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$82+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seattle (DTW - SEA)

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 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SEA
Mar 1 — Mar 81
Sat 3/1
Sat 3/8
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Seattle/Tacoma Intl are usually found in February or April, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle (SEA). 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 February 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$204
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$82
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$312

Good round-trip deal

$390 or less

Good one-way deal

$220 or less
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Seattle
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Seattle. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 24, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Tue 3/186:45 amDTW - SEA
1 stop10h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/259:48 amSEA - DTW
1 stop23h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$201
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Wed 3/1910:59 amDTW - SEA
1 stop11h 10mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/279:48 amSEA - DTW
1 stop17h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/22$204
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 6/119:54 pmDTW - SEA
1 stop24h 58mFrontier
Mon 6/166:00 amSEA - DTW
1 stop15h 41mFrontier
Deal found 2/22$226
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Tue 3/258:30 amDTW - SEA
Nonstop5h 12mDelta
Tue 4/110:55 pmSEA - DTW
Nonstop4h 23mDelta
Deal found 2/24$257
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Tue 5/67:00 amDTW - SEA
Nonstop4h 57mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/218:30 amSEA - DTW
Nonstop4h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/24$302
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Tue 5/207:00 amDTW - SEA
Nonstop4h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/278:30 amSEA - DTW
Nonstop4h 23mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/23$312
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Fri 5/3010:10 amDTW - SEA
1 stop15h 41mSun Country Air
Sun 6/811:59 pmSEA - DTW
1 stop6h 06mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/23$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Sat 3/810:59 amDTW - SEA
1 stop15h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/1512:59 amSEA - DTW
1 stop10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$341
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/812:45 pmDTW - SEA
1 stop12h 53mJetBlue
Wed 3/1911:48 pmSEA - DTW
1 stop9h 11mJetBlue
Deal found 2/23$361

Find flights from Detroit to Seattle within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Seattle 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 February 24, 2025.

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DetroitSeattle

DTW - SEA

DTWSEA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/16

5:30 am-8:01 pm

2 stops17h 31m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/23

12:30 pm-12:22 am

1 stop8h 52m

$204

DetroitSeattle

DTW - SEA

DTWSEA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/6

4:46 pm-11:46 am

2 stops22h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 3/10

2:02 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop20h 51m

$206

DetroitSeattle

DTW - SEA

DTWSEA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/2

5:10 pm-7:09 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/9

8:45 am-4:04 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

$257

DetroitSeattle

DTW - SEA

DTWSEA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/25

12:21 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/1

10:55 pm-6:18 am

Nonstop4h 23m

$267

DetroitSeattle

DTW - SEA

DTWSEA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/23

7:00 am-8:57 am

Nonstop4h 57m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 5/2

9:45 pm-5:11 am

Nonstop4h 26m

$277

DetroitSeattle

DTW - SEA

DTWSEA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/23

3:36 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 4/26

12:59 am-2:22 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$353

DetroitSeattle

DTW - SEA

DTWSEA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/17

10:26 pm-11:46 am

1 stop16h 20m

$82

DetroitSeattle

DTW - SEA

DTWSEA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/11

6:45 am-2:02 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$122

DetroitSeattle

DTW - SEA

DTWSEA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/26

7:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

$129

DetroitSeattle

DTW - SEA

DTWSEA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/25

7:00 am-8:57 am

Nonstop4h 57m

$155

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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 Seattle 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
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FareScanPrice 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Seattle flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Seattle flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Seattle flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Seattle 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Seattle 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 Seattle

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Seattle

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Seattle. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seattle. 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seattle?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seattle (average of $238). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 SEA?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Seattle. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 24, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seattle in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Seattle. Price data was last updated on February 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seattle flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seattle

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Seattle. 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 February 24, 2025.

The most flights from DTW to SEA are scheduled on a Wednesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Rainfall in Seattle by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Seattle ranges from 0.7 - 6.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Seattle when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

Temperature in Seattle by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seattle, 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 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seattle. 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 Seattle. Reviews last updated February 24, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Detroit to Seattle have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,710 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,175 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,740 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you wish to fly to Seattle from Detroit, then you need to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Seattle/Tacoma Intl. There are 10 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) per day to choose from. Flights to Seattle from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are available from 7 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 52m is how long a nonstop flight from Detroit to Seattle/Tacoma Intl typically takes.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seattle is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $204 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Delta, starting at $257 and $267 round-trip. These flights start at 45% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $82. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seattle for a low price.

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

    Before booking your flight to Seattle from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Hawaiian Airlines (92%), LATAM Airlines (89%), Aeromexico( 89%).

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

    While on average a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seattle is generally $849, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $128. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Seattle/Tacoma Intl), you can expect to pay $157 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Seattle 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 Seattle?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seattle (average of $238). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 7 airlines flying from Detroit to Seattle

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Seattle. 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 February 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$90Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$144Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$180Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$204Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$254Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$271Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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