Outbound
4 hours 15 minutes
Return
3 hours 45 minutes
Daily Flights
5-7
Airlines
4
Timezone note
Phoenix is 2 hours behind Detroit in summer (MST vs EDT) and 3 hours behind in winter (MST vs EST). Arizona doesn't observe daylight saving time.
About this route
Detroit to Phoenix flights
Detroit to Phoenix is a cross-country route connecting the Midwest with the desert Southwest. Delta operates the heaviest schedule from its DTW hub. This is a major snowbird route — Michigan retirees spend winters in the Phoenix and Scottsdale areas.
The timezone difference is complicated by Arizona's refusal to observe daylight saving time. In summer Phoenix is 2 hours behind Detroit; in winter it's 3 hours behind. Landing alerts cut through the confusion when coordinating arrivals.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
How long is the Detroit to Phoenix flight?
About 4 hours 15 minutes westbound and 3 hours 45 minutes eastbound.
What's the time difference?
2 hours in summer, 3 hours in winter. Arizona doesn't observe daylight saving time.
Which airlines fly DTW to PHX?
Delta, American, Spirit, and Frontier all serve this route.
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