Are there direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix?

Historically, direct flights comprised 48.6% of all flights from Detroit to Phoenix. This indicates that nearly half of the available options for this route are direct. For flights that include stops, the median number of stopovers was 2. Travelers prioritizing convenience may find a good selection of direct routes available.

How many hours is the flight from Detroit to Phoenix?

The median flight time for a direct flight from Detroit to Phoenix is 4 hours and 21 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to 8 hours and 38 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 2684 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when planning their journey.

How often do Detroit to Phoenix flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Detroit to Phoenix route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities to secure better deals. The frequent price fluctuations suggest that monitoring prices can be beneficial for those looking to book this route.

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Detroit to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Phoenix

Flights from Detroit to Phoenix cover a distance of 2684 km, placing this route in the medium-haul category. This means you can expect a journey that is too long for a short hop but generally shorter than intercontinental travel. Understanding this distance helps in planning for the duration and potential layovers.

When looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Phoenix, fares typically range from $190–$510, with a median of $266. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require careful timing and flexibility.

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Phoenix is often in May, with a median fare of $174. Other relatively inexpensive months include June, where the median fare is $248, and April, with a median of $253. Planning your travel during these months could lead to more favorable prices.

For flights from Detroit to Phoenix, a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once. Specifically, 48.6% of recent fares were for direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which can significantly extend travel time.

A typical journey from Detroit to Phoenix takes approximately 4h 21m, including connections. This median duration accounts for both direct flights and those with layovers. Given that a significant portion of itineraries involve connections, the overall travel time can vary, with connecting flights having a median duration of 12h 3m compared to 4h 21m for non-stop options.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Phoenix

Regular price: $145 - $291

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

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Phoenix is typically between $145 and $291. The current lowest deal is $84 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 27-Oct 31.

now $84

Low $145

High $291

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Phoenix

The cheapest month to fly from DTT to PHX is May, with a median price of $190. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $867. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $190

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $867

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Phoenix

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$200

$138

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$209

$157

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$238

$172

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$238

$166

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$238

$176

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$252

$181

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$327 → $184

44%

3 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 10

$328 → $216

34%

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$326 → $220

32%

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

$328 → $223

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Phoenix

Detroit - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $84.

Recent fares from Detroit to Phoenix are below the typical level, with deals around $84.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest median prices.

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $174 for Detroit to Phoenix flights.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 21m.

The typical direct flight from Detroit to Phoenix takes 4 hours and 21 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines provides direct flight options for the Detroit to Phoenix route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a direct deal for $84.

Frontier Airlines offers a direct deal for $84 from Detroit to Phoenix.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Detroit to Phoenix are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a good option for flights from Detroit to Phoenix, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$138

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a primary gateway for flights from Detroit to Phoenix.

📍 ~6 km from Phoenix city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$138

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International (TUS) is a useful alternative with a wide range of domestic and some international connections.

📍 ~180 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$419

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From DTW

Elite

Oct 20

Phoenix, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,510

$1,207

Save $303

United Airlines

Business Class

From DTW

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Dec 12

Phoenix, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,611

$1,259

Save $352

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Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 23

Phoenix, United States

74% AI deal score

$2,021

$1,693

Save $328

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 24

Phoenix, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,526

$1,259

Save $267

United Airlines

Business Class

From DTW

Elite

Oct 31

Phoenix, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,976

$1,676

Save $300

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DTW

Elite

Oct 23

Phoenix, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,888

$1,676

Save $212

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DTW

Elite

Oct 30

Phoenix, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,935

$1,676

Save $259

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DTW

Elite

Oct 29

Phoenix, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,917

$1,676

Save $241

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DTW

Elite

Oct 21

Phoenix, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,864

$1,665

Save $199

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DTW

Elite

Oct 15

Phoenix, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,832

$1,676

Save $156

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DTW

Elite

Oct 16

Phoenix, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,834

$1,676

Save $158

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DTW

Elite

Oct 17

Phoenix, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,849

$1,685

Save $164

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Historically, the best prices for flights from Detroit to Phoenix are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $161. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise significantly, with an average of $734. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, averaging $475, indicating that the sweet spot for savings is within the 28-59 day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Detroit to Phoenix was considered to be $190 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $266. Fares exceeding $510 were in the top 25% of prices observed. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $190 mark.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Phoenix, with a median price of $174. June also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $248. The annual median price for this route was $266, suggesting that May provides a notable saving compared to the yearly average. April, with a median of $253, was identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days.

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Detroit to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Phoenix

Regular price: $145 - $291

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

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Phoenix is typically between $145 and $291. The current lowest deal is $84 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 27-Oct 31.

now $84

Low $145

High $291

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Phoenix

The cheapest month to fly from DTT to PHX is May, with a median price of $190. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $867. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $190

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $867

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Phoenix

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$200

$138

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$209

$157

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$238

$172

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$238

$166

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$238

$176

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$252

$181

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$327 → $184

44%

3 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 10

$328 → $216

34%

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$326 → $220

32%

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

$328 → $223

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Phoenix

Detroit - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $84.

Recent fares from Detroit to Phoenix are below the typical level, with deals around $84.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest median prices.

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $174 for Detroit to Phoenix flights.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 21m.

The typical direct flight from Detroit to Phoenix takes 4 hours and 21 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines provides direct flight options for the Detroit to Phoenix route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a direct deal for $84.

Frontier Airlines offers a direct deal for $84 from Detroit to Phoenix.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Detroit to Phoenix are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a good option for flights from Detroit to Phoenix, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$138

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a primary gateway for flights from Detroit to Phoenix.

📍 ~6 km from Phoenix city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$138

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International (TUS) is a useful alternative with a wide range of domestic and some international connections.

Phoenix, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,849

$1,685

Save $164

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Cheap Flights from Detroit to Phoenix

Today’s best flight deals from Detroit to Phoenix

Detroit to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Phoenix

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Phoenix

Direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Phoenix

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

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Phoenix

Detroit - Phoenix route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $84.

Fly in May for the lowest median prices.

Direct flights average 4h 21m.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has a direct deal for $84.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phoenix

Best Elite deals to Phoenix

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Dec 12

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Oct 31

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

How early should I book Detroit to Phoenix flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Detroit to Phoenix?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Phoenix?

Are there direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix?

How many hours is the flight from Detroit to Phoenix?

How often do Detroit to Phoenix flight prices drop?

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Detroit to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Phoenix

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Phoenix

Direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Phoenix

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

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Phoenix

Detroit - Phoenix route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $84.

Fly in May for the lowest median prices.

Direct flights average 4h 21m.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has a direct deal for $84.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phoenix

Best Elite deals to Phoenix

Oct 20

Dec 12

Oct 23

Oct 24

Oct 31

Oct 23

Oct 30

Oct 29

Oct 21

Oct 15

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Oct 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

How early should I book Detroit to Phoenix flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Detroit to Phoenix?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Phoenix?