
Nonstop1h 36mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/77:22 a.m.PHL - DTW
Nonstop1h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/3C$ 214
Wed 2/710:05 a.m.DTW - PHL
1 stop5h 13mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/77:22 a.m.PHL - DTW
Nonstop1h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3C$ 244
Wed 2/71:00 p.m.DTW - PHL
1 stop11h 45mFrontier
Fri 4/75:51 a.m.PHL - DTW
1 stop8h 50mFrontier
Deal found 7/3C$ 290
Wed 30/47:15 a.m.DTW - PHL
Nonstop1h 36mDelta
Wed 14/51:00 p.m.PHL - DTW
Nonstop1h 42mDelta
Deal found 7/3C$ 354
Wed 2/41:00 p.m.DTW - PHL
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Wed 16/412:15 p.m.PHL - DTW
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3C$ 398
Wed 19/312:45 p.m.DTW - PHL
1 stop4h 39mJetBlue
Mon 24/36:00 a.m.PHL - DTW
1 stop5h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 6/3C$ 456
Sat 8/36:00 a.m.DTW - PHL
1 stop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 15/36:30 a.m.PHL - DTW
1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3C$ 543

Find flights from Detroit to Philadelphia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Philadelphia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 8 March 2025.

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Detroit

Fly to

Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/7

3:34 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

Nonstop1h 36m

Philadelphia

Fri 4/7

7:22 a.m.-9:03 a.m.

Nonstop1h 41m

C$ 214

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/7

10:05 a.m.-3:18 p.m.

1 stop5h 13m

Philadelphia

Fri 4/7

7:22 a.m.-9:03 a.m.

Nonstop1h 41m

C$ 244

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/7

1:00 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

1 stop11h 45m

Philadelphia

Fri 4/7

5:51 a.m.-2:41 p.m.

1 stop8h 50m

C$ 290

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 30/4

7:15 a.m.-8:51 a.m.

Nonstop1h 36m

Philadelphia

Sat 3/5

6:00 a.m.-7:47 a.m.

Nonstop1h 47m

C$ 354

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/4

1:00 p.m.-10:35 p.m.

1 stop9h 35m

Philadelphia

Wed 16/4

12:15 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

2 stops10h 25m

C$ 398

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 19/3

12:45 p.m.-5:24 p.m.

1 stop4h 39m

Philadelphia

Mon 24/3

6:00 a.m.-11:59 a.m.

1 stop5h 59m

C$ 456

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/4

5:40 a.m.-9:50 a.m.

1 stop4h 10m

Philadelphia

Tue 22/4

6:15 a.m.-10:12 a.m.

1 stop3h 57m

C$ 529

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/4

5:10 p.m.-6:00 a.m.

1 stop12h 50m

Philadelphia

Fri 11/4

8:55 a.m.-11:27 p.m.

2 stops14h 32m

C$ 9,677

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/6

3:34 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

Nonstop1h 36m

C$ 76

DetroitPhiladelphia

DTW - PHL

DTWPHL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/6

4:21 p.m.-9:24 p.m.

1 stop5h 03m

C$ 143

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to Philadelphia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 28 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia is 75 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$ 388). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 450). 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 8 March 2025.

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 in the evening could potentially save you up to 85% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on 2 March 2025.

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

Rainfall in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 8 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,716 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,649 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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.

  • 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 14 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Philadelphia, all of which are around 1h 36m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Philadelphia.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (C$ 214), Frontier (C$ 290), and Delta (C$ 354) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 8% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 76 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from C$ 143 and Delta from C$ 178 one-way.

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

    Consider Spirit Airlines (94%), China Eastern (93%) or Virgin Atlantic (92%) 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$ 67. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Philadelphia) can be booked for C$ 272 on average our data indicates C$ 324 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$ 388). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 450). 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 4 airlines flying from Detroit to Philadelphia

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FrontierCheapestC$ 56AverageC$ 116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 61AverageC$ 129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 120AverageC$ 271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 142AverageC$ 257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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