Phoenix to Detroit (PHX–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHX–DTW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,668 miles in approximately 2h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 98 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS, WS | 49 | 321, 753, 757 | 3h37-3h44 | SkyTeam | AF, VS, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 21 | 738, B38M | 3h38-3h59 | Oneworld | AS | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 14 | 32N | 3h23-3h34 | – | Y4 | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | 7M8 | 3h40 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Detroit from Phoenix
| Metric | PHX→DTW | TUS→DTW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHX | – | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 134 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 42m | 3h 12m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 9:00 PM in Detroit.
Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.
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.
PHX–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHX to DTW
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 134 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHX to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHX to DTW ranges from 2 hours 42 minutes to 3 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,668 miles (2,683 km). There are approximately 134 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 218 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
98 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tucson (TUS).