Journey information
Overview: Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI flight
Flights from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI depart on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $62 (€51) if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:47. The fastest flight covers the 441 miles (711 km) distance in 1h 40m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 441 miles (711 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€51) |
Flights per day 27 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 40m |
Cheapest month to travel March |
First flight 05:00 |
Last flight 22:47 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI
Cheapest price
$126
Average price
$713
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Flights per day
58
Distance
711 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI will cost around $713 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $126.
Of the 58 flights that leave Philadelphia, PA for Detroit, MI onMon, Dec 01, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 01 the direct flights cover the 711 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .
On Mon, Dec 01 the longest flights will take 3 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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UA4611 · UA6246Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €66, and a train costs an average of €128.
Distance: 441 miles (711 km)
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Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI flight times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI flights for today, Sunday, November 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA489 · UA685 | 2:45 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 13h57 | 4:42 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA489 · UA2035 | 2:45 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 12h32 | 3:17 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3494 · UA4024 | 3:34 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 13h25 | 4:59 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3494 · UA4187 · UA3586 | 3:34 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 8h32 | 12:06 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3494 · UA6246 | 3:34 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 8h19 | 11:53 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3494 · UA4187 · UA3437 | 3:34 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h32 | 11:06 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1789 · AA3311 | 3:46 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h55 | 9:41 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2558 · AA1860 | 4:15 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h31 | 11:46 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2456+ AA6246 | 5:13 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h48 | 11:01 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2456+ AA4774 | 5:13 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 6h30 | 11:43 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1801 · UA1824 | 5:40 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 10h05 | 3:45 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2197 · UA685 | 5:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 10h55 | 4:42 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1714 · AA1297 | 6:35 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h17 | 11:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5122 | 6:35 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1h51 | 8:26 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1452+ AA4966 | 7:10 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h36 | 2:46 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1452+ AA4774 | 7:10 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h33 | 11:43 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5437 · AA5075 | 7:57 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h06 | 12:03 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5437 · AA5384 | 7:57 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h19 | 3:16 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4611 · UA368 · UA3658 | 8:00 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 8h38 | 4:38 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4611 · UA6246 | 8:00 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 3h53 | 11:53 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4611 · UA4024 | 8:00 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 8h59 | 4:59 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1597 · AA2559 | 8:36 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 6h54 | 3:30 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1943 · UA2035 | 8:48 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 30h29 | 3:17 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1943 · UA245 | 8:48 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 23h10 | 7:58 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1181+ AA4927 | 9:04 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h48 | 4:52 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1181+ AA4966 | 9:04 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h42 | 2:46 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
NK1403 | 9:12 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1h48 | 11:00 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA457 · UA3667 | 10:07 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 6h28 | 4:35 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA457 · UA1824 | 10:07 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h38 | 3:45 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1427 · AA2371 | 10:49 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 6h36 | 5:25 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1427 · AA2559 | 10:49 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h41 | 3:30 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2474 · UA6365 | 10:58 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 19h41 | 6:39 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2474 · UA685 | 10:58 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 29h44 | 4:42 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2474 · UA6120 | 10:58 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 22h01 | 8:59 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2665 · UA6120 | 11:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 21h28 | 8:59 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2665 · UA6365 | 11:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 19h08 | 6:39 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2665 · UA3667 | 11:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h04 | 4:35 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2841 · AA2371 | 11:45 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h40 | 5:25 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3177+ AA6373 | 11:49 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h32 | 7:21 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3177+ AA4927 | 11:49 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h03 | 4:52 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA808+ AA6373 | 12:45 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 6h36 | 7:21 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3605 · UA4024 | 1:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 3h59 | 4:59 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3605 · UA6137 | 1:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 14h06 | 3:06 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1634 · UA2035 | 1:35 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 25h42 | 3:17 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1634 · UA245 | 1:35 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 18h23 | 7:58 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5448 | 2:20 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1h52 | 4:12 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1333+ AA6373 | 2:25 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h56 | 7:21 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1652+ AA3472 | 10:30 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 6h40 | 5:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1659 · UA2467 | 11:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h11 | 6:11 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
NK346 · NK423 | 11:15 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 11h18 | 10:33 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3107 · AA3195 | 11:16 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h57 | 4:13 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2383 · UA2035 | 1:08 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 14h09 | 3:17 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2611 · UA6120 | 1:15 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h44 | 8:59 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2611 · UA685 | 1:15 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 15h27 | 4:42 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2498 · AA2376 | 1:38 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 6h14 | 7:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5636 | 1:40 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1h52 | 3:32 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Detroit, MI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Detroit Jazz Festival, the largest free jazz festival in the world featuring renowned artists and vibrant performances
- Detroit Auto Show, an iconic event showcasing the latest innovations in the automotive industry
- Movement Electronic Music Festival, a celebration of electronic music held annually in Hart Plaza with top DJs and immersive experiences.
- Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer with vibrant outdoor activities and events
- Independence Day, spectacular fireworks and festive celebrations throughout the city
- Labor Day, a great time to enjoy the last days of summer with various local festivals and events.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in terminals A-F, including duty-free and local Philadelphia shops.
- Parking available in garages and economy lot, approximately 3.8€ ($4) per hour.
- Various restaurants in terminals A-F, including fast food and sit-down options like Chickie's & Pete's and Legal Sea Foods
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, such as Philadelphia Airport Marriott connected to terminal B.
- Showers available in some lounges, access may require lounge entry fee.
- Lounges available, including American Airlines Admirals Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal D.
- Car rental services available at the airport, with companies like Hertz and Avis
- SEPTA Airport Line, Philadelphia Intertiol Airport Station, 7 miles
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in both terminals, with major outlets including Duty-Free, Brookstone, and Hudson News.
- Parking available with options including short-term, long-term, and economy lots, approximately 3.8€ ($4) per half-hour.
- Restaurants are located in both Mcmara and North terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and Italian. Top options include Chick-fil-A and Andiamo.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets
- Available throughout the airport, in both terminals and near all gates.
- Hotels are available within walking distance, including The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport Hotel located in the Mcmara terminal.
- Showers are available in some lounges, but access may require lounge entry fees.
- Lounges available, including Delta Sky Club and Lufthansa Lounge, offering amenities like scks and drinks.
- Lost and Found services are located in the North terminal and can be contacted for misplaced items.
- Car rental services are available, with major companies like Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise located in the Ground Transportation Center.
- Bus 261, Mcmara terminal, 45 minutes
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