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

Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit (DTW) flights

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

An economy award from Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit (DTW) 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 Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit (DTW): 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 73 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chicago, Kansas City and Chicago and more.

How many miles PHX to DTW 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 PHX to DTW

Book PHX to DTW with points

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

PHX to DTW with one stop

73 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)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Albuquerque (ABQ)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Cedar Rapids (CID)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Des Moines (DSM)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Omaha (OMA)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Grand Rapids (GRR)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Milwaukee (MKE)American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Madison (MSN)American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Bentonville (XNA)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)Southwest Airlines and American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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See all 73 in Routes

PHX to DTW: common questions

How many miles does PHX to DTW 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 PHX to DTW?

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

How far is Phoenix from Detroit by plane?

Phoenix (PHX) and Detroit (DTW) 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 PHX to DTW 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 Phoenix and Detroit?

The most direct connections are through Chicago (MDW), Kansas City (MCI), Chicago (ORD), Albuquerque (ABQ) and Cedar Rapids (CID). On 34 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.