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$100+ 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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — DTW
May 19 — May 261
Mon 5/19
Mon 5/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in April or October, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Friday

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 May 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$302
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$100
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$456

Good round-trip deal

$339 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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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 May 14, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/186:39 pmPDX - DTW
2 stops26h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/237:07 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop25h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$302
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/275:40 pmPDX - DTW
3 stops39h 58mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/319:50 pmDTW - PDX
2 stops17h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/13$304
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 9/256:05 amPDX - DTW
1 stop15h 40mFrontier
Mon 9/296:00 amDTW - PDX
1 stop21h 16mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$310
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/269:55 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/56:41 amDTW - PDX
1 stop10h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$313
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/56:40 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop11h 31mSun Country Air
Thu 7/177:00 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop6h 46mSun Country Air
Deal found 5/12$350
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Wed 9/174:46 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop9h 19mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/216:30 amDTW - PDX
1 stop8h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/13$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Wed 7/212:52 amPDX - DTW
1 stop16h 41mDelta
Sat 7/197:00 amDTW - PDX
1 stop16h 23mDelta
Deal found 5/13$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/201:01 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/236:00 amDTW - PDX
2 stops10h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$421
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2010:55 amPDX - DTW
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Sat 8/231:25 pmDTW - PDX
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 5/12$437

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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 May 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

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Detroit

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Price

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Wed 6/18

6:39 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops26h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/23

7:07 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop25h 21m

$302

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Tue 5/27

5:40 pm-12:38 pm

3 stops39h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/31

9:50 pm-12:42 pm

2 stops17h 52m

$304

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Thu 9/25

6:05 am-12:45 am

1 stop15h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/29

6:00 am-12:16 am

1 stop21h 16m

$310

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Thu 6/26

9:55 pm-11:04 am

1 stop10h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/5

6:41 am-2:25 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$313

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Thu 5/29

6:30 pm-10:04 am

1 stop12h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/2

11:28 am-5:31 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$345

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Wed 9/17

7:34 pm-5:05 am

1 stop6h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/22

4:51 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$387

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Wed 7/2

12:52 am-8:33 pm

1 stop16h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/19

7:00 am-8:23 pm

1 stop16h 23m

$409

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Wed 8/20

1:01 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/23

6:00 am-1:03 pm

2 stops10h 03m

$421

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Wed 8/20

10:55 am-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/23

1:25 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$437

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Sat 5/24

12:48 pm-12:44 am

1 stop8h 56m

$100

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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 May 9, 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 59 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 May 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 51% 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 May 11, 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. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 14, 2025.

The most flights from PDX to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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 May 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to Detroit, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,730 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 09m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County offered by 8 different airlines.

  • 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 $304 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and American Airlines, starting at $310 and $313 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 42% 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?

    $100 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $106 and $109, 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 China Eastern (77%), Delta (77%) or Korean Air (77%) 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 $123. On average you can expect to pay $688. The most popular route, (Portland - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $208.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 May 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$128Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$148Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$156Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$321Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$347Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$378Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$387Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$399Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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