Detroit to Philadelphia (DTW–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–PHL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 452 miles in approximately 1h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 112 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, EI, QR | 51 | 319, CR9, ER4 | 1h40-1h56 | Oneworld | BA, EI, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 44 | 712, 717, CR9 | 1h34-1h39 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 4 | 320 | 1h38 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | 739 | 1h35 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→PHL | TOL→PHL | CLE→PHL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 49 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 192 | – | 77 |
| Flight time | 1h 33m | 1h 5m | 1h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 93% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · PHL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.
Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.
Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.
DTW–PHL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to PHL
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. With 192 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to PHL ranges from 1 hours 33 minutes to 1 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 452 miles (728 km). There are approximately 192 weekly flights outbound and 189 return, totaling 381 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
112 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toledo (TOL), Cleveland (CLE) and Kalamazoo (AZO).