Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
Philadelphia and Detroit are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
You can choose from 61 weekly Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your PHL to DTW flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, so jetting to Detroit (and then exploring more of the United States!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to travel with Delta on this route.
Frontier Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for PHL to DTW flights, with 85.71% of services arriving as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between PHL and DTW include:
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Rochester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Rs17,787 is the lowest price for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs44,180. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PHL to DTW if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from PHL to DTW.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Philadelphia International Airport, 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Philadelphia to Philadelphia International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near PHL? If you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
If you're coming in on a late Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near DTW:
Travel at your own pace with a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and find adventure across Detroit and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Detroit Wayne County Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit Wayne County Airport to the centre of Detroit has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Detroit in March.
The warmest month in Detroit is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PHL to DTW sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Detroit, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey around 386 kilometres west to Chicago to tick off its top sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, your itinerary will be busy.
Columbus is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south of Detroit. No journey is complete without visiting Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
