PhiladelphiatoDetroitFlight Time
PHL–DTW · Nonstop
Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport).
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia (PHL) to Detroit (DTW) is about 1h 31m, covering 452 miles. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly the route nonstop with 8-9/day departures, from 06:10 to 22:01 local time.
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| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 31m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 452 mi | Nonstop | 8-9/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Philadelphia to Detroit
Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines operate 8-9/day flights from PHL to DTW. Departures leave from Terminals D and F and E at PHL.
- First departure
- 06:10
- Last departure
- 22:01
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 15
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 4-5/day | Boeing 717, Embraer E-Jet · Terminal D · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DTW to PHL flights — 8-9/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for PHL, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 59 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia (PHL) to Detroit (DTW) is about 1h 31m, based on the 452-mile flying distance.
How far is Philadelphia from Detroit?
Philadelphia (PHL) to Detroit (DTW) is about 452 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Detroit?
Yes. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Detroit (DTW), with 8-9/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Philadelphia to Detroit?
Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Detroit (DTW).
What aircraft fly from Philadelphia to Detroit?
The PHL–DTW route is flown with Boeing 717, Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ, Embraer 145, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Philadelphia
- EWR - NewarkNewark Liberty International Airport · 80 mi from PHLFlights from EWR
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 90 mi from PHLFlights from BWI
- JFK - New YorkJohn F Kennedy International Airport · 94 mi from PHLFlights from JFK
Near Detroit
- CLE - ClevelandCleveland-Hopkins International Airport · 95 mi from DTWFlights to CLE
- GRR - Grand RapidsGerald R Ford International Airport · 120 mi from DTWFlights to GRR