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$70+ Cheap flights from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (PDX - DTW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — DTW
Nov 13 — Nov 201
Thu 11/13
Thu 11/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 14, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Fri 11/211:24 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop12h 57mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/237:13 amDTW - PDX
1 stop26h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$311
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/153:50 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop21h 05mAlaska Airlines
Fri 11/214:53 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop27h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$312
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Wed 10/223:41 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop6h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/184:51 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop6h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/13$313
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Fri 10/247:30 pmPDX - DTW
2 stops26h 29mFrontier
Mon 10/276:00 amDTW - PDX
1 stop8h 48mFrontier
Deal found 10/12$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/75:30 amPDX - DTW
1 stop13h 58mDelta
Sun 11/168:25 amDTW - PDX
1 stop18h 49mDelta
Deal found 10/13$315
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 10/3012:52 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop24h 27mFrontier
Sun 11/99:15 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop17h 41mFrontier
Deal found 10/12$316
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Fri 10/317:29 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/157:09 amDTW - PDX
2 stops34h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$317
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Sat 11/112:52 pmPDX - DTW
2 stops21h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/84:10 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop23h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$322
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 10/3012:52 pmPDX - DTW
2 stops27h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/99:15 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop17h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$323
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Tue 11/45:30 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop19h 25mAlaska Airlines
Thu 11/64:51 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop19h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/12$326
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Fri 10/2412:43 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop9h 16mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/288:20 pmDTW - PDX
2 stops43h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/13$327

Cheap 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 October 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$311
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$70
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$519

Good round-trip deal

$329 or less

Good one-way deal

$249 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 October 14, 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

Fri 11/7

5:30 am-10:28 pm

1 stop13h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/16

8:25 am-12:14 am

1 stop18h 49m

$315

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Tue 1/6

2:30 pm-5:20 am

2 stops11h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

5:15 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$352

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Tue 11/4

3:29 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops21h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/6

4:51 pm-9:06 am

1 stop19h 15m

$376

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-3:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/4

4:40 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$378

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Thu 1/8

9:25 am-5:30 am

1 stop17h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

6:59 pm-5:27 pm

2 stops25h 28m

$382

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Fri 12/12

7:25 am-4:45 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/3

6:40 am-12:13 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$382

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Fri 12/12

5:30 am-10:33 pm

1 stop14h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/4

8:52 am-10:49 am

Nonstop4h 57m

$383

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Mon 12/15

5:30 am-10:33 pm

1 stop14h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/4

8:52 am-10:49 am

Nonstop4h 57m

$383

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Thu 11/13

10:50 am-11:00 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/17

1:15 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops12h 20m

$447

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Fri 12/12

5:30 am-10:33 pm

1 stop14h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/3

8:59 am-10:56 am

Nonstop4h 57m

$453

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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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 October 10, 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 $491). 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 October 14, 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 October 5, 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.

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 October 14, 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
11,083 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,083 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,083 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,083 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,083 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,977 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,083 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,135 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,083 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.

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 are 3 outbound flights 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 6h 22m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $378. 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 $116 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Sun Country Air, starting at $160 and $285 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 77% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 Air France (82%), Virgin Atlantic (82%) or Delta (80%) 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 $142. On average you can expect to pay $561. The most popular route, (Portland - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $247.

  • 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 $491). 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 October 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$116Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$160Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$285Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$285Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$321Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$380Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$387Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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