Cheap Flights from Detroit to Phoenix
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Phoenix
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Phoenix? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Detroit to Phoenix vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 8,000–9,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Detroit to Phoenix for specific travel dates.
2026-11-19
DTW - PHX
Economy | 1 Stop
From 8,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-20
DTW - PHX
Economy | 1 Stop
From 8,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-21
DTW - PHX
Economy | 1 Stop
From 8,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-14
DTW - PHX
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-15
DTW - PHX
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-16
DTW - PHX
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
Detroit to Phoenix flight facts
Distance
1,668 mi
2,684 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−2h
Phoenix is 2 hours behind Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Phoenix
PHX · Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Windsor - Phoenix · Windsor is 21 mi from Detroit
Flights Cleveland - Phoenix · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Flights Detroit - Tucson · Tucson is 110 mi from Phoenix
Flights Grand Rapids - Phoenix · Grand Rapids is 120 mi from Detroit
Flights Columbus - Phoenix · Columbus is 155 mi from Detroit
Flights South Bend - Phoenix · South Bend is 156 mi from Detroit
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Phoenix
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
DTW - PHX
First | 1 Stop
From 22,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
DTW - PHX
First | 1 Stop
From 22,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
DTW - PHX
First | Non stop
From 22,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
DTW - PHX
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
DTW - PHX
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
DTW - PHX
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Phoenix, AZ (USA)
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
From Pts or $353
Scottsdale, AZ (USA)
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa
From Pts or $734
Phoenix, AZ (USA)
The Westin Phoenix Downtown
From Pts or $170
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Phoenix depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Detroit to Phoenix.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Phoenix.
Detroit and Phoenix are about 1,668 miles (2,684 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,668-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Phoenix is 2 hours behind Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Phoenix: Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Phoenix, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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