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$83+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland (DTW - PDX)

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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — PDX
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/187:50 amDTW - PDX
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Thu 12/2512:47 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop19h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$393
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2310:01 pmDTW - PDX
2 stops19h 59mFrontier
Thu 1/1511:59 amPDX - DTW
1 stop20h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$403
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2310:01 pmDTW - PDX
2 stops19h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/126:34 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop20h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$427
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/238:46 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop21h 14mFrontier
Fri 1/1611:59 amPDX - DTW
2 stops23h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$446
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/237:50 amDTW - PDX
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Sun 1/111:02 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop8h 02mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$447
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2310:01 pmDTW - PDX
2 stops19h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/105:26 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop8h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$450
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/257:50 amDTW - PDX
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Thu 1/112:47 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop19h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$463
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:50 amDTW - PDX
1 stop8h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/316:02 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop14h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$469
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/248:34 amDTW - PDX
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/1510:17 amPDX - DTW
1 stop10h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$481

Find flight deals from Detroit to Portland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Portland (PDX). 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 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$156
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$83
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$535

Good round-trip deal

$849 or less

Good one-way deal

$598 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Portland 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland that are best for you.

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Detroit

Fly to

Portland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitPortland

DTW - PDX

DTWPDX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

6:00 am-4:16 pm

1 stop13h 16m

Portland

Sun 1/18

8:18 am-12:04 am

1 stop12h 46m

$252

DetroitPortland

DTW - PDX

DTWPDX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/17

5:15 pm-9:29 am

1 stop19h 14m

Portland

Tue 1/20

9:10 am-4:19 pm

1 stop28h 09m

$285

DetroitPortland

DTW - PDX

DTWPDX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

8:30 am-8:59 pm

1 stop15h 29m

Portland

Wed 1/21

7:10 am-6:30 am

1 stop20h 20m

$285

DetroitPortland

DTW - PDX

DTWPDX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/9

8:30 am-8:59 pm

1 stop15h 29m

Portland

Fri 1/16

5:15 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$286

DetroitPortland

DTW - PDX

DTWPDX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

5:15 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Portland

Wed 1/21

5:35 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop19h 44m

$286

DetroitPortland

DTW - PDX

DTWPDX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/17

5:15 pm-12:38 pm

1 stop22h 23m

Portland

Wed 1/21

9:30 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop15h 49m

$286

DetroitPortland

DTW - PDX

DTWPDX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/15

8:30 am-12:17 am

1 stop18h 47m

Portland

Wed 1/21

7:10 am-6:30 am

1 stop20h 20m

$286

DetroitPortland

DTW - PDX

DTWPDX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/9

5:15 pm-9:23 am

1 stop19h 08m

Portland

Tue 1/13

9:10 am-4:19 pm

1 stop28h 09m

$286

DetroitPortland

DTW - PDX

DTWPDX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/20

5:22 pm-10:46 am

1 stop20h 24m

Portland

Sun 3/1

7:05 am-4:26 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$287

DetroitPortland

DTW - PDX

DTWPDX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/27

9:01 am-6:43 pm

1 stop12h 42m

Portland

Mon 3/2

10:18 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop17h 02m

$300

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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 Detroit to Portland in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Portland flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Portland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Portland flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Portland flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Portland 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 Detroit to Portland

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Portland. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 18 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland (average of $163). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland in November is currently the most expensive (average of $286). 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 DTW to PDX?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Portland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 50% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Portland. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Portland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Portland. 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 Portland. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,093 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,081 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you wish to fly to Portland from Detroit, then you need to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Portland. There are 2 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Portland (PDX) per day to choose from. Flights to Portland from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are available from 8 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 51m is how long a nonstop flight from Detroit to Portland typically takes.

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

    A quick flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland can take about 13h 16m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $252. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Portland are separated by a distance of 1946 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $151 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Sun Country Air and Spirit Airlines, starting at $152 and $169 round-trip. Frontier is 67% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $76 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $113 and Sun Country Air from $117 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland consider choosing Korean Air (83%), Delta (73%) or Air France (49%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $799 for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland. The cheapest flight overall is $408 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Portland) is currently priced at $177.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland (average of $163). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland in November is currently the most expensive (average of $286). 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 Detroit to Portland

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Portland. 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$152Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$157Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$169Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$288Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$297Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$369Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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