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$60+ Cheap flights from Portland to Detroit (PDX - DTT)

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PDX — DTT
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
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 January 27, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 3/210:18 pm
PDX
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DTW
2 stops22h 37m
Frontier
Sun 3/810:27 pm
DTW
-
PDX
1 stop15h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 3/210:18 pm
PDX
-
DTW
1 stop27h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/810:27 pm
DTW
-
PDX
1 stop15h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 3/88:09 pm
PDX
-
DTW
2 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/1411:54 am
DTW
-
PDX
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$207
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3011:48 am
PDX
-
DTW
1 stop20h 10m
Frontier
Mon 5/410:27 pm
DTW
-
PDX
1 stop17h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 3/210:18 pm
PDX
-
DTW
1 stop27h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/910:27 pm
DTW
-
PDX
2 stops37h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 3/812:04 pm
PDX
-
DTW
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/136:32 pm
DTW
-
PDX
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$243
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/61:48 pm
PDX
-
DTW
1 stop28h 53m
Frontier
Sun 5/1011:54 am
DTW
-
PDX
1 stop26h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$246
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1812:27 pm
PDX
-
DTW
1 stop19h 31m
Frontier
Sun 4/2611:54 am
DTW
-
PDX
1 stop26h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$267
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/25:30 pm
PDX
-
DTW
1 stop9h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/57:09 am
DTW
-
PDX
1 stop6h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$277
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2611:40 pm
PDX
-
DTW
1 stop9h 44m
JetBlue
Sat 5/301:19 pm
DTW
-
PDX
1 stop12h 06m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/25$282
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Thu 6/46:40 pm
PDX
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DTW
1 stop12h 57m
Sun Country Air
Fri 6/1211:15 am
DTW
-
PDX
1 stop14h 28m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 1/25$284

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 (DTT). 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$181
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$60
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$687

Good round-trip deal

$363 or less

Good one-way deal

$278 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Detroit that are best for you.

Fly from

Portland

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Wed 7/1

11:59 pm-9:09 am

1 stop6h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/6

11:27 am-10:43 pm

1 stop14h 16m

$295

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Sat 6/6

6:28 pm-9:04 am

1 stop11h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/12

11:15 am-10:43 pm

1 stop14h 28m

$300

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Wed 4/22

1:52 pm-5:49 am

1 stop12h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/29

5:10 pm-8:01 am

1 stop17h 51m

$303

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Thu 4/16

9:00 am-3:59 pm

1 stop27h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/25

7:09 am-9:31 am

1 stop29h 22m

$313

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Fri 4/24

8:30 pm-4:14 pm

1 stop16h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

7:09 am-10:56 am

1 stop6h 47m

$313

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Sat 6/6

6:28 pm-9:04 am

1 stop11h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/14

7:00 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$315

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Sun 6/7

6:40 pm-10:12 am

1 stop12h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/12

11:15 am-10:43 pm

1 stop14h 28m

$335

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Thu 7/23

11:59 pm-10:12 am

1 stop7h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/26

7:49 pm-4:44 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$335

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Sun 6/7

6:40 pm-10:12 am

1 stop12h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/14

7:00 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$350

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Sun 4/19

9:00 am-3:59 pm

1 stop27h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

7:09 am-10:56 am

1 stop6h 47m

$354

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-Detroit 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 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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Detroit. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland to Detroit. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Detroit?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Detroit (average of $170). Flying from Portland to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of $430). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Portland to Detroit?

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 January 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to Detroit, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,056 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

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.

  • How long is the flight from Portland to Detroit?

    Sun Country Air and Alaska Airlines can get you from Portland to Detroit in just under 6h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 47m. Portland and Detroit 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 round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Portland to Detroit 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 Sun Country Air, starting at $170 and $285 round-trip. These flights start at 80% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland to Detroit one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $57. Spirit Airlines flights start at $95 while deals on American Airlines start at $98 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Portland to Detroit?

    Consider Korean Air (73%), Delta (65%) or KLM (56%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Portland to Detroit.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to Detroit?

    On average you can expect to pay $574 for a flight from Portland to Detroit. The cheapest flight overall is $164 while the most popular route, (Portland - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $191.

  • 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?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Detroit (average of $170). Flying from Portland to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of $430). 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$103Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$170Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$285Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$285Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$321Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$369Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$387Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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