Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Detroit
Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Detroit
Looking for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Detroit? 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 Philadelphia to Detroit vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 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 Philadelphia to Detroit for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
PHL - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
PHL - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
PHL - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-14
PHL - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 8 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-23
PHL - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-27
PHL - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
Philadelphia to Detroit flight facts
Distance
452 mi
728 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Detroit is in the same time zone as Philadelphia.
Airports in Philadelphia
PHL · Philadelphia Intl
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Philadelphia - Lansing · Lansing is 74 mi from Detroit
Flights Harrisburg - Detroit · Harrisburg is 84 mi from Philadelphia
Flights New York - Detroit · New York is 89 mi from Philadelphia
Flights Baltimore - Detroit · Baltimore is 90 mi from Philadelphia
Flights Philadelphia - Cleveland · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Flights Scranton - Detroit · Scranton is 104 mi from Philadelphia
Premium cabin flights from Philadelphia to Detroit
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
PHL - DTW
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
PHL - DTW
First | Non stop
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
PHL - DTW
First | Non stop
From 21,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
PHL - DTW
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
PHL - DTW
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 36,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
PHL - DTW
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 36,900 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Philadelphia to Detroit 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 Philadelphia to Detroit.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Philadelphia to Detroit.
Philadelphia and Detroit are about 452 miles (728 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 452-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Detroit is in the same time zone as Philadelphia.
Departures from Philadelphia: Philadelphia Intl (PHL). Arrivals in Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Detroit, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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