Phoenix to Detroit (PHX–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 3h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KL, VS, WS | 29 | 320, 321, 32Q, 752, 757 | 3h42-3h52 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KL, VS, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 26 | 738 | 3h51-3h59 | Oneworld | AS | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | 32Q | 4h | – | Y4 | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Detroit from Phoenix
| Metric | PHX→DTW | TUS→DTW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHX | – | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 104 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 48m | 3h 32m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – |
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 Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 104 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHX to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHX to DTW is about 3 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,668 miles (2,683 km). There are approximately 104 weekly flights outbound and 86 return, totaling 190 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Kansas City and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tucson (TUS).