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$107+ Cheap flights from Portland to Detroit (PDX - DTT)

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 10/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — DTT
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$264
(Priceline)

One-way from

$107
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$524

Good round-trip deal

$337 or less

Good one-way deal

$213 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 September 15, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1312:44 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop9h 15mFrontier
Sun 10/196:00 amDTW - PDX
1 stop8h 48mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$264
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1310:34 amPDX - DTW
2 stops11h 25mFrontier
Tue 10/147:55 amDTW - PDX
1 stop6h 53mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/112:52 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop29h 28mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/39:45 amDTW - PDX
1 stop27h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2112:43 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop9h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/222:22 pmDTW - PDX
2 stops21h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$268
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3012:52 pmPDX - DTW
2 stops21h 06mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/39:45 amDTW - PDX
1 stop27h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$269
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/207:15 amPDX - DTW
1 stop13h 43mFrontier
Sun 9/2110:29 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop22h 59mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1612:43 pmPDX - DTW
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/226:00 amDTW - PDX
1 stop8h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$271
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/26:05 amPDX - DTW
1 stop15h 41mFrontier
Sun 10/56:10 amDTW - PDX
2 stops31h 14mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$272
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1612:43 pmPDX - DTW
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/236:00 amDTW - PDX
1 stop8h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$273
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/216:05 amPDX - DTW
1 stop15h 41mFrontier
Sun 9/286:10 amDTW - PDX
2 stops31h 14mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/127:30 pmPDX - DTW
2 stops26h 29mFrontier
Sat 10/187:55 amDTW - PDX
1 stop30h 53mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$278

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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 September 15, 2025.
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

Tue 11/4

3:19 pm-6:28 am

1 stop12h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/3

4:32 pm-12:16 am

1 stop10h 44m

$383

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Fri 10/17

2:18 pm-6:00 am

1 stop12h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/19

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

$394

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Sun 12/14

7:25 am-4:45 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/25

6:40 am-4:57 pm

2 stops13h 17m

$411

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Tue 9/30

4:46 pm-5:07 am

1 stop9h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

5:12 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$436

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Tue 9/23

5:47 pm-5:07 am

1 stop8h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/7

5:12 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$442

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Tue 11/25

5:20 am-5:21 am

1 stop21h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/2

5:41 pm-12:46 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$442

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Thu 12/11

7:25 am-4:45 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/29

6:40 am-10:53 am

1 stop7h 13m

$442

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Wed 10/29

6:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/2

5:41 pm-12:19 am

1 stop9h 38m

$442

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/28

7:13 am-11:02 am

1 stop6h 49m

$442

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Sun 11/2

5:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/28

7:13 am-11:02 am

1 stop6h 49m

$442

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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 September 12, 2025.

Booking 6 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Detroit (average of $250). 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 September 15, 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 51% 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 September 14, 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. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Portland to Detroit

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 September 15, 2025.

The most flights from PDX to DTT are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 September 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to Detroit, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,015 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,172 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 4 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 11m.

  • How long is the flight from Portland to Detroit?

    Delta and Alaska Airlines can get you from Portland to Detroit in just under 6h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 49m. 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 Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $158 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Sun Country Air, starting at $164 and $285 round-trip. These flights start at 69% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Consider Air France (77%), Virgin Atlantic (77%) or Delta (73%) 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 $485 for a flight from Portland to Detroit. The cheapest flight overall is $110 while the most popular route, (Portland - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $239.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Detroit (average of $250). 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$158Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$164Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$285Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$306Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$321Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$383Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$384Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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