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BA 1781 Philadelphia to Detroit Flight Status

British Airways Flight BA1781 from Philadelphia International Airport PHL to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 20th, 2026.
Check the table below for BA1781's most recent flight history:

BA 1781 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 20 18:09 16:34
En-Route
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May 19 14:52 16:03
Landed
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May 18 14:49 16:00
Landed
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May 17 14:51 15:59
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May 16 14:40 15:51
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British Airways BA 1781 Philadelphia to Detroit Flight Information

British Airways Flight BA1781 connects Philadelphia, United States to Detroit, United States, taking off from Philadelphia International Airport PHL and landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW.

How long is the BA1781 flight from Philadelphia to Detroit?

The average flight time from Philadelphia to Detroit is 1 hour and 13 minutes. The flight distance is 728 km / 452 miles and the average flight speed is 575 km/h / 357 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of British Airways Flight BA1781 Philadelphia to Detroit?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for British Airways Flight BA1781 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight BA1781 arriving at?

Flight BA1781 arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Terminal E.

When was the latest BA1781 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 16:34.

How else can the flight BA1781 be referenced as?

This British Airways flight can also be referenced as BAW1781, BA 1781, BAW 1781.

How often is flight BA1781 delayed?

On average, 10% of all BA1781 flights are delayed. The average delay is 1 minute.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled BA1781 flight or baggage issues?

If your BA1781 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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BA1781 and Philadelphia PHL to Detroit DTW Flights

Other flights departing from Philadelphia PHL: AA3229, AA5220, AA1534, AA5455

Other flights arriving at Detroit DTW: AA2049, DL1557, AA5220, DL3941

All flights connecting Philadelphia PHL to Detroit DTW.

BA1781 British Airways Flight: Philadelphia to Detroit Route Map

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