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$96+ 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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — DTT
Nov 19 — Nov 261
Wed 11/19
Wed 11/26
1 adult, Economy
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 10/2711:45 amPDX - DTW
1 stop25h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/37:26 pmDTW - PDX
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/18$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 12/69:48 amPDX - DTW
2 stops16h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/1310:33 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop21h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/18$341
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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.
Sun 11/235:20 amPDX - DTW
1 stop21h 01mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/85:41 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop18h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/18$342
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 10/2812:52 pmPDX - DTW
2 stops25h 20mFrontier
Mon 11/35:14 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop21h 42mFrontier
Deal found 10/18$343
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 11/263:59 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop16h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/79:25 amDTW - PDX
1 stop12h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/18$344
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 10/2812:52 pmPDX - DTW
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/210:52 amDTW - PDX
1 stop25h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$347
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Fri 11/2110:50 amPDX - DTW
2 stops15h 31mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/237:13 amDTW - PDX
1 stop26h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/19$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 11/233:59 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop16h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/610:33 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop21h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/18$350
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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
1 stop24h 27mFrontier
Sun 11/29:05 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop17h 51mFrontier
Deal found 10/18$352
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 10/2312:43 pmPDX - DTW
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/276:00 amDTW - PDX
1 stop8h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 11/248:59 amPDX - DTW
2 stops12h 51mFrontier
Thu 12/115:20 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop21h 36mFrontier
Deal found 10/18$357
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 12/412:51 pmPDX - DTW
2 stops20h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/89:15 amDTW - PDX
1 stop10h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/18$360

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 October 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$339
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$96
(Trip.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$589

Good round-trip deal

$333 or less

Good one-way deal

$249 or less
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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 October 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Detroit that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Price

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Fri 12/5

7:25 am-4:45 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/10

5:41 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop22h 01m

$369

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Thu 12/18

6:26 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop23h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/22

8:58 pm-5:14 pm

1 stop23h 16m

$370

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Tue 11/25

5:20 am-5:21 am

1 stop21h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/9

5:41 pm-9:32 am

1 stop18h 51m

$414

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Wed 12/3

5:49 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop19h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/7

5:41 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop22h 01m

$428

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Fri 11/7

10:28 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop14h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/17

4:51 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$440

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Wed 11/26

3:59 pm-11:43 am

1 stop16h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/1

10:02 am-11:35 am

1 stop28h 33m

$455

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Tue 12/2

5:15 pm-9:03 am

2 stops12h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/12

8:25 am-10:40 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$460

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Tue 12/2

5:15 pm-9:03 am

2 stops12h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/10

12:43 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop12h 57m

$460

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Mon 12/1

5:26 pm-11:36 am

2 stops15h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/8

12:22 pm-12:15 am

2 stops14h 53m

$466

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Wed 12/3

1:34 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop24h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/6

2:10 pm-9:50 am

2 stops22h 40m

$466

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 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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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 October 17, 2025.

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 $493). 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 October 20, 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 42% 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 October 19, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Detroit 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

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 October 20, 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 October 20, 2025.
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
11,134 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,134 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,134 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,134 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,976 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,134 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,993 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,134 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,130 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,134 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.

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 10m.

  • How long is the flight from Portland to Detroit?

    Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Air can get you from Portland to Detroit in just under 6h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 34m. 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 $158 and $285 round-trip. These flights start at 79% 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 $118. Sun Country Air flights start at $143 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $151 one-way.

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

    Consider Air France (93%), Virgin Atlantic (87%) or Delta (82%) 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 $779 for a flight from Portland to Detroit. The cheapest flight overall is $142 while the most popular route, (Portland - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $197.

  • 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 $493). 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 October 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$116Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$160Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$285Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$285Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$321Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$380Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$387Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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