Philadelphia (PHL) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Nonstop from Philadelphia International to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
452 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
Airlines flying PHL to DTW
Route map
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Detroit?
About 1h 37m gate to gate for the 728 km (452 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PHL to DTW?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines, with about 10 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).