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$127+ 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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — DTW
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in October or August, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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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 July 28, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Wed 10/145:35 pm
PDX
-
DTW
1 stop16h 30m
Frontier
Mon 10/197:20 am
DTW
-
PDX
1 stop12h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 7/26$371
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Mon 8/175:49 pm
PDX
-
DTW
2 stops28h 15m
Frontier
Tue 8/2512:20 pm
DTW
-
PDX
1 stop7h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$372
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/2112:20 pm
PDX
-
DTW
2 stops18h 00m
Frontier
Wed 8/2612:20 pm
DTW
-
PDX
1 stop7h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 7/25$373
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Tue 8/185:56 pm
PDX
-
DTW
1 stop14h 29m
Frontier
Fri 8/288:46 pm
DTW
-
PDX
2 stops23h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$374
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/912:34 pm
PDX
-
DTW
2 stops23h 09m
Frontier
Tue 10/137:20 am
DTW
-
PDX
1 stop12h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 7/26$375
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Mon 8/175:49 pm
PDX
-
DTW
1 stop10h 11m
Frontier
Thu 8/206:00 am
DTW
-
PDX
2 stops38h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 7/24$376
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/2012:20 pm
PDX
-
DTW
1 stop8h 39m
Frontier
Mon 8/248:46 pm
DTW
-
PDX
2 stops23h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 7/25$377
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Thu 8/201:47 pm
PDX
-
DTW
1 stop13h 33m
Frontier
Fri 8/2812:20 pm
DTW
-
PDX
1 stop7h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$378
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Wed 8/265:56 pm
PDX
-
DTW
2 stops16h 43m
Frontier
Thu 9/312:20 pm
DTW
-
PDX
1 stop7h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 7/26$379
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Mon 8/246:17 pm
PDX
-
DTW
2 stops10h 13m
Frontier
Tue 8/2512:20 pm
DTW
-
PDX
1 stop7h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 7/25$380
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sat 8/2212:20 pm
PDX
-
DTW
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/267:01 am
DTW
-
PDX
2 stops12h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$381
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/175:49 pm
PDX
-
DTW
1 stop10h 11m
Frontier
Mon 8/248:30 am
DTW
-
PDX
1 stop11h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 7/26$382

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 July 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$371
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$127
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$568

Good round-trip deal

$399 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Mon 9/21

11:30 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops11h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/25

2:40 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$476
Quickest round-trip

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Thu 10/1

11:54 am-7:08 pm

Nonstop4h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/5

8:25 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

$509

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Fri 8/21

1:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/22

8:40 am-10:26 am

Nonstop4h 46m

$519

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Mon 8/24

11:20 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/31

4:25 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$519

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Wed 9/2

11:36 am-6:48 pm

Nonstop4h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

5:20 am-10:38 am

1 stop8h 18m

$519

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Wed 9/30

5:41 pm-5:22 am

1 stop8h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/6

5:59 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$529

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Fri 9/18

7:55 pm-10:15 am

2 stops11h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/21

5:00 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$539

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Wed 11/11

5:05 am-4:47 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/13

5:43 pm-9:48 am

1 stop19h 05m

$551

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Mon 8/17

11:20 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/25

8:40 am-10:26 am

Nonstop4h 46m

$559

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Thu 8/20

11:20 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/22

2:59 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$569

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 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

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?

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 90 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $519). Flying from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $689). 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 July 28, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport as you normally would.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights typically cost between $456 and $688 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $371 on Frontier (Oct 14-Oct 19).

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 July 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,724 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,488 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,046 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,753 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

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 07m 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 5 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 4h 14m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $509. 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 Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $216 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Southwest, starting at $271 and $377 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 63% 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?

    $97 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sun Country Air and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $142 and $171, 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 (100%), Air France (83%) or Delta (75%) 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 $140. On average you can expect to pay $873. The most popular route, (Portland - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $304.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $519). Flying from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $689). 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 5 airlines flying from Portland to Detroit

Discover the top 5 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 July 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$216Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$271Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$377Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$457Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$499Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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