Flights Detroit → Phoenix
As of November 2026, economy flights from Detroit to Phoenix have a typical range USD 499–617, median USD 522. Full range across all 580 offers: USD 419–1117. We found 32% of 580 offers from budget carriers (around USD 519) and 68% from full-service carriers (around USD 522).
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Best offers by airline: Detroit → Phoenix
Based on 580 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Detroit → Phoenix
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American | — | USD 110 | — |
| United | — | USD 100 | — |
| Southwest | Included | USD 90 | — |
| United Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| JetBlue | Included | — | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Detroit to Phoenix cost?
Based on 580 offers · November 2026
Detroit to Phoenix flights ranged from USD 419 to USD 1117 across 580 offers analyzed in November 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 524 and premium fares around 733 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 580 offers.
These 580 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 513 and USD 544
What hidden fees do Detroit to Phoenix flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Detroit to Phoenix routes. The breakdown below is based on 580 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| AA | 51 | 10% |
| American | 110 | 24% |
| United | 100 | 22% |
| WN | 8 | 2% |
| UA | 45 | 8% |
| DL | 42 | 7% |
| B6 | 10 | 1% |
American: base ~USD 349 + fees USD 110 = ~USD 459 total. Southwest Airlines: base ~USD 536 + fees USD 8 = ~USD 544 total.
American's USD 110 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Southwest Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 187 base difference shrinks to USD 85 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Detroit to Phoenix?
7 airlines flew Detroit to Phoenix in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 United | 1 | — | 450 | 100 (22%) |
 American | 5 | 433–494 | 459 | 110 (24%) |
 American Airlines | 182 | 438–577 | 519 | 51 (10%) |
 United Airlines | 103 | 499–829 | 522 | 45 (9%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 240 | 502–579 | 544 | 8 (2%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 47 | 513–864 | 552 | 42 (8%) |
 B6 | 2 | 668–700 | 684 | 10 (1%) |
Where do the best Detroit → Phoenix prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Detroit to Phoenix flights
- Full-service carriers on Detroit–Phoenix cost 0.8x more than budget airlines (USD 500 vs USD 614 median; overall median USD 522).
- American charges 13.3x more in ancillary fees than WN — USD 110 vs USD 8 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 295 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 455. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Detroit to Phoenix cost?
- Based on 580 offers analyzed, Detroit to Phoenix flights range from USD 419 to USD 1117, with a median price of USD 522. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Detroit to Phoenix flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 32 to the base fare on Detroit to Phoenix flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Detroit to Phoenix including all fees?
- United has the lowest median fare on Detroit to Phoenix at USD 450 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Detroit–Phoenix flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 455. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Detroit to Phoenix routes?
- Detroit to Phoenix has 7 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 419 to USD 1117 across 580 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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