Are there direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix?

In the trailing 90 days, direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix made up 4.5% of all available flights. For routes requiring connections, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. While direct options are less common, they are available. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and comparing flight options.

How many hours is the flight from Detroit to Phoenix?

The typical direct flight from Detroit to Phoenix has a duration of 4 hours and 13 minutes. This route covers a distance of 2684 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 11 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when choosing between direct and connecting flights.

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 for price reductions. Monitoring prices consistently can be beneficial for securing a more favorable fare. The route is classified as having frequent price fluctuations.

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Detroit to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Phoenix

Flights from Detroit to Phoenix cover a distance of 2,684 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Detroit to Phoenix are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $368–$797, with a median of $534. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Phoenix, August stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $240. Following August, November offers a median fare of $500, and October presents a median of $519. New deals for this route appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices regularly.

When flying from Detroit to Phoenix, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 4.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Detroit to Phoenix, including connections, takes approximately 18h 8m. For direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix, the non-stop flight time is around 4h 13m.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Phoenix

Regular price: $168 - $422

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 $168 and $422. The current lowest deal is $145 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 16-Dec 1.

now $145

Low $168

High $422

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Phoenix

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Phoenix is August, with a median price of $240. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $1086. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $240

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,086

Jan

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Phoenix

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$238

$219

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$257

$219

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$218

$219

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$325

$235

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$334

$240

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$333

$268

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 9

$324 → $136

58%

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

$324 → $137

58%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$326 → $140

57%

3 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 12

$324 → $139

57%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Phoenix

Detroit - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Detroit to Phoenix are below the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Phoenix, with a median price of $240.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 13m.

Direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix typically take 4h 13m; connecting flights average 18h 8m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals.

Frontier Airlines has 1 direct deal available for flights from Detroit to Phoenix.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Detroit to Phoenix appear frequently, with 4% considered a good price.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a good option for flights from Detroit to Phoenix.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$161

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Detroit to Phoenix.

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

💸 Flights from ~$140

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International (TUS) is a useful alternative for Phoenix, offering a range of domestic and some international connections.

📍 ~180 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$270

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From DTW

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Jan 30

Phoenix, United States

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Jan 30

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$1,965

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From DTW

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72% AI deal score

$1,933

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Business Class

From DTW

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Phoenix, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,933

$1,679

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From DTW

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Jan 08

Phoenix, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,924

$1,713

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Business Class

From DTW

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Jan 08

Phoenix, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,907

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Business Class

From DTW

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Jan 22

Phoenix, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,935

$1,730

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Business Class

From DTW

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Jan 30

Phoenix, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,983

$1,730

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Business Class

From DTW

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Jan 20

Phoenix, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,933

$1,730

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From DTW

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Phoenix, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,951

$1,732

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Business Class

From DTW

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Jan 20

Phoenix, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,971

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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 $574. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices around $928, while flights booked 7-13 days out averaged $1072. Planning ahead by at least one to two months generally yields more favorable fares for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Detroit to Phoenix was considered to be $368 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $534. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares being $797 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices around the $368 mark.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Phoenix, with a median price of $240. Other relatively inexpensive months include November, with a median price of $500, and October, with a median price of $519. The annual median price for this route is $534, indicating that August offers significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Detroit to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Phoenix

A typical journey from Detroit to Phoenix, including connections, takes approximately 18h 8m. For direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix, the non-stop flight time is around 4h 13m.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Phoenix

Regular price: $168 - $422

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 $168 and $422. The current lowest deal is $145 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 16-Dec 1.

now $145

Low $168

High $422

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Phoenix

August

Cheapest

Flights from $240

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,086

Jan

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Phoenix

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$238

$219

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$257

$219

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$218

$219

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$325

$235

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$334

$240

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Phoenix

Detroit (DTW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$333

$268

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 9

$324 → $136

58%

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

$324 → $137

58%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$326 → $140

57%

3 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 12

$324 → $139

57%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Phoenix

Detroit - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Detroit to Phoenix are below the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Phoenix, with a median price of $240.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 13m.

Direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix typically take 4h 13m; connecting flights average 18h 8m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals.

Frontier Airlines has 1 direct deal available for flights from Detroit to Phoenix.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Detroit to Phoenix appear frequently, with 4% considered a good price.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a good option for flights from Detroit to Phoenix.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$161

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Detroit to Phoenix.

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

💸 Flights from ~$140

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International (TUS) is a useful alternative for Phoenix, offering a range of domestic and some international connections.

Phoenix, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,971

$1,732

Save $239

JetBlue Airways

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.

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 4h 13m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals.

Deals appear frequently 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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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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Flights to Phoenix from other cities

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.

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 4h 13m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals.

Deals appear frequently 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

Jan 30

Jan 30

Jan 30

Jan 20

Jan 22

Jan 08

Jan 08

Jan 22

Jan 30

Jan 20

Jan 22

Jan 20

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?