What percentage of Detroit to Philadelphia flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, 58.6% of flights from Detroit to Philadelphia were direct. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that a significant portion of available routes offer the convenience of a non-stop journey.

How long is the flight from Detroit to Philadelphia?

The typical direct flight from Detroit to Philadelphia has a median duration of 1 hour and 33 minutes. This route covers a distance of approximately 728 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 6 hours and 9 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Detroit to Philadelphia?

Historically, good prices on flights from Detroit to Philadelphia have been frequent. This route is consistently observed to offer competitive fares. Travelers can typically find favorable pricing for this destination, based on data collected over a 30-day period.

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Detroit to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia

The route from Detroit to Philadelphia covers a distance of 728 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Detroit to Philadelphia, fares typically range from $160 to $397, with a median price of $224. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, and only 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia, May stands out with a median fare of $119. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $129, followed by June at a median of $144. These months present the most budget-friendly options for this route.

A meaningful share of itineraries on this route are non-stop, with 58.6% of recent fares being direct flights from Detroit to Philadelphia. For the remaining itineraries that include connections, travelers typically encounter 2 stopovers.

A typical journey from Detroit to Philadelphia takes approximately 1h 33m. This duration reflects the median flight time for all itineraries, including both direct and connecting flights. Non-stop flights also have a median duration of 1h 33m, while connecting flights typically take 6h 13m.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Philadelphia

Regular price: $173 - $235

Prices for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia are currently below the regular range.

Regularly, flights from Detroit to Philadelphia range from $173 to $235. The current lowest deal is $143 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 8-Sep 9.

now $143

Low $173

High $235

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia

The cheapest month to fly from DTT to PHL is June, with a median price of $149. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $390. Prices are generally lower from May to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $149

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $390

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Philadelphia

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Philadelphia

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Philadelphia

Detroit (DTW) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$326

$274

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Philadelphia

Detroit (DTW) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$417

$293

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Philadelphia

Detroit (DTW) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$404

$303

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Philadelphia

Detroit (DTW) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$351

$311

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Trenton

Detroit (DTW) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$362

$258

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Trenton

Detroit (DTW) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$330

$230

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 12 - Aug 13

$417 → $293

30%

3 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 12

$313 → $201

36%

2 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 7

$314 → $205

35%

1 night

Aug 22 - Aug 23

$362 → $258

29%

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Detroit - Philadelphia route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Detroit to Philadelphia are around $143, which is below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices.

Historically, June has the cheapest median price at $149, compared to the route's overall median of $224.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 33m.

The typical direct flight from Detroit to Philadelphia takes 1h 33m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

58.6% of recent flights are direct.

Historically, 58.6% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has historically offered direct flights from Detroit to Philadelphia.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia appear frequently.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$136

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$136

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International offers a vast network of domestic and global destinations, often with competitive pricing.

📍 ~135 km from Philadelphia (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$140

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been observed to be around $101. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $374. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also shows higher average prices, around $218.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Detroit to Philadelphia is considered to be $160 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $224. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed fares being $397 or less. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia, with a median price of $119. April also offers good value, with a median price of $129. While June is listed as the most expensive month in some observations, its median price of $144 is still considerably lower than the annual median of $224 for this route. These insights are based on data from a 270-day window.

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Detroit to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Philadelphia

Regular price: $173 - $235

Prices for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia are currently below the regular range.

Regularly, flights from Detroit to Philadelphia range from $173 to $235. The current lowest deal is $143 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 8-Sep 9.

now $143

Low $173

High $235

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia

The cheapest month to fly from DTT to PHL is June, with a median price of $149. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $390. Prices are generally lower from May to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $149

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $390

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Philadelphia

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Philadelphia

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Philadelphia

Detroit (DTW) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$326

$274

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Philadelphia

Detroit (DTW) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$417

$293

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Philadelphia

Detroit (DTW) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$404

$303

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Philadelphia

Detroit (DTW) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$351

$311

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Trenton

Detroit (DTW) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$362

$258

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Trenton

Detroit (DTW) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$330

$230

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 12 - Aug 13

$417 → $293

30%

3 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 12

$313 → $201

36%

2 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 7

$314 → $205

35%

1 night

Aug 22 - Aug 23

$362 → $258

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia

Detroit - Philadelphia route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Detroit to Philadelphia are around $143, which is below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices.

Historically, June has the cheapest median price at $149, compared to the route's overall median of $224.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 33m.

The typical direct flight from Detroit to Philadelphia takes 1h 33m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

58.6% of recent flights are direct.

Historically, 58.6% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has historically offered direct flights from Detroit to Philadelphia.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia appear frequently.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$136

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$136

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International offers a vast network of domestic and global destinations, often with competitive pricing.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

Cheap Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia

Today’s best flight deals from Detroit to Philadelphia

Detroit to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Philadelphia

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia

Direct flights from Detroit to Philadelphia

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Philadelphia

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

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia

Detroit - Philadelphia route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in June for the best prices.

Direct flights take 1h 33m.

58.6% of recent flights are direct.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Philadelphia

Best Elite deals to Philadelphia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

When should I buy Detroit to Philadelphia tickets?

How much should a flight from Detroit to Philadelphia cost?

What's the best month to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia?

What percentage of Detroit to Philadelphia flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Detroit to Philadelphia?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Detroit to Philadelphia?

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Detroit to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Philadelphia

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia

Direct flights from Detroit to Philadelphia

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Philadelphia

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

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia

Detroit - Philadelphia route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in June for the best prices.

Direct flights take 1h 33m.

58.6% of recent flights are direct.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Philadelphia

Best Elite deals to Philadelphia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

When should I buy Detroit to Philadelphia tickets?

How much should a flight from Detroit to Philadelphia cost?

What's the best month to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia?