Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with about 47 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,671-mile flight takes about 4h 15m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,671 mi · 2,689 km
- Flight time
- 4h 15m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 86%
Airlines flying DTW to PHX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 26 | Airbus A321, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737-900ER | 234,284 | 4h 13m |
| American Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321 | 92,626 | 4h 18m |
| Frontier Airlines | 7 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 50,494 | 4h 19m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321 | 13,688 | 4h 18m |
| Southwest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 4,652 | 4h 12m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DTW to PHX flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:10am and the last at 8:25pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 839American Airlines | 8:10am | 9:26am | 27 | 91% |
| AA 3141American Airlines | 8:11am | 9:24am | 4 | 81% |
| DL 1070Delta Air Lines | 8:55am | 10:01am | 31 | 78% |
| DL 813Delta Air Lines | 12:47pm | 1:50pm | 31 | 78% |
| AA 1728American Airlines | 5:40pm | 6:57pm | 4 | 87% |
| AA 1790American Airlines | 5:57pm | 7:08pm | 4 | 85% |
| F9 4671Frontier Airlines | 7:44pm | 8:53pm | 31 | 71% |
| DL 2076Delta Air Lines | 8:25pm | 9:32pm | 30 | 74% |
Is DTW to PHX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 2,374 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (81%), those around 7pm the least (64%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (49%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,333 | 75% | 18 min | 0.7% |
| American Airlines | 622 | 81% | 21 min | 0.6% |
| Frontier Airlines | 318 | 70% | 40 min | 1.3% |
| Spirit Airlines | 71 | 84% | 13 min | 2.8% |
| Southwest Airlines | 30 | 80% | 9 min | 0% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 110 | 80% | |
| 7am to 8am | 222 | 81% | |
| 8am to 9am | 481 | 79% | |
| 9am to 10am | 49 | 79% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 315 | 78% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 249 | 72% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 230 | 74% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 101 | 81% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 136 | 64% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 369 | 71% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 185 | 28,147 | |
| September 2025 | 181 | 28,658 | |
| October 2025 | 214 | 35,541 | |
| November 2025 | 196 | 31,957 | |
| December 2025 | 216 | 38,689 | |
| January 2026 | 179 | 29,791 | |
| February 2026 | 159 | 28,491 | |
| March 2026 | 214 | 37,511 | |
| April 2026 | 211 | 32,576 | |
| May 2026 | 216 | 35,786 | |
| June 2026 | 198 | 32,927 | |
| July 2026 | 208 | 35,670 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.