Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Philadelphia and Detroit are in the same timezone, UTC-4.
Choose from 89 weekly Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight you can take. Spirit Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:10.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your PHL to DTW flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You can fly nonstop to Detroit, United States. Prepare for takeoff with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is American Airlines.
With a dependable 83.52% of services arriving as scheduled, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier for PHL to DTW flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between PHL and DTW:
Ronald Reagan National Airport
Greater Rochester International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
At the moment, R 738 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,712. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from PHL to DTW, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from PHL to DTW.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL's address is Industrial Highway and Island Road.
78.93% of flights that depart Philadelphia International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Philadelphia to Philadelphia International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to PHL? If you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Consider staying in a hotel close to DTW if you're on a late Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car and discover Detroit and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Detroit in February.
Book your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for July if you'd like to explore Detroit during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PHL to DTW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Detroit. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in United States, head for Columbus, about 257 kilometres south of Detroit. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are highlights.
