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$89+ Cheap flights from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (PDX - DTW)

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PDX — DTW
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1812:47 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop19h 38mFrontier
Mon 12/2212:20 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop26h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$384
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/272:42 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop11h 38mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/66:40 amDTW - PDX
2 stops13h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/2$394
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1112:51 pmPDX - DTW
2 stops20h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/29:02 amDTW - PDX
1 stop13h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$403
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/411:14 amPDX - DTW
1 stop21h 43mFrontier
Sun 12/1410:36 amDTW - PDX
2 stops25h 00mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$406
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:30 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/17:50 amDTW - PDX
1 stop8h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$413
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/232:29 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop13h 25mFrontier
Thu 1/17:50 amDTW - PDX
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$418
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:30 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/318:00 amDTW - PDX
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$433
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/272:42 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop11h 38mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/54:52 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop22h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/3$435
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/147:26 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop13h 41mFrontier
Thu 12/187:50 amDTW - PDX
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$437
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/189:25 amPDX - DTW
1 stop16h 55mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/85:15 pmDTW - PDX
2 stops15h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/3$440
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/232:29 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop13h 25mFrontier
Wed 12/318:00 amDTW - PDX
1 stop10h 00mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$442

Find flight deals from Portland to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$377
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$89
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$663

Good round-trip deal

$362 or less

Good one-way deal

$179 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Portland

Fly to

Detroit

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Depart

Return

Price

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Mon 1/12

11:59 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop17h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/15

11:05 am-11:06 pm

2 stops15h 01m

$428

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Sat 12/27

2:42 pm-5:20 am

1 stop11h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/5

4:52 pm-12:13 pm

1 stop22h 21m

$435

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Thu 12/11

11:14 am-11:57 am

1 stop21h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/13

2:50 pm-8:36 am

2 stops44h 46m

$453

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Sat 12/27

5:10 am-5:05 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/6

6:50 am-1:35 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$504

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Wed 1/14

5:00 am-5:03 pm

2 stops9h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/21

7:15 am-1:45 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$549

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Thu 2/19

6:15 am-8:25 pm

2 stops11h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

6:35 am-1:45 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$549

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Sun 12/28

5:30 am-1:14 pm

1 stop28h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

7:45 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop28h 14m

$557

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Mon 12/29

7:28 pm-5:20 am

1 stop6h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

4:01 pm-12:09 am

2 stops11h 08m

$574

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Mon 12/29

5:10 am-5:20 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/1

6:10 am-1:55 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$578

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Wed 12/31

12:00 pm-7:14 pm

Nonstop4h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/7

8:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$579

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Compare providers for flights from Portland to Detroit

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Portland to Detroit in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on Portland-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Gotogate the most. Gotogate has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Portland-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Portland to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Portland with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Detroit. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 86 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $170). Flying from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $466). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 42% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Detroit. Price data was last updated on November 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated December 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,402 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,402 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,402 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,402 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,402 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,402 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,092 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,402 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Portland to Detroit?

    To fly from Portland to Detroit, you need to book a flight from Portland (PDX) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Nonstop flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Portland take 4h 10m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County offered by 8 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    A quick flight from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport can take about 8h 55m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $504. Portland and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 1946 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $103 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Alaska Airlines, starting at $170 and $261 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 79% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    $57 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $91 and $98, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport consider choosing KLM (93%), Delta (90%) or Virgin Atlantic (89%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is $118. On average you can expect to pay $520. The most popular route, (Portland - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $226.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $170). Flying from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $466). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Portland to Detroit

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Portland to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$103Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$170Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$261Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Sun Country AirCheapest$285Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$321Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$371Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$387Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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