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$84+ Cheap flights from Portland to Detroit (PDX - DTT)

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$294
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$84
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$661

Good round-trip deal

$401 or less

Good one-way deal

$208 or less
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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 febrero 20, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/102:33 pmPDX - DTW
2 stops18h 07mSpirit Airlines
dom. 4/1310:26 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop12h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$294
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/249:07 amPDX - DTW
1 stop12h 24mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 5/316:00 amDTW - PDX
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$310
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
dom. 7/1311:59 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop6h 06mSun Country Air
lun. 7/2810:05 amDTW - PDX
1 stop15h 41mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/20$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
sáb. 5/1010:55 pmPDX - DTW
Nonstop4h 16mDelta
mar. 5/207:55 pmDTW - PDX
Nonstop4h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/20$317
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 3/296:32 amPDX - DTW
1 stop10h 05mFrontier
jue. 4/32:42 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop12h 55mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
vie. 5/165:05 amPDX - DTW
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
mar. 5/205:30 amDTW - PDX
1 stop11h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$355
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
jue. 3/2011:50 amPDX - DTW
1 stop25h 14mAlaska Airlines
lun. 3/245:10 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop19h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$387
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mar. 4/227:54 amPDX - DTW
2 stops11h 35mUnited Airlines
sáb. 4/2611:00 amDTW - PDX
2 stops12h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$438
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/2510:20 amPDX - DTW
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
lun. 4/285:55 pmDTW - PDX
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$450
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
vie. 5/165:30 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop8h 44mHawaiian Airlines
dom. 5/187:00 amDTW - PDX
1 stop8h 18mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$476

Find flights from Portland to Detroit within your budget

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 febrero 20, 2025.

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Portland

Fly to

Detroit

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Depart

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Price

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

jue. 4/10

2:33 pm-11:40 am

2 stops18h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 4/13

10:26 pm-8:22 am

1 stop12h 56m

$294

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

sáb. 5/24

9:07 am-12:31 am

1 stop12h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 5/31

6:00 am-12:40 am

1 stop21h 40m

$310

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

dom. 7/13

11:59 pm-9:05 am

1 stop6h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 7/28

10:05 am-10:46 pm

1 stop15h 41m

$315

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

sáb. 5/10

10:55 pm-6:11 am

Nonstop4h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 5/20

7:55 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

$317

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

sáb. 3/29

6:32 am-7:37 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 4/3

2:42 pm-12:37 am

1 stop12h 55m

$320

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

vie. 5/16

5:05 am-4:51 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 5/20

5:30 am-2:16 pm

1 stop11h 46m

$355

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

jue. 3/20

11:50 am-4:04 pm

1 stop25h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 3/24

5:10 pm-9:51 am

1 stop19h 41m

$387

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

mar. 4/22

7:54 am-10:29 pm

2 stops11h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 4/26

11:00 am-8:09 pm

2 stops12h 09m

$438

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

vie. 4/25

10:20 am-10:55 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 4/28

5:55 pm-12:35 am

2 stops9h 40m

$450

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

vie. 5/16

5:30 pm-5:14 am

1 stop8h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 5/18

7:00 am-12:18 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$476

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Portland to Detroit in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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

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Travel insights for flights from Portland to Detroit

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Portland to Detroit including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 February 14, 2025.

Booking 54 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 febrero 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 58% 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 February 16, 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.

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 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 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, 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 febrero 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Portland to Detroit, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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 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 $294 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Sun Country Air and Delta, starting at $315 and $317 round-trip. These flights start at 48% 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 $84. Spirit Airlines flights start at $93 while deals on Sun Country Air start at $143 one-way.

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

    Consider China Eastern (100%), Korean Air (100%) or Delta (56%) 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 $771 for a flight from Portland to Detroit. The cheapest flight overall is $167 while the most popular route, (Portland - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $140.

  • 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 febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$141Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$152Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$156Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$329Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$347Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$378Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$436Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$493Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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