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Philadelphia.$118 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 23, returning Tue, Jul 1.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, Jun 23, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Philadelphia International on Tue, Jul 1, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $118, select.
Philadelphia.$118 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 1, returning Tue, Jul 8.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, Jul 1, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Philadelphia International on Tue, Jul 8, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $118, select.
Philadelphia.$118 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 11, returning Sun, Sep 21.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, Sep 11, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Philadelphia International on Sun, Sep 21, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $118, select.
Philadelphia.$118 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 1, returning Tue, Oct 21.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, Oct 1, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Philadelphia International on Tue, Oct 21, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $118, select.
Philadelphia.$118 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 11, returning Wed, Oct 1.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, Sep 11, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Philadelphia International on Wed, Oct 1, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $118, select.
Philadelphia.$118 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jul 28, returning Sat, Aug 16.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, Jul 28, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Philadelphia International on Sat, Aug 16, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $118, select.
Philadelphia.$118 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 3, returning Wed, Aug 20.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, Aug 3, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Philadelphia International on Wed, Aug 20, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $118, select.
Philadelphia.$118 per passenger.Departing Sun, Oct 19, returning Sun, Nov 2.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, Oct 19, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Philadelphia International on Sun, Nov 2, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $118, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Philadelphia International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Detroit Wayne County to Philadelphia International flights are currently cheapest in June.
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Direct flights from Detroit Wayne County to Philadelphia International

Detroit Wayne County to Philadelphia International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Detroit Wayne County to Philadelphia below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Philadelphia International.

Detroit to Philadelphia: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$118
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 42 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week386

Finding cheap flights from Detroit Wayne County to Philadelphia International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Detroit Wayne County to Philadelphia International is $118. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 42 minutes is the average flight time from Detroit Wayne County to Philadelphia International.
American Airlines, WestJet and Delta fly direct from Detroit Wayne County to Philadelphia International.
There are 386 flights per week flying from Detroit Wayne County to Philadelphia International, as of June 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Philadelphia International is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Philadelphia International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Philadelphia is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Spirit Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Philadelphia International.

Traveling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • Philadelphia's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Detroit.

  • You can choose from 89 weekly Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flights. The 05:40 departure with American Airlines is the earliest available. Frontier Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:11.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your DTW to PHL flight.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • With direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Philadelphia (and then other parts of United States) is easy. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:

  • The majority of travelers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.

  • Spirit Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for DTW to PHL flights, with 85.71% of services landing as scheduled.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between DTW and PHL:

    • Pittsburgh International Airport

    • Greater Rochester International Airport

    • Washington Dulles International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

  • Right now, $59 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $118. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.

  • To get cheap tickets from DTW to PHL, reserve your trip six months before your departure.

  • Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.

  • You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from DTW to PHL.

  • Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

  • DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.

  • 75.1% of flights that take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 32 kilometers from central Detroit. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.

  • Catching an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to DTW:

Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia

  • The street address for PHL is Industrial Highway and Island Road.

  • Philadelphia International Airport is roughly 19 kilometers from the center of Philadelphia. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.

  • Getting to the center by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.

When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Philadelphia based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Search for cheap tickets from DTW to PHL in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • Philadelphia has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometers north-east of Philadelphia, a visit to New York will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.

  • Around 434 kilometers north-east of Philadelphia, Boston is another favorite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.

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