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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia:

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 7:13 am
• Latest: departs at 9:46 pm and lands at 11:29 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 43m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia takes 1h 43m, covering 452 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia range from $242 to $416, with an average of $313 over the past 12 months. Anything below $242 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $313 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $190 round-trip via Tampa (TPA), compared to $318 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 717-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 12%, and night flights for 12%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $160 to $870. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $81, which is 66% below the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $303 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $394, a difference of $91.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Philadelphia. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 53m, compared with 5h 18m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 6h 04m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

American Airlines Lounge has several locations at PHL. These include Terminal A-East between Gates A6A and A4 in, Terminal F on Level 3, and Terminal C on Level 3. The United Airlines lounge is situated on Level 2 between Terminals B and C. Buy your lounge pass, with complimentary services like magazines, snacks, and television.

Detroit Metro Airport has several play areas at the airport to capture your kids’ attention as you wait to embark on your Detroit to Philadelphia flight. These can be found at the Airside McNamara Terminal close to Gates A8, A18, B20, C4-6, and the Airside North Terminal close to Gate D16. Lactating mothers can utilize the nursing rooms in Gates A15, A63, C2, AND A25 at the McNamara Terminal. The North Terminal hosts more locations at Gates D8 and D15.

Do you have an early morning flight from Detroit to Philadelphia? Fortunately for you, there are several hotels at Detroit Metro Airport you can retreat to as you await your flight. The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport hotel is linked to the McNamara Terminal, with complimentary shuttles to the North Terminal. Alternatively, you could opt for the Minute Suites close to Gate A66.

Universal access to services and facilities and the comfort of all passengers is a priority at PHL. Autistic passengers are catered to with the Autism Access Program. In addition to ramp-equipped pick-up and drop-off zones, restaurants, lavatories, drinking fountains, and elevators are accessible at the PHL premises.