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$86+ 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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — DTT
Mar 17 — Mar 241
Mon 3/17
Mon 3/24
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Portland to Detroit All airports are usually found in April or August, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$86
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$592

Good round-trip deal

$352 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 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 March 12, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Wed 4/21:51 pmPDX - DTW
2 stops21h 01mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/61:36 pmDTW - PDX
2 stops23h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/11$309
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/276:35 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop21h 18mSun Country Air
Mon 9/110:10 amDTW - PDX
1 stop10h 23mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/12$315
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Sat 3/156:32 amPDX - DTW
1 stop10h 05mFrontier
Sun 3/162:43 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop12h 54mFrontier
Deal found 3/11$322
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 3/276:50 pmPDX - DTW
2 stops14h 41mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/32:42 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$323
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1410:59 pmPDX - DTW
Nonstop4h 08mDelta
Sun 4/208:19 pmDTW - PDX
Nonstop4h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/12$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Tue 5/2011:14 amPDX - DTW
1 stop10h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/313:47 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$353
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Fri 9/198:45 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop7h 02mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 9/268:15 amDTW - PDX
1 stop8h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/11$358
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Mon 4/146:00 amPDX - DTW
1 stop7h 04mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/165:10 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop9h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/11$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2311:59 pmPDX - DTW
1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/286:00 amDTW - PDX
2 stops10h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$364
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Mon 5/125:45 amPDX - DTW
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Thu 5/295:55 pmDTW - PDX
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/11$393

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 March 12, 2025.

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Portland

Fly to

Detroit

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Depart

Return

Price

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Wed 4/2

1:51 pm-1:52 pm

2 stops21h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/6

1:36 pm-10:20 am

2 stops23h 44m

$309

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Wed 8/27

6:35 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop21h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/1

10:10 am-5:33 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$315

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Thu 3/27

6:50 pm-12:31 pm

2 stops14h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/3

2:42 pm-12:37 am

1 stop12h 55m

$323

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Mon 4/14

10:59 pm-6:07 am

Nonstop4h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/19

8:40 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

$339

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Sat 3/22

11:43 am-4:55 am

1 stop14h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/25

2:43 pm-12:37 am

1 stop12h 54m

$345

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Tue 5/20

11:14 am-12:29 am

1 stop10h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/31

3:47 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$353

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Fri 5/16

5:30 pm-5:14 am

1 stop8h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/20

7:00 am-12:18 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$358

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Mon 4/14

6:00 am-4:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/16

5:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$359

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Fri 5/23

11:59 pm-10:05 am

1 stop7h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/28

6:00 am-1:00 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$364

PortlandDetroit

PDX - DTW

PDXDTW

Portland

Mon 5/12

5:45 am-5:25 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/29

5:55 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$393

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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 March.
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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Portland with our price prediction graph.
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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 March 7, 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 March 12, 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 59% 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 March 9, 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 March 12, 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
4,297 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,297 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,297 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,732 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,297 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,953 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,297 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,320 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,297 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,623 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,297 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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 $309 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Sun Country Air and Delta, starting at $315 and $339 round-trip. These flights start at 43% 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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $86. Frontier flights start at $90 while deals on Sun Country Air start at $158 one-way.

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

    Consider KLM (0%), Air France (0%) or Delta (0%) 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 $733 for a flight from Portland to Detroit. The cheapest flight overall is $103 while the most popular route, (Portland - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $178.

  • 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 March 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$141Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$151Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$156Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$329Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$347Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$378Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$406Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$443Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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