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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia

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Todayโ€™s best flight deals from Detroit to Philadelphia

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Detroit to Philadelphia

July 14 - July 15

Cheapest
Best

DTW - Philadelphia

$244

$174

Round trip

July 25 - July 26

DTW - Philadelphia

$237

$189

Round trip

July 4 - July 5

Earliest

DTW - Philadelphia

$255

$190

Round trip

July 20 - July 25

DTW - Philadelphia

$233

$203

Round trip

August 20 - August 25

DTW - Philadelphia

$206

$203

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August 8 - August 12

DTW - Philadelphia

$209

$203

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July 24 - July 31

DTW - Philadelphia

$229

$204

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July 15 - July 20

DTW - Philadelphia

$238

$204

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July 13 - July 20

DTW - Philadelphia

$234

$204

Round trip

July 4 - July 14

Earliest

DTW - Philadelphia

$220

$204

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia

Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia typically cost $119โ€“$228, with a median of $169. Right now, fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Detroit to Philadelphia may require some flexibility or advance planning. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting a price alert could be beneficial.
If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia, the data shows that May is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $119. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $129. Following these, June presents a median fare of $144, making it another relatively inexpensive option for your travel.
When flying from Detroit to Philadelphia, you'll find that almost all itineraries are non-stop, with direct flights from Detroit to Philadelphia making up 77.7% of recent fares. For the itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which can significantly extend travel time.
A typical journey from Detroit to Philadelphia takes about 3h 14m, including connections. This median duration accounts for both direct flights and those with stopovers, reflecting the overall travel experience on this route. The relatively short flight time is characteristic of the route's classification as a short-haul journey.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Philadelphia

Regular price: $194 - $256

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia is $194 to $256. The current lowest deal is $174 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Jul 14-Jul 15.

now $174

Low $194

High $256

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia

Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia are cheapest in May, with a median price of $119. The most expensive month to fly is December, with a median price of $334. Prices are generally lower from March to August.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $119

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $334

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Direct flights from Detroit to Philadelphia

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Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Philadelphia

Thu, Jun 18

โŒ› Last-Minute

DTW - Trenton

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$441

$390

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

โŒ› Last-Minute

DTW - Trenton

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$437

$356

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

โŒ› Last-Minute

DTW - Trenton

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$437

$290

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

โŒ› Last-Minute

DTW - Trenton

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$413

$323

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

โŒ› Last-Minute

DTW - Trenton

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$369

$367

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

โŒ› Last-Minute

DTW - Philadelphia

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$221

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia

3 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 23

$437ย ย โ†’ย ย $290

34%

2 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 23

$413ย ย โ†’ย ย $323

22%

3 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 22

$437ย ย โ†’ย ย $356

19%

1 night

Jul 14 - Jul 15

$244ย ย โ†’ย ย $174

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia

Detroit - Philadelphia route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Detroit to Philadelphia are above the typical level for this route.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $119 for Detroit to Philadelphia flights.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 14m

The typical direct flight duration from Detroit to Philadelphia is 3 hours 14 minutes.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has historically offered direct flights on the Detroit to Philadelphia route.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines: 1 direct deal found

Frontier Airlines has offered 1 direct deal from Detroit to Philadelphia recently.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a convenient option for flights from the Detroit area to Philadelphia.

๐Ÿ“ ~30 km from city center

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$174

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia.

๐Ÿ“ ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$174

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Consider EWR for significantly more flight options, especially for long-haul international routes.

๐Ÿ“ ~135 km from Philadelphia (reachable by train)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$149

Baltimoreโ€“Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

BWI offers extensive domestic coverage, often with lower fares, and direct rail connections.

๐Ÿ“ ~150 km from Philadelphia (reachable by train)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$98

Trentonโ€“Mercer (TTN)

TTN is ideal for fast check-in and security, offering budget-friendly options with limited destinations.

๐Ÿ“ ~50 km from Philadelphia (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$207

Lehigh Valley International (ABE)

ABE is a less crowded option with reliable regional connections, an easy drive from northern suburbs.

๐Ÿ“ ~85 km from Philadelphia (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$259

Atlantic City International (ACY)

ACY is convenient for travelers on the eastern side of the metro, with a simple, easy-to-navigate terminal.

๐Ÿ“ ~90 km from Philadelphia (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$195

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $101. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made closer to the travel date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging around $374. For those planning further ahead, tickets purchased 60+ days in advance had an average price of $218 across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Detroit to Philadelphia was considered to be $119 or less. The median price for this route was $169. For travelers seeking to stay within a budget, 25% of tickets were available for $119 or less, while 75% of tickets were priced at $228 or below.

Historically, May has been the most affordable month to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia, with a median price of $119. April also offered competitive prices, with a median of $129. While June had a median price of $144, it was also identified as the most expensive month within the analyzed period, which spans 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $169.