Cheap flights from Detroit to Phoenix

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Cheapest round-trip flights $160
Frontier Nonstop 5 hr Sat, May 30 — Fri, Jun 5
The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Phoenix is currently $160
Cheapest one-way flight $55
Frontier Nonstop 5 hr Sat, May 23
The cheapest one-way flight from Detroit to Phoenix is currently $55
Cheapest nonstop flights $179
Frontier Nonstop 5 hr Sat, May 30 — Sat, Jun 6
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Detroit to Phoenix is currently $179
Last-minute weekend getaway $255
Frontier Nonstop 5 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Detroit to Phoenix is currently $255
Cheapest business class flights $404
Frontier Nonstop 5 hr Sat, May 30 — Fri, Jun 5
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Detroit to Phoenix is currently $404
Fastest flight 3 hr 59 min The fastest nonstop flight from Detroit to Phoenix takes 3 hr 59 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Phoenix is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $90–260
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $210–460

Popular airlines from Detroit to Phoenix

  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $304
    Typical price: $255–600
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    DTW - PHX Every day
    320 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - PHX Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $279
    Typical price: $245–440
    13 weekly nonstop flights
    DTW - PHX Every day
    461 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - PHX Every day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $160
    Typical price: $135–295
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    DTW - PHX Every day
    21 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - PHX Every day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $314
    Typical price: $255–460
    1 weekly nonstop flight
    DTW - PHX Every Sat
    220 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - PHX Every day
  • United
    from $349
    Typical price: $285–530
    198 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - PHX Every day
  • Alaska
    from $349
    Typical price: $425–890
    21 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - PHX Every day

Popular airports near Detroit

  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
    Detroit United States 27 min 17 mi
  • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
    Toronto Canada 3 hr 31 min 196 mi
  • Windsor International Airport (YQG)
    Windsor Canada 25 min 6 mi
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
    Cleveland United States 2 hr 26 min 88 mi

Popular airports near Phoenix

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
    Phoenix United States 12 min 3 mi
  • Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
    Phoenix United States 25 mi
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS)
    Tucson United States 1 hr 54 min 112 mi
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
    Phoenix United States 31 min 15 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to Phoenix

The cheapest flights from Detroit to Phoenix are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $90 to $260.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Phoenix recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $160. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $55.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Detroit to Phoenix is $304, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from Detroit to Phoenix is $279, flying from May 23 to May 29.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Detroit to Phoenix is $160, flying from May 30 to Jun 5.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Detroit to Phoenix is $314, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.
  • The cheapest United flight from Detroit to Phoenix is $349, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 1.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Detroit to Phoenix is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Phoenix starts at $160 from Sat, May 30 to Fri, Jun 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $55 and departs on Sat, May 23.
3 hr 59 min is the shortest flight time from Detroit to Phoenix.
Most visitors arrive Dec–May, when the weather is warm and dry. Summers (May–Sep) are very hot. Local events include the Phoenix Open professional golf tournament (late Jan–early Feb), the Arizona State Fair (Oct) and the Arizona National Livestock Show (Dec).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Detroit to Phoenix.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Detroit to Phoenix really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Detroit to Phoenix.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 28 nonstop flights and 320 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 13 nonstop flights and 461 connecting flights per week. American flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Detroit to Phoenix are:
  • Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 21 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
  • Southwest offers 1 nonstop flights and 220 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
  • United offers 198 connecting flights per week. United flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
  • Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Detroit and Phoenix.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Phoenix recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $160. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $55.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Detroit to Phoenix is $304, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from Detroit to Phoenix is $279, flying from May 23 to May 29.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Detroit to Phoenix is $160, flying from May 30 to Jun 5.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Detroit to Phoenix is $314, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.
  • The cheapest United flight from Detroit to Phoenix is $349, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 1.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Detroit to Phoenix is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
Delta, American, Frontier and Southwest fly direct from Detroit to Phoenix.
  • There are 28 Delta direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 13 American direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 1 Southwest direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix per week. Flights are available on Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Detroit and Phoenix at price $255 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
Delta, American, Frontier and Southwest fly direct from Detroit to Phoenix.
  • There are 28 Delta direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 13 American direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 1 Southwest direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix per week. Flights are available on Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Detroit and Phoenix start at $179 from Sat, May 30 to Sat, Jun 6 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Detroit to Phoenix, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Detroit and Phoenix start at $404 from Sat, May 30 to Fri, Jun 5 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Detroit and Phoenix start at $160 from Sat, May 30 to Fri, Jun 5.
To book business class trips from Detroit to Phoenix, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Detroit and Phoenix starts at $255 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Detroit and Phoenix at price $255 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Phoenix, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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