Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with about 47 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,671-mile flight takes about 3h 41m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,671 mi · 2,689 km
- Flight time
- 3h 41m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying PHX to DTW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 26 | Airbus A321, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737-900ER | 221,069 | 3h 38m |
| American Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321 | 93,598 | 3h 44m |
| Frontier Airlines | 7 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 53,047 | 3h 47m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321 | 13,633 | 3h 36m |
| Southwest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 4,902 | 3h 41m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
PHX to DTW flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 12:20am and the last at 11:05pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 4392Frontier Airlines | 12:20am | 7:21am | 31 | 64% |
| DL 947Delta Air Lines | 6:00am | 12:48pm | 31 | 90% |
| AA 1728American Airlines | 8:39am | 3:38pm | 27 | 85% |
| AA 1790American Airlines | 9:56am | 4:55pm | 4 | 88% |
| DL 1070Delta Air Lines | 11:45am | 6:32pm | 31 | 83% |
| AA 3140American Airlines | 3:30pm | 10:21pm | 4 | 63% |
| AA 2121American Airlines | 3:59pm | 10:57pm | 4 | 53% |
| DL 785Delta Air Lines | 11:05pm | 5:51am | 30 | 79% |
Is PHX to DTW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 2,377 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (92%), those around 12am the least (68%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (43%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,332 | 83% | 15 min | 1% |
| American Airlines | 622 | 76% | 19 min | 0.5% |
| Frontier Airlines | 321 | 74% | 25 min | 1.6% |
| Spirit Airlines | 72 | 80% | 32 min | 2.8% |
| Southwest Airlines | 30 | 57% | 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am to 1am | 120 | 68% | |
| 6am to 7am | 265 | 92% | |
| 7am to 8am | 144 | 88% | |
| 9am to 10am | 166 | 87% | |
| 10am to 11am | 206 | 80% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 202 | 82% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 191 | 80% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 287 | 75% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 171 | 71% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 98 | 73% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 49 | 59% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 75 | 75% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 271 | 78% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 185 | 26,451 | |
| September 2025 | 183 | 27,051 | |
| October 2025 | 213 | 32,906 | |
| November 2025 | 196 | 30,451 | |
| December 2025 | 218 | 35,283 | |
| January 2026 | 178 | 29,091 | |
| February 2026 | 159 | 27,616 | |
| March 2026 | 214 | 37,214 | |
| April 2026 | 211 | 35,619 | |
| May 2026 | 216 | 37,186 | |
| June 2026 | 197 | 34,567 | |
| July 2026 | 207 | 32,814 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.