Philadelphia to Detroit flights
Direct and connecting flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Philadelphia to Detroit take?
Flight time from Philadelphia (PHL) to Detroit (DTW) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Philadelphia to Detroit?
Airline availability for PHL to DTW changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Philadelphia to Detroit?
Direct (nonstop) availability on PHL to DTW varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Delta Air Lines5-yr attributed events: 52Last 90 days: none recorded
- JIA5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- SkyWest5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
- Frontier Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 6 sightings | No recorded events |
| JIA | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| SkyWest | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Frontier Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning PHL → DTW
PHL to DTW is a short-haul route of 728 km (452 mi). See the return DTW → PHL route.
Alternative airports near Philadelphia: Philadelphia (BBX) — 30 km, Philadelphia (PNE) — 31 km, Mount Holly (LLY) — 35 km.
Alternative airports near Detroit: Detroit (YIP) — 15 km, Ann Arbor (ARB) — 32 km, Windsor (YQG) — 33 km.