Cheap Flights from Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit (DTT)

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Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
20%Trains in Detroit are 20% cheaper than in Phoenix.
Phoenix$2.50
Detroit$2.00
MealMid-priced restaurant
10%A meal in Detroit is 10% cheaper than a meal in Phoenix.
Phoenix$20.00
Detroit$18.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
10%A taxi fare in Detroit is 10% cheaper than in Phoenix.
Phoenix$2.75
Detroit$2.50
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
15%Coffee in Detroit is 15% cheaper than in Phoenix.
Phoenix$5.77
Detroit$4.91
Distance: 1688 miles
Phoenix airports
Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)How far from city center: 2 miles
Williams Gateway Arpt (AZA)How far from city center: 14 miles
Detroit airports
Detroit Metro (DTW)How far from city center: 17 miles

Flights from Phoenix

Phoenix is an urban center blessed with sunshine, blue skies, history, culture and arts. Its primary airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is one of the busiest in the US. In a day, there are 1,200 aircraft departures and arrivals carrying 120,000 passengers. The airport is also an important cargo center handling 800 tons every day. Sky Harbor has three runways and three terminals to serve the needs of passengers. At the airport, there are shopping and dining facilities, as well as over 20,000 parking spaces. The on-site museum, the Phoenix Airport Museum, displays art collections and exhibitions of the aviation industry.

Travelling to Phoenix airport

Reaching Sky Harbor Airport is possible using several transport methods. One is to take the Valley Metro bus route 13 from the city center. Bus routes 1, 44 and 32 will also connect you from downtown to the 44th Street PHX Sky Train. The Sky Train is free and will take you to the terminals. If you have bags, taking a taxi is the most practical way to reach PHX. Your hotel might also offer courtesy shuttles to Sky Harbor. Otherwise, pre-book van services and the SuperShuttle. If you plan on driving to the airport using your rental car, you can join I-10 E or go via W Van Burren St or E Jefferson St.

Reaching Detroit

Detroit is making a strong comeback with many exciting things to offer guests. From the innovative Campus Martius Park to the famous Renaissance Center (General Motors' headquarters), the city is bursting with attractions. Explore vibrant neighborhoods, enjoy museums or shop at colorful markets. Admire incredible murals by 27 artists from around the world at the Z Garage which is a 10-storey parking garage. For night owls, the city has enough action to satisfy even the most die-hard of fans with a proliferation of bars, clubs, music lounges and some of the best restaurants in the country. Before you leave the city, swing by the Motown Museum to relive the history of this famous record label.

Getting to the city center

Visitors on flights from Phoenix to Detroit will land at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, which offers several options to reach downtown. By bus, Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) provides bus services (routes 128 and 280) to Southeast Michigan. The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority also offers buses to the Ann Arbor area. The official taxi providers at the airport are MetroCars and MetroCabs. They are dispatched from the Ground Transportation Center of the North and McNamara Terminals. Luxury sedans and rental cars are alternative methods that can be used to get from the airport to downtown Detroit.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Phoenix to Detroit

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from Phoenix to Detroit, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Phoenix to Detroit is $78. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Detroit more expensive than Phoenix to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Detroit costs an average of 2.50 USD , 9% cheaper than Phoenix, with a fare of 2.75 USD,

while train tickets cost 20% less at Detroit: $ 2.00 USD versus $ 2.50 USD at Phoenix.

Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 18.00 USD euros in Detroit, 10% less than the 20.00 USD euros in Phoenix.

The price of the coffee is around 15% cheaper in Detroit, with an average of 4.91 USD, while in Phoenix the coffee costs 5.77 USD.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Phoenix to Detroit?
The most popular months to book a trip from Phoenix to Detroit are May, June and September, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Phoenix to Detroit?
The best time of the year to visit Detroit depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, July is the best month to fly to Detroit from Phoenix in terms of searches from our customers, followed by November and June. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds March, December and April are the months with fewer searches for Phoenix - Detroit.
How is the weather in Detroit compared to Phoenix?
While in Phoenix the temperatures can reach an average of 44.35 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6 mm ,Detroit's temperatures can go up to 31.85 ºC during the hot season, with 12 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -16.05 ºC in Detroit, compared to the -0.14 ºC average degrees reported in Phoenix. During the winter period, Phoenix can register 6 mm precipitation, while Detroit have an average of 3 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Phoenix and Detroit?

The main route from Phoenix to Detroit is: Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Detroit Metro (DTW). The following airlines fly this route:

Frontier Airlines.

Spirit Airlines.

American Airlines.

Which airlines fly from Phoenix to Detroit?

The airlines that fly non-stop from Phoenix to Detroit are:

  • Delta Air Lines.
  • American Airlines.
  • Spirit Airlines.

United Airlines, stopping at Chicago during at least 108 minutes.

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