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$129+ Cheap flights from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SEA - DTW)

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — DTW
mar. 30 — abr. 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in January or February, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) to Detroit (DTW). 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 marzo 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$201
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$129
(FlightHub)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$385

Good round-trip deal

$326 or less

Good one-way deal

$191 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Seattle/Tacoma Intl-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight deals.
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From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($73 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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Cheapest flights from Seattle to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 25, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/86:00 amSEA - DTW
1 stop9h 54mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 5/109:22 amDTW - SEA
1 stop8h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$206
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/148:56 pmSEA - DTW
1 stop12h 02mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 4/195:10 pmDTW - SEA
Nonstop4h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$226
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/1510:55 pmSEA - DTW
Nonstop4h 14mDelta
sáb. 4/194:55 pmDTW - SEA
Nonstop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/24$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/85:15 amSEA - DTW
2 stops8h 38mUnited Airlines
sáb. 5/177:23 amDTW - SEA
1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$292
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/2911:59 pmSEA - DTW
1 stop9h 53mAmerican Airlines
lun. 6/23:31 pmDTW - SEA
1 stop10h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$296
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/47:12 pmSEA - DTW
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
lun. 6/911:41 amDTW - SEA
1 stop9h 31mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$298
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jue. 6/1911:59 pmSEA - DTW
1 stop7h 14mSun Country Air
jue. 6/267:00 pmDTW - SEA
1 stop6h 50mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/24$333
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/148:45 amSEA - DTW
Nonstop4h 19mAlaska Airlines
mar. 4/225:13 pmDTW - SEA
Nonstop4h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$342
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/218:45 amSEA - DTW
Nonstop4h 19mHawaiian Airlines
lun. 4/287:00 amDTW - SEA
Nonstop4h 57mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/24$362

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Seattle

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Detroit

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SeattleDetroit

SEA - DTW

SEADTW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

jue. 5/8

6:00 am-6:54 pm

1 stop9h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 5/10

9:22 am-2:25 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$206

SeattleDetroit

SEA - DTW

SEADTW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

lun. 4/14

8:56 pm-11:58 am

1 stop12h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 4/19

5:10 pm-7:09 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

$226

SeattleDetroit

SEA - DTW

SEADTW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

mar. 4/15

10:55 pm-6:09 am

Nonstop4h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 4/19

4:55 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

$257

SeattleDetroit

SEA - DTW

SEADTW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

jue. 5/8

5:15 am-4:53 pm

2 stops8h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 5/17

7:23 am-1:43 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$292

SeattleDetroit

SEA - DTW

SEADTW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

jue. 5/29

11:59 pm-12:52 pm

1 stop9h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 6/2

3:31 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$296

SeattleDetroit

SEA - DTW

SEADTW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

mié. 6/4

7:12 pm-10:51 am

1 stop12h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 6/9

11:41 am-6:12 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$298

SeattleDetroit

SEA - DTW

SEADTW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

jue. 6/19

11:59 pm-10:13 am

1 stop7h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 6/26

7:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$333

SeattleDetroit

SEA - DTW

SEADTW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

lun. 4/14

8:45 am-4:04 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 4/22

5:13 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop4h 57m

$342

SeattleDetroit

SEA - DTW

SEADTW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

lun. 4/21

8:45 am-4:04 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 4/28

7:00 am-8:57 am

Nonstop4h 57m

$362

SeattleDetroit

SEA - DTW

SEADTW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

sáb. 4/26

9:45 pm-5:11 am

Nonstop4h 26m

$129

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Seattle to Detroit in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice 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 Seattle-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Seattle-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Seattle-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Seattle-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Seattle-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

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SEA

Use SEA Spot Saver for free security screening appointments to reduce wait times. Book online up to five days before your flight.

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DTW

Consider the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) for a quick, comfortable ride to downtown with luxury buses offering free Wi-Fi and comfy chairs.

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Best time to book a flight from Seattle to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Seattle with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seattle to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 42 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 SEA to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Seattle 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 marzo 25, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seattle to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 16, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Seattle 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 marzo 25, 2025.

The most flights from SEA to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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 marzo 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Seattle to Detroit by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight from Seattle to Detroit, you will be flying from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) take 4h 14m for a nonstop flight. There are 15 flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Detroit per day from 6 airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip from $201. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $257, and American Airlines, from $266. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 49% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $129. Users have also found prices from $149 and $156 on Hawaiian Airlines and Frontier, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport consider choosing Virgin Atlantic (97%), Hawaiian Airlines (96%) or KLM (95%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,009 for a flight from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $138 while the most popular route, (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $194.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 6 airlines flying from Seattle to Detroit

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Seattle 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 marzo 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$147Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$150Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$177Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$216Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$239Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$301Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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