Which airports can I use when flying from Philadelphia to Bay City?

Flights from Philadelphia to Bay City usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Bay City MBS Intl (MBS).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Philadelphia to Bay City?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Philadelphia to Bay City.

Which airports do connecting flights from Philadelphia to Bay City pass through?

Connecting flights from Philadelphia to Bay City most commonly pass through: • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 80% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 20% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Philadelphia to Bay City?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 70% on flights from Philadelphia to Bay City. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $269 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $868, a difference of $599. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Philadelphia to Bay City?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Philadelphia to Bay City. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 50m and 5h 36m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Philadelphia to Bay City?

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.

Have flight prices from Philadelphia to Bay City changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $371 to $1,897. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Philadelphia to Bay City looking right now?

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Bay City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $609, which is 42% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Philadelphia to Bay City?

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 50m, compared with 5h 36m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What car rental options are available at Bay City MBS Intl Airport (MBS)?

Bay City MBS Intl Airport (MBS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $77 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Dollar • Alamo • Hertz • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

How much should I expect to pay for a Philadelphia to Bay City flight?

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Bay City range from $304 to $557, with an average of $404 over the past 12 months. Anything below $304 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Bay City?

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Bay City typically range from $304 to $557. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $371, on United Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Philadelphia to Bay City?

United Airlines ($371) and Delta ($401) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Bay City according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Philadelphia to Bay City?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the most popular layover for the Philadelphia to Bay City route. 80% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DTW.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Philadelphia to Bay City?

Flights via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $442. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Philadelphia to Bay City which airport offers the shortest layover?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) had the shortest average connection time for Philadelphia to Bay City layovers at 3h 29m over the past 3 months.

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Sat, Apr 17 - Wed, Apr 21

6:10 am - 1:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

6h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:18 am - 12:25 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-PHL Philadelphia

5h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$371United Airlines

Sat, Apr 17 - Wed, Apr 21

6:10 am - 1:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

6h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:18 am - 12:25 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-PHL Philadelphia

5h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$372United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 16

6:00 am - 11:01 amPHL Philadelphia-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

5h 01m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

3:56 pm - 7:30 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-PHL Philadelphia

3h 34m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$401Delta

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

6:15 am - 12:50 pmPHL Philadelphia-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

6h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:35 am - 10:16 amMBS Bay City MBS Intl-PHL Philadelphia

4h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$427United Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Nov 30

6:00 am - 11:01 amPHL Philadelphia-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

5h 01m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:15 pm - 11:15 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-PHL Philadelphia

5h 00m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$429Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

6:00 am - 11:01 amPHL Philadelphia-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

5h 01m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

3:50 pm - 7:19 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-PHL Philadelphia

3h 29m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$431Delta

Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 9

4:55 pm - 11:59 pmPHL Philadelphia-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

7h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:12 pm - 9:40 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-PHL Philadelphia

7h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$459United Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 17

6:00 am - 11:01 amPHL Philadelphia-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

5h 01m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:12 pm - 11:27 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-PHL Philadelphia

5h 15m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$470Delta

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 16

5:28 pm - 10:16 pmPHL Philadelphia-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

4h 48m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11:44 am - 12:52 amMBS Bay City MBS Intl-PHL Philadelphia

13h 08m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$489Delta

Thu, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 22

6:00 am - 11:01 amPHL Philadelphia-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

5h 01m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:45 am - 11:11 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-PHL Philadelphia

16h 26m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$524Delta

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How much is a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Bay City? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Philadelphia to Bay City departing in april.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Philadelphia to Bay City?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Philadelphia to Bay City.
How long is a flight from Philadelphia to Bay City?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Philadelphia to Bay City. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 50m and 5h 36m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Philadelphia to Bay City?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Philadelphia to Bay City flight?
Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Bay City range from $304 to $557, with an average of $404 over the past 12 months. Anything below $304 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Philadelphia to Bay City changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $371 to $1,897. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Philadelphia to Bay City looking right now?
One-way fares from Philadelphia to Bay City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $609, which is 42% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Bay City MBS Intl Airport (MBS)?
Bay City MBS Intl Airport (MBS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $77 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Which airports can I use when flying from Philadelphia to Bay City?
Flights from Philadelphia to Bay City usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Bay City MBS Intl (MBS).
Which airports do connecting flights from Philadelphia to Bay City pass through?
Connecting flights from Philadelphia to Bay City most commonly pass through:

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 20% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Philadelphia to Bay City?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 70% on flights from Philadelphia to Bay City. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $269 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $868, a difference of $599.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Philadelphia to Bay City?
Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 50m, compared with 5h 36m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $269, about $599 less than Monday fares (69% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Philadelphia to Bay City trip for April. Fares historically average $269 round-trip in that month - typically $484 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).

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