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Cheapest round-trip
$323
Typical prices: $344-$475
Frontier
Tue 9/1Sun 9/6
DTW - SEA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$363
Typical prices: $360-$489
Alaska Airlines
Fri 9/4Thu 9/10
DTW - SEA • Non-stop
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Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on this domestic route.
Alaska's baggage guarantee offers compensation if bags are delayed at claim.
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You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines and Delta. Average duration is 4h 56m
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Cheapest • Avg $191 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 19m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 49% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Seattle (DTW-SEA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Seattle 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 Seattle

Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 6
Frontier Logo
12:20 pm - 9:19 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
23h 59m1 stop Denver Intl
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10:34 am - 7:30 amSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17h 56m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$323Frontier
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
Frontier Logo
7:08 am - 3:08 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
11h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:27 pm - 6:08 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 41m2 stops Denver Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$323Frontier
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:46 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
8h 46m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:40 am - 5:30 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 50m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$334American Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27
American Airlines Logo
4:02 pm - 9:36 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
8h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:51 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 51m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$334American Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 20
United Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 3:31 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
8h 11m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 9:32 amSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$334United Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20
United Airlines Logo
5:25 am - 9:36 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
7h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 9:32 amSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$334United Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 30
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 10:40 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
9h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
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11:10 am - 11:35 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 25m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl
$335Southwest
Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 30
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3:50 pm - 11:55 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
11h 05m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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11:10 am - 11:35 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 25m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl
$341Southwest
Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 10
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5:41 pm - 7:36 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
4h 55mnonstop
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9:59 pm - 5:22 amSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 23mnonstop
$363Alaska Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2
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5:39 pm - 7:34 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
4h 55mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 pm - 5:22 amSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 23mnonstop
$372Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Seattle flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seattle?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seattle departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Seattle from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually cost between $376 and $581 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $323 on Frontier (Sep 1-Sep 6).

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

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

For Detroit to Seattle, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Seattle back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

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 Seattle, 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 Seattle is January, where tickets cost $288 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $494 and $485 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seattle?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $464 on average.

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

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 Seattle, 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 Seattle, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 49% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Seattle

 
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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$190
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Seattle

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Seattle 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 Seattle flights

  • Are there restaurants at DTW Airport?

    Yes. The airport has many restaurants spread across the airport at the main terminals. Delicacies are available at restaurants to help you fill your stomach. There are also fast foods available at the airport, which can use by travelers who are in a hurry. There are also drinks available in the restaurants that keep you refreshed.

  • Are there shops at DTW Airport?

    Yes. The airport offers retail services to travelers. The shops are located at Terminal A of the airport. The shops provide different facilities at the shop that can be relevant to you. You can buy fast food, snacks, clothes, and jewelry at the airport.

  • Are there currency exchange facilities at SEA Airport?

    Yes. Travelex Currency Exchange Bureau offers the service to travelers arriving at the airport. You can change to the currency you would like to use where you are headed. The airport also has 15 ATMs located within the airport at the terminals and concourse. This service is offered at a fee.

  • Are there restaurants at SEA Airport?

    Yes. The airport has a bar, restaurant, and cafe. The café has beverages where you can have some drinks on your arrival. The restaurants have food that you can eat while at the airport. These services are offered to all travelers regardless of their class of flight.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seattle was $190 for a one-way ticket and $323 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Detroit and Seattle are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Detroit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and will be arriving at Seattle/Tacoma Intl.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Seattle flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Seattle?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Seattle?

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to Seattle on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Seattle are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $446 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $418 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Seattle.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Seattle 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 Seattle?

    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 Seattle with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and SEA 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 Seattle?

    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 Seattle 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 Seattle

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $276 or less one-way and $433 or less round-trip.
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne (DTW) 0ffers services to the disabled. Travelers with disabilities are required to inform the airline before the day of their departure to get the benefits. It offers wheelchairs, special seating requests, and special foods. Travelers with special needs are allowed to travel with their health care assistants. The service is available to all travelers regardless of your flight class.
  • DTW Airport offers parking services to travelers on departure. There are parking slots available at the airport. They include McNamara Terminal Parking which offers long-term, short-term, and valet parking. Evans Terminal Parking has short-term and economy parking options. There is also a slot for the disabled to park with special equipment.
  • DTW Airport has an ATM service for those who need to travel with their cash at hand. It is located in both terminals within the airport. A traveler can withdraw some money that they intend to use within their traveling period. The service is available at a fee to all travelers.
  • Seattle Tacoma Airport (SEA) offers business facilities to travelers. The airport has conference facilities where you can hold business meetings with your partners on arrival. There is also a workstation where you can charge your laptop and mobile devices that you can use for business meetings. Free internet is also available to enable you to connect to partners who are not within.
  • SEA Airport offers services to the disabled. All travelers with special needs are taken care of. You can access the facilities only if you book for them before the day of your travel. There are adapted restrooms that the disabled can use comfortably. Wheelchairs are also available that enable you to access the entire place.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Seattle?

 
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 Seattle/Tacoma Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

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Direct returns

Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

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