United States Β· 1,667 miles (2,683 km)

Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 1,667 miles (2,683 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 74 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chicago, Kansas City and Chicago and more.

How many miles DTW to PHX costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines11,000$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines12,500$25.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines14,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines18,000$5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines18,500$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines20,700$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines23,000$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from DTW to PHX

Book DTW to PHX with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DTW to PHX with one stop

74 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Kansas City (MCI)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Albuquerque (ABQ)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Cedar Rapids (CID)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Des Moines (DSM)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more
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  • Via Omaha (OMA)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Grand Rapids (GRR)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Milwaukee (MKE)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more
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  • Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Madison (MSN)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines
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  • Via Indianapolis (IND)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Oklahoma City (OKC)Southwest Airlines and American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Bentonville (XNA)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
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See all 74 in Routes

DTW to PHX: common questions

How many miles does DTW to PHX cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (14,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to PHX?

American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX).

How far is Detroit from Phoenix by plane?

Detroit (DTW) and Phoenix (PHX) are 1,667 miles (2,683 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DTW to PHX award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Detroit and Phoenix?

The most direct connections are through Chicago (MDW), Kansas City (MCI), Chicago (ORD), Albuquerque (ABQ) and Cedar Rapids (CID). On 35 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Chicago.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.