Detroit to Phoenix (YIP–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Detroit to Phoenix
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,659 mi 3h 46m nonstop -3h behind 47 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between YIP and PHX, connecting options are available through 47 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YIP to PHX.
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One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
213
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Other ways to reach Phoenix from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Metric YIP→PHX DTW→PHX TOL→PHX
Distance from YIP 9 mi 47 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 9 1
Weekly flights 0 84
Flight time 3h 46m 4h 15m 3h 36m
Airports within 200 miles of YIP with service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Phoenix is 3 hours behind Detroit.
YIP: EDT · PHX: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 3:00 PM in Phoenix.
Distance & Flight Time
1,659 mi / 2,670 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 46m.
Getting from PHX

PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.

Phoenix Climate

Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.

Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.

YIP–PHX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Phoenix route.
Route details
Distance1,659 mi / 2,670 km
Flight time3h 46m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: YIP
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
Destination: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIP to PHX flights.
Nonstop flights from Willow Run Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport take approximately 3h 46m. The route covers 1,659 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LRD, GRR, PTK, DSM, OMA, APA, MCI, MKE, ATW, MDW, TUL, MSP, IND, CMH, RNO, ELP, CVG, SDF, CLE, DAL, LAS, PIT, BHM, CLT, SNA, MEM, HHH, AUS, YYZ, CHO, MTY, IAD, SJC, RDU, BWI, OPF, PHL, TPA, JAX, OAK, DFW, BOS, FLL, SFO, RSW, MIA and BDL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Phoenix is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from PHX to YIP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTW, TOL and CLE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 YIP to PHX

Willow Run Airport (YIP) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YIP to PHX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIP to PHX ranges from 3 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,659 miles (2,670 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LRD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Toledo (TOL) and Cleveland (CLE).