Cheap Flights from Portland to Detroit
Cheap Flights from Portland to Detroit
Looking for cheap flights from Portland to Detroit? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Portland to Detroit vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,000–16,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Portland to Detroit for specific travel dates.
2026-12-28
PDX - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-22
PDX - DTW
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-28
PDX - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-28
PDX - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-28
PDX - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $36.2
2026-12-23
PDX - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 16,000 Pts + $15
Portland to Detroit flight facts
Distance
1,948 mi
3,135 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Portland.
Airports in Portland
PDX · Portland Intl
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Portland - Flint · Flint is 56 mi from Detroit
Flights Portland - Cleveland · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Flights Eugene - Detroit · Eugene is 106 mi from Portland
Flights Portland - Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids is 120 mi from Detroit
Flights Seattle - Detroit · Seattle is 129 mi from Portland
Flights Portland - Columbus · Columbus is 155 mi from Detroit
Premium cabin flights from Portland to Detroit
Premium cabin
2026-12-23
PDX - DTW
First | 1 Stop
From 44,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-28
PDX - DTW
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-28
PDX - DTW
First | 1 Stop
From 35,500 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Portland to Detroit depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Portland to Detroit.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Portland to Detroit.
Portland and Detroit are about 1,948 miles (3,135 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,948-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Portland.
Departures from Portland: Portland Intl (PDX). Arrivals in Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Detroit, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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