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$86 Find Cheap Flights from Portland to Detroit

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Cheapest round-trip
$178
Overall average: $448
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Thu 4/16Mon 4/27
PDX - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$559
Typical prices: $365-$577
Delta
Fri 5/22Tue 5/26
PDX - DTW • Non-stop
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DTW provides convenient transport options to the city.
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Cheap Flights from Portland to Detroit (PDX-DTW)

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

Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 27
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11:48 am - 10:58 am
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20h 10m
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10:27 pm - 11:52 am
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16h 25m
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$178Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 21
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11:48 am - 10:58 am
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20h 10m
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12:33 pm - 11:52 am
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26h 19m
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$186Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 26
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10:27 pm - 11:03 am
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15h 36m
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$190Frontier
Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 5
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11:58 am - 10:58 am
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20h 00m
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22h 53m
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$196Frontier
Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, Apr 27
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10:27 pm - 11:52 am
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$202Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 28
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$203Frontier
Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 3
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Sat, Apr 25 - Sun, Apr 26
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$208Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Fri, Apr 24
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10:27 pm - 11:42 am
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$212Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Fri, Apr 24
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$213Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Portland to Detroit flights

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

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

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

When flying from Portland to Detroit, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Portland, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is May, where tickets cost $429 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $658 and $618 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $450, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Portland to Detroit

 
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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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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$101
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to Detroit 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 Portland to Detroit flights

  • What are some of the best choices for transportation from the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to downtown Detroit?

    One option that uses public transportation to make this trip is the Line 261 bus operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, which takes travelers to the downtown area in about 56 minutes. Travelers that would like to make this trip in a taxi should expect a trip time of about 27 minutes.

  • Where can I find the rental car companies at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    There are about eight rental car companies that operate at this airport. To access the companies after a flight, passengers should follow signage to ground transportation from the baggage claim area and then take one of the courtesy shuttles to the rental car campus that has a location on the northeast corner of the airport property along Lucas Drive. Passengers will find shuttle stops in the ground transportation centers in the McNamara Terminal parking garage as well as the Big Blue Deck at the Evans Terminal.

  • Where should I plan on meeting a rideshare vehicle at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Rideshare vehicles pick up passengers in a designated area on Level One of the Big Blue Deck or in the McNamara Parking Garage on Level Four.

  • Are there any hotels that have a location close to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    One of the best features of this airport is that it offers The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport, which has a location inside the McNamara terminal at the airport.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $86 for a one-way ticket and $178 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Portland to Detroit. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Portland to Detroit flight route: Delta, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, Aer Lingus, and Hawaiian Airlines.

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

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Portland to Detroit flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Portland to Detroit?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to Detroit are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $445 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $581 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Portland to Detroit.

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

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

    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 Detroit with an airline and back to Portland with another airline. Booking your flights between Portland and DTW 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 Portland to Detroit?

    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 Detroit from Portland 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 Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $184 or less one-way and $299 or less round-trip.
  • A terrific way that you can get from downtown Portland to Portland International Airport (PDX) without having to take your own car is to travel on the Portland TriMet MAX Red Line train, that can have passengers at the airport in around 33 minutes. Another option is to take the Central Oregon Breeze bus from Union Station in downtown to the airport in about 30 minutes.
  • Passengers that plan on driving their own car to Portland International Airport will find that the most convenient way to park at the airport is by utilizing the airport's valet service. The airport suggests that you check in online to let them know when you plan on arriving.
  • Passengers looking for something to do before their flight from the Portland International Airport should make their way to Concourse C and visit the Hollywood Theater. This theater offers a number of short films that tell stories specific to the Pacific Northwest.
  • If you are the type of passenger who gets a little bit nervous when flying, the Portland International Airport has a dog therapy program that is a group of 20 dogs and their handlers that travel the airport terminal buildings easing the stress of passengers.
  • If you are a passenger that will be traveling with a pet or a service animal through Portland International Airport, this airport has pet relief areas both before and after the security checkpoints. There is an outdoor pet relief area at the south end of the terminal on the lower level, and then there are relief areas past the security checkpoints on Concourse C next to the Alaska Lounge and also in Concourse D near Gate D5.

Prefer to fly direct from Portland to Detroit?

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

Direct departures

Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

Delta

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Saturday

Delta

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Sunday

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Portland

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Portland to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Portland to Detroit. 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4318 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

4.0 OkayKenny, Mar 2026
TPA - BWI
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

Never got on because first part of trip was cancelled and we have no idea when we will get rebooked…

Wonderful as always! Pleasant staff, smooth ride, and timely departure.

Everything ran like it should. Staff was professional. Looking forward to flying with them again.

Liked the attention and speed when getting wheelchair..........Was assured by phone that my needs would be taken care of and they were with my name.

I enjoyed the movie selection. I’m glad I saw ahead of time to bring personal ear buds. I don’t normally have them with me and airlines used to give them out.

The seats were spacious and comfortable. Even in basic economy. However, the flight boarded 30 minutes late.

Alaska used to be a top notch airline. With it's growth it is now in line with the big airlines. Not bad, not great.

Great. I did have a little issue getting into the Lounge, which is likely more an American Airlines issue. I did not carry my physical AAdvantage Executive credit card with me on this trip, which Admirals Club membership is a part of the benefits of having this card. The instructions on the AA website and the Citi cards website make it seem like you don't need the physical card, as both sites state you can enter with your boarding pass and driver's license. But both lounges said you were required to present the physical card (and not the digital version, via Apple Pay), as only the physical card says "Admirals Club" on the back.I also do not have a physical Admirals Club membership card, so while both lounges eventually let me in, both denied me entrance initially for this reason.

Everything from the time I booked my flight through to the end when I got home was smooth and wonderful. Service was great, the flight attendants were attentive and there were no outstanding delays.

Delayed and no entertainment? I also forgot my headphones and immediately reported it and have not heard back yet.

No pilots so we were two hours late taking off and then no gate agents when we arrived in Salt Lake.

Absolutely no communication on why there's a delay and multiple flight time reschedules. I would have canceled the flight and drove back home if I known it was going to be rescheduled 3 or 4 times.

Extremely disappointed with Delta. They canceled flight last minute and then I rebooked the other flights and with which were delayed as well

The flight was flying with 30% capacity. The flight my seat from preferred seating to back of the seat. Even though i can understand that this was to balance the flight weight. The flight attendance decided to do the serving near my seat and in the middle , their noices woke me up from sleep , when i realized that the service has ended and when they were going back asked for a coffee, for which they answered they have completed teh service in my location. That really upset me as they woke me up and also rejected the coffee i asked. I ended up landing with a headache, thanks to the crew that screwed up my travel

The flight went very well, but the flight attendants didn't serve and food or drinks other than 1st class due to rough air but to be honest it wasn't that bumpy and I felt that they could've at least offered water and coffee perhaps. Also serving 1st class only is a bad look. I've been in 1st class many times and I would've felt that if the turbulence was too rough for the main cabin, it would be too rough for 1st class too.

Flight was delayed due to crew being not on time

Boarding was efficient and smooth. Departure time was on time. Arrival to Detroit was early. Average food . Average crew service Very average cabin comfort. Nothing spectacular one way ir another, except for the excellent on time performance.

Flight was delayed. No information on why it was delayed. After we boarded the flight, , the crew made announcement that the captain hs not arrived and he will take 15 mins more to arrive. Passengers were just sitting patiently for the captain to arrive and start, Terrible experience.

This was my first time flying Delta ever and I had a great experience!

Second flight in a row where the entertainment system is broken. 5 hour long flight with no entertainment and flight attendants did not seem interested in resolving the matter. Very shocked to be treated this poorly considering I paid for a first class experience and have Diamond Medallion status.

Everything was on time and service on the flight was great!

Wifi Bluetooth features for watching in flight movie was horrible. Screen kept blacking out no connection of sound although it said connected. Other than that smooth trip .

The travel company that you have on your site did me so wrong. I don’t know how it happened, but they put my son‘s name on my plane ticket flying to Vietnam. Along with his birthday. They would not have let me fly from Fort Myers to Ho Chi Minh City. I don’t think that I can ever use your service again. I typed my information into the browser along with my passport number and four days before I’m leaving I have to quickly search another ticket to fly out here.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

The flight was delayed so we were dead tired, and after that the turbulence was horrible. I was very scared.

It’s always a great time flying with united airlines.

Good flight. Efficient boarding and competent flight crew. No problems until we arrived at our destination gate. We were early so there was an aircraft at the gate that had to move before we could pull in. Then, due to the type of aircraft we flew, the cabin door could not be opened until some luggage from the cargo bay was offloaded to preserve center of gravity characteristics. So, that further delayed deplaning. Despite being 20 minutes early on landing, we ended up being 5 to 10 minutes late after all the delays.

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

There was no WiFi available, there were mechanical problems with the plane and we landed at C 124, then the gate was switched to A 26, then all the way back to C126! For a 75 yo woman traveling alone, this was a difficult journey, indeed!

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

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