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$68+ Cheap flights from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SEA - 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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — DTW
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in January or February, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Friday

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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:30 amSEA - DTW
Nonstop4h 26mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 1/66:40 amDTW - SEA
Nonstop5h 09mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 12/9$226
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/318:30 amSEA - DTW
Nonstop4h 26mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/66:40 amDTW - SEA
Nonstop5h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/9$229
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/302:54 pmSEA - DTW
1 stop17h 31mFrontier
Tue 1/68:00 amDTW - SEA
2 stops12h 51mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$242
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:30 amSEA - DTW
Nonstop4h 26mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/67:51 amDTW - SEA
1 stop10h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/311:25 pmSEA - DTW
2 stops17h 29mFrontier
Thu 1/84:43 pmDTW - SEA
1 stop21h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/3011:06 amSEA - DTW
2 stops38h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/84:43 pmDTW - SEA
1 stop21h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/311:25 pmSEA - DTW
2 stops17h 29mFrontier
Tue 1/67:51 amDTW - SEA
1 stop13h 00mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sun 12/286:00 amSEA - DTW
Nonstop4h 14mDelta
Wed 1/74:16 pmDTW - SEA
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 12/10$317

Find flight deals from Seattle to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) 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 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$226
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$68
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$557

Good round-trip deal

$341 or less

Good one-way deal

$215 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($9 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Seattle

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Detroit

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SeattleDetroit

SEA - DTW

SEADTW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 1/16

11:10 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/18

7:45 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$278

SeattleDetroit

SEA - DTW

SEADTW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 1/10

7:15 am-8:40 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

7:45 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$288

SeattleDetroit

SEA - DTW

SEADTW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 3/20

9:52 am-5:07 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/23

4:25 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$288

SeattleDetroit

SEA - DTW

SEADTW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 2/16

6:00 am-1:11 pm

Nonstop4h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

4:41 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$288

SeattleDetroit

SEA - DTW

SEADTW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 12/29

8:30 am-3:56 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/6

6:40 am-8:49 am

Nonstop5h 09m

$328

SeattleDetroit

SEA - DTW

SEADTW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 1/21

8:40 am-8:26 pm

2 stops8h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/25

7:10 am-3:44 pm

1 stop11h 34m

$333

SeattleDetroit

SEA - DTW

SEADTW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 1/8

10:58 am-8:26 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

11:05 am-9:15 pm

2 stops13h 10m

$334

SeattleDetroit

SEA - DTW

SEADTW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 1/16

9:25 am-9:14 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/18

5:30 am-3:44 pm

2 stops13h 14m

$334

SeattleDetroit

SEA - DTW

SEADTW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 1/14

8:40 am-10:10 pm

2 stops10h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/31

11:05 am-6:26 pm

2 stops10h 21m

$337

SeattleDetroit

SEA - DTW

SEADTW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 1/1

8:30 am-3:56 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/7

6:40 am-8:49 am

Nonstop5h 09m

$353

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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 Seattle 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
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 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 Seattle-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Seattle-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Seattle-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Seattle-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Seattle-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 Seattle to Detroit

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seattle to Detroit. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 87 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $148). Flying from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 SEA to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Seattle 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 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seattle to Detroit. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

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

The best insider tips for Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

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SEA

Use SEA Spot Saver for free security appointments to reduce wait times. Reserve online up to five days before your flight.

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DTW

Consider the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) for a quick, comfortable ride to downtown with Wi-Fi and charging ports.

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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 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SEA - MKE

The crew were excellent, flight good, but the actual space for a person to occupy for 4 hours seems to get smaller and smaller 🤣. I am not overweight, and average height….very uncomfortable,, especially when I couldn’t recliner the seat at all, and the pocket in front doesn’t accommodate a water bottle.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SEA - MKE

The crew were excellent, flight good, but the actual space for a person to occupy for 4 hours seems to get smaller and smaller 🤣. I am not overweight, and average height….very uncomfortable,, especially when I couldn’t recliner the seat at all, and the pocket in front doesn’t accommodate a water bottle.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SEA - MKE

The crew were excellent, flight good, but the actual space for a person to occupy for 4 hours seems to get smaller and smaller 🤣. I am not overweight, and average height….very uncomfortable,, especially when I couldn’t recliner the seat at all, and the pocket in front doesn’t accommodate a water bottle.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,818 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SEA - MKE

The crew were excellent, flight good, but the actual space for a person to occupy for 4 hours seems to get smaller and smaller 🤣. I am not overweight, and average height….very uncomfortable,, especially when I couldn’t recliner the seat at all, and the pocket in front doesn’t accommodate a water bottle.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SEA - MKE

The crew were excellent, flight good, but the actual space for a person to occupy for 4 hours seems to get smaller and smaller 🤣. I am not overweight, and average height….very uncomfortable,, especially when I couldn’t recliner the seat at all, and the pocket in front doesn’t accommodate a water bottle.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,084 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SEA - MKE

The crew were excellent, flight good, but the actual space for a person to occupy for 4 hours seems to get smaller and smaller 🤣. I am not overweight, and average height….very uncomfortable,, especially when I couldn’t recliner the seat at all, and the pocket in front doesn’t accommodate a water bottle.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Seattle 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 Seattle to Detroit?

    If you book a flight from Seattle to Detroit, you will be flying from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) take 4h 09m for a nonstop flight. There are 12 flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Detroit per day from 6 airlines.

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

    For as low as $234, Alaska Airlines can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Seattle in 4h 14m. There are 1920 mi between Seattle and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip from $138. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $148, and United Airlines, from $183. Users have found that Hawaiian Airlines is 65% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $96. Users have also found prices from $97 and $115 on Southwest and Spirit Airlines, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport consider choosing Air France (99%), Delta (94%) or Virgin Atlantic (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $744 for a flight from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $107 while the most popular route, (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $179.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle 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 Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $148). Flying from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 6 airlines flying from Seattle to Detroit

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Seattle 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$150Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$183Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$185Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$245Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$252Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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