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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:54 am
• Latest: departs at 9:59 pm and lands at 11:53 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 54m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 1h 54m, 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 Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $253 to $417, with an average of $327 over the past 12 months. Anything below $253 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $327 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $217 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $332 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 Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 717-200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, 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 $187 to $975. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Delta
• American Airlines
• JetBlue

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 Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $82, which is 60% below the typical average for this route.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Alamo

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

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $315 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $424, a difference of $109.

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 Philadelphia and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. 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 51m, compared with 5h 10m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 12m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

Some of the most popular sights in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Greektown Casino, Ford Field and Comerica Park. These are among the most viewed places in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

Alamo, Enterprise, Dollar, and Budget are car rentals near PHL airport. To rent a car, you must have a valid license and be 21 years old and above. Also, car rental requirements vary from the car rental agency you choose.

Travelers using wheelchairs can use moving walkways to get to various terminals in the airport. For example, passengers who require wheelchair assistance at Evans Terminal are dropped off at Door 2, and those using McNamara Terminal are dropped off at Door 5. In addition, this airport has ramps inside the elevators and other walking areas in the airport.

DTT airport has several lounges open to all travelers despite the airline you book. They are the best places to rest if you experience flight cancellation or when using a connecting flight. Most lounges have comfortable seats, Wi-Fi, free snacks, food, drinks, and ideal environments.

There are modes of public transport from downtown to PHL airport. You can take bus line 37, but it takes longer, about 35min, to get to the airport. Another option is taking a train from the Suburban Station, which takes about 22min. However, the most convenient way to get to the airport is using Regional Rail's Airport Line Service, which stops in all the airport's terminals, including Terminal F, E, D, C, B, A-West, and A-East.