Philadelphia to Detroit (PHL–YIP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Philadelphia to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 462 mi 1h 29m nonstop 24 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PHL and YIP, connecting options are available through 24 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to YIP.
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One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
SYR ~4h 9m MDW ~4h 15m IND ~4h 33m MKE ~4h 44m BOS ~4h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHL → YIP
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Return
YIP → PHL
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Detroit is 0 hours the same as Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · YIP: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
462 mi / 743 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 29m.
Getting to PHL

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.

Facts

PHL–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance462 mi / 743 km
Flight time1h 29m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to YIP flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Willow Run Airport take approximately 1h 29m. The route covers 462 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PHL to YIP.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SYR, MDW, IND, MKE, BOS, YUL, ORD, MSP, STL, BNA, DAL, OMA, PBI, BHM, RSW, PNS, AUS, HOU, BZN, SLC, SXM, OAK, SNA and SJC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YIP to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PHL to YIP

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Willow Run Airport (YIP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PHL to YIP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to YIP ranges from 1 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 462 miles (743 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SYR.