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$126+ Cheap flights from Portland to Detroit (PDX - DTT)

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PDX — DTT
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to Detroit All airports are usually found in April or August, booked 56 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 (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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$128
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$508

Good round-trip deal

$412 or less

Good one-way deal

$189 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 July 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/283:10 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop12h 54mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/49:53 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop14h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$259
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sun 8/1711:59 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop7h 14mSun Country Air
Thu 9/48:08 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop24h 10mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/2$260
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 8/151:40 pmPDX - DTW
2 stops14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/2011:21 amDTW - PDX
1 stop10h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$263
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 8/19:44 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop30h 16mFrontier
Thu 8/76:00 amDTW - PDX
1 stop21h 16mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$265

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Portland

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Detroit

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Price

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Mon 7/28

3:10 pm-7:04 am

1 stop12h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/4

9:53 pm-9:18 am

1 stop14h 25m

$259

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Sun 8/17

11:59 pm-10:13 am

1 stop7h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/4

8:08 pm-5:18 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$260

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Fri 8/15

1:40 pm-7:00 am

2 stops14h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/20

11:21 am-6:57 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$263

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Fri 8/1

9:44 pm-7:00 am

1 stop30h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/7

6:00 am-12:16 am

1 stop21h 16m

$265

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Thu 8/21

12:18 pm-12:44 am

1 stop9h 26m

$126

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Wed 8/6

10:23 am-5:08 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$128

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Sun 7/27

11:55 pm-10:13 am

1 stop7h 18m

$137

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Fri 8/8

4:37 pm-11:08 pm

2 stops27h 31m

$149

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Tue 8/19

10:55 am-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$205

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Detroit

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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 June 27, 2025.

Booking 56 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Portland to Detroit 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 DTT?

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 3, 2025.

When flying from Portland to Detroit, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 54% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Detroit. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Detroit flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

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 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to Detroit, such as Southwest, Delta, and Sun Country Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
339 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,094 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,284 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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?

    You will need to book a flight from Portland to Detroit All airports if you want to fly from Portland to Detroit. At least 8 different airlines have flights from Portland (PDX) to All airports (DTT) on a regular basis. There are 2 flights to Detroit from the Portland airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from PDX to DTT to be around 4h 08m.

  • 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 $259 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Sun Country Air and Frontier, starting at $260 and $265 round-trip. These flights start at 49% 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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $128. Sun Country Air flights start at $137 while deals on Frontier start at $147 one-way.

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

    Consider Korean Air (87%), Delta (81%) or Air France (71%) 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 $912 for a flight from Portland to Detroit. The cheapest flight overall is $123 while the most popular route, (Portland - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $190.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Portland to Detroit 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$120Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$148Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$285Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$321Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$347Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$378Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$383Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$396Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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