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$84 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Portland

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Cheapest round-trip
$126
Overall average: $458
Frontier
Sat 3/7Mon 3/9
DTW - PDX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$519
Typical prices: $519-$609
Delta
Thu 3/12Sat 3/14
DTW - PDX • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Portland (DTW-PDX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Portland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Portland

Sat, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 9
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11:54 am - 10:09 am
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25h 15m
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12:04 pm - 10:59 am
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19h 55m
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$126Frontier
Sat, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 9
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11:54 am - 10:09 am
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25h 15m
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12:04 pm - 10:59 am
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19h 55m
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$128Frontier
Sat, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 9
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12:52 pm - 10:59 am
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19h 07m
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$174Frontier
Sun, Mar 8 - Fri, Mar 13
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10:27 pm - 11:09 am
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15h 42m
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12:04 pm - 10:59 am
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19h 55m
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$180Frontier
Sat, Mar 7 - Wed, Mar 11
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25h 15m
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9:53 am - 12:29 am
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11h 36m
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$185Frontier
Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 16
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26h 15m
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9:53 pm - 12:29 am
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23h 36m
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$195Frontier
Sat, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 9
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$204Frontier
Sat, Mar 14 - Mon, Mar 16
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$206Frontier
Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 16
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9:53 pm - 12:29 am
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$222Frontier
Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 16
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26h 58m
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$226Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Portland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Portland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Detroit to Portland? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Portland?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Detroit to Portland, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Portland, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland is April, where tickets cost $399 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $564 and $529 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Portland

 
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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$84
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Portland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Portland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Portland flights

  • Is there an airline on this trip that has a service for my kids to fly by themselves?

    United Airlines extends a unique service for children between the ages of 5 and 14. Within this service, the airline takes care to verify and update all the children's contact information. Additionally, United Airlines provides these young travelers with a dedicated wristband and a folio to securely hold their travel documents. Upon boarding the flight, the children get the chance to meet the pilots before being accompanied to their designated seats.

  • What is a good choice for an airline if I want to minimize my impact on the environment during my trip?

    Frontier Airlines takes pride in operating the largest A320neo fleet, with an average age of only four years. This modern fleet enables them to make a substantial reduction in their carbon footprint by consuming less fuel. In 2021, Frontier introduced new Recaro seats that offer enhanced comfort to passengers. Additionally, these seats are lightweight, resulting in a remarkable 30% reduction in overall weight. This reduction in weight plays a significant role in minimizing the airline's environmental impact.

  • What are some reasons to think about upgrading to Business Class on American Airlines?

    When contemplating an upgrade to Business Class on American Airlines, there are several enticing factors to consider. Firstly, you'll enjoy wider seats accompanied by ample legroom, providing enhanced comfort throughout your journey. Additionally, Business Class offers a broader range of meal options, which can be paired with award-winning wines, elevating your dining experience. Moreover, you'll have access to a robust inflight entertainment system, allowing you to enjoy a variety of entertainment options at no additional cost.

  • Can I take my pet on a flight on this trip?

    When flying with Spirit Airlines and bringing your pet, please ensure that it is safely housed in an approved container that should not exceed 18 x 14 x 9 inches and should be able to fit underneath the seat in front of the passenger accompanying the pet. Moreover, the combined weight of the pet and carrier should not exceed 40 lb.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland was $84 for a one-way ticket and $126 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Portland?

    A passport is not required to fly from Detroit to Portland.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Portland?

    Detroit airport is called Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and the only airport in Portland is Portland.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Portland?

    Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Portland flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Portland?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Portland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Portland?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Portland, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Portland, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Portland are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $368 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $456 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Portland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Portland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Portland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Portland from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Portland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Portland with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and PDX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Portland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Portland from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $698 or less one-way and $519 or less round-trip.
  • A convenient way to get to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is to travel on the Line 261 bus operated by Southeast Michigan SMART that travels to the airport from the Michigan and Cass Station in about 1 hour.
  • For those that will be taking a one-stop flight on this trip, you should expect to have a layover at Denver International Airport (DEN), Chicago O' Hare International Airport (ORD), or Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).
  • On Alaska Airlines, you can take one small personal item such as a purse, briefcase, or laptop bag on board. One piece of carry-on-sized luggage no bigger than 22 x 14 x 9 inches, including wheels and handle with no weight limit, will be allowed free of charge.
  • When traveling with United Airlines and checking baggage, it's important to keep in mind that each bag must not exceed dimensions of 30 x 20 x 12 inches and a weight of 50 lb. However, if you are flying in First or Business Classes, the weight limit for checked bags is increased to 70 lb.
  • When flying with American Airlines, you can bring a golf bag that has clubs, balls, tees, and one pair of shoes. Remember that regular checked bag fees will be applicable for bags weighing up to 50 lb and measuring up to 126 inches in total dimensions.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Portland?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Portland.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Portland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Portland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11779 reviews
8.5Crew
7.1Food
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
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we bought Mediterranean boxes for lunch. The salami in mine had gone bad long ago, but my partner had good salami and could eat it. Could I buy assigned seats? I guess that I didn't spend enough, so sat at the back of the plane

6.0 GoodSuzanne, Jan 2026
JFK - PDX
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we bought Mediterranean boxes for lunch. The salami in mine had gone bad long ago, but my partner had good salami and could eat it. Could I buy assigned seats? I guess that I didn't spend enough, so sat at the back of the plane

the flight attendant was so great and the upgrade to first class was top notch

There was no food or entertainment, thus thus the neutral rating.

The Alaska Airlines app made it very difficult to find my boarding pass. It was very frustrating to use! The flight itself was flawless.

No communication with delayed and canceled flights. Completely in the dark for the whole experience.

You need categories to denote when food and entertainment are not available.

Alaska is generally the airline I fly nearly all the time. I nearly always have wonderful experiences on Alaska and never a complaint. However, this entire flight felt like we were in the cheap seats the entire time and I had even upgraded to a cushier seat. For an over six hour flight (that became 7 hours) there was no online entertainment. I couldn’t connect to Wi-Fi and we were offered one snack and one drink. We were instructed to go to a particular baggage claim and 30 minutes later our bag still hadn’t come out and it turned out it was the wrong carousel announced. So overall, this flight was a series of mishaps really less than mediocre service even though flight attendants were wonderful.

Alaska is a great airline. Unfortunately, our flight was canceled in a really late hour and it caused a lot of hardship in my travel process.

More comfortable than the flight to Los Angeles. But food was mediocre again. Attendants kind and courteous.

Alaska Airlines has the best service of airlines I have flown the last couple years. I always choose them first.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

The seats were comfortable, and the boarding process was pretty smooth.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

The crew canceled the complementary snack and drink in anticipation of turbulence that never materialized. I was counting on the drink (water) to take the the doses of medication - prescribed for my heart condition - that were due during the flight. Since no snack or meal was served on this flight, I cannot rate the food quality. Otherwise, this flight was excellent.

Departure was delayed more than 1/2 hour while we waited for luggage (only) transfer from another flight/plane. Once approved for takeoff, the flight was excellent.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

Pretty seamless, just a tad bit late in taking off and landing.

There was no wifi available on this flight. And there were no screens, no onboard entertainment, no entertainment options at all. It was like travelling in the 1990s again, except without even a main screen for options. Seats, as usual, were tight and uncomfortable.

Good seat comfort ORF to ATL. Bad seat ATL to SEA (terrible lumbar support, hard, ouch)..

Because I was moved to an exit row, the snacks in economy comfort, the selection of snacks was better.

I upgraded to first. Quick and easy boarding. Comfortable seat with power and a nice IPA.

Probably not the fault of Delta but there was delay after delay after delay and I ended up getting home 4 hours later then I should have at 1:30 in the morning

No in flight service, no explanation - FC got service, C+ did not, unsure about Economy. No turbulence to speak of, so I guess another way to cut cost, or promote health and well being of Delta employees? Also, boarding in MEM combined zones, and with overhead space already full on both flights after Zone 2/ Diamond, presents a huge challenge to find a space for a bag. Delta, other than point A to B, is no longer reasonable to fly - very poor experiences, not even taking into account the chastising at the gate and rude crews, across the board.

It would have been better if the flight wasn't delayed by 2.5 hours

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

Delta flight Delay for ,more that two hours i.e original flight was 6.30 PM and it starts at 8.45 PM, When we connect Delta team for meal vouchers as it is late arrival in designation,But we did not get it as per delta policy , which is not good for mid night arrival,

Inexperienced boarding crew allowed too many bags on to a full flight and delayed takeoff causing a missed connection and unplanned overnight stay. There was a hotel at the airport but Delta would not pay for it offering only to shuttle me to an area hotel. Never even offerred so much as an apology by anyone working for Delta.

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

Very good. Because of the delays with my previous flight, I missed my connection, but I was able to book another flight through the United app easily.

I wish there were outlets to charge my iPhone. The crew was great; we had a female pilot who was great with explaining what was happening and delays,

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

Was happy we finally got upgraded in 1st class. The seat getting old. The cushiness need some improvement.

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Miserable. They moved my seat, but canceled the next leg of my flight. I resolved the issue at my transfer, but that resulted in lost luggage that has taken days off my schedule with no resolution. Worse, they fail to interface effectively with Lufthansa, forcing me to bounce between two equally useless help desks. The apps are unable to handle the situation, the bag dropped off the tracker, and while the call centers are polite, they do not provide written information to assist with cross-airline communication.

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

I like flying first class, and United has a nice one

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

A 630departure flight Delayed 6hours! They changed my gate, I moved to the new gate. Had our flight on the screen for 12noon departure. I go get above to eat, check screen again and the flight was gone, no notice no announcement, nothing!! They sent my bag on the flight I wasn’t on, got it back to me 3days later. Thank goodness they did refund my money but I will NEVER fly them again.

Due to weather, my flight was delayed, further delayed, then canceled. I eventually got through to a support person who helped me find a different route out of MSP, but to get to DIA, they didn't want to, but eventually did help with the connection ticket purchase. But even this replacement flight was delayed time and time again, and I would have missed my connecting flights and I didn't want to get stuck in a layover city, so after 12 hours at the airport with two young boys who were very tired, we just cancelled our plans and spent the week at home, instead of Nana's.

Plane and crew on board were fine. Everything else was terrible.

The third party booking with cheapflightsfares was awful. Kayak should NOT partner with them. They sold me a bundle including seat selection and carry-on, but did not book the carry-ons with Frontier, so I’m out of pocket for $414 more while I await resolution.

This company socks. It's fraud. They canceled our flight yesterday, and today we were late because of a really long line at the check in bag. At the rebook station, there was ton of people. The workers were all rude. I am gonna make a report to FTC.

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