Philadelphia to Detroit (PHL–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHL–DTW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 452 miles in approximately 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 126 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 46 | 712, 717, CR9 | 1h41-2h05 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA | 44 | 319, CR9, ER4 | 1h44-2h02 | Oneworld | AS, BA | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 6 | 320, 321 | 1h39 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 3 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Detroit from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→DTW | ABE→DTW | EWR→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 55 mi | 80 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| Weekly flights | 193 | – | 216 |
| Flight time | 1h 39m | 1h 19m | 1h 54m |
| Departure OTP | 77% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.
Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.
PHL–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to DTW
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines. With 193 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to DTW ranges from 1 hours 39 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 452 miles (728 km). There are approximately 193 weekly flights outbound and 195 return, totaling 388 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
126 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 Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE), Newark (EWR) and Harrisburg (MDT).