Award flights from Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for DTW→PHX. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 43,600 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first class: 19,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX) at a glance
- From
- Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, Detroit, Michigan, United States (DTW)
- To
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International, Phoenix, Arizona, United States (PHX)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Phoenix (PHX)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 318 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 5 | 329 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 14,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 7 | 309 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 184 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 290 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 273 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 19,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 318 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 4 | 328 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 43,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 309 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 66,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 74 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Premium economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 19,000 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 43,000 pts + $5.60 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 66,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 8,000 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 318 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 43,600 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 162 dates.
- First class: nonstop from 19,000 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 316 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX) on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (12 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (26 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (20 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (28 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (26 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (24 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (24 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (24 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (24 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (28 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (30 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (7 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 318 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 00:33 UTC). In business class, 43,600 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 273 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 01:38 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX)?
5 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 318 dates, first class 318 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 329 dates, first class 328 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 309 dates, first class 309 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 290 dates, business class 273 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 184 dates, first class 74 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 8,000 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Which credit card points can book awards from Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 8,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 43,600 points with Qantas (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.