Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Portland International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Detroit's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Detroit three hours ahead of Portland.
Choose from 11 weekly Portland International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight available. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 23:17.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PDX to DTW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Delta Air Lines offers direct flights from Portland International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Detroit — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
Delta Air Lines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier operating PDX to DTW flights is Delta Air Lines. Its services arrive without delay 71.74% of the time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between PDX and DTW include:
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Right now, $120 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Portland International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $241. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PDX to DTW.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Portland International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from PDX to DTW is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Portland International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
83.65% of flights departing from Portland International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of PDX.
To reach Portland International Airport from central Portland, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to PDX? If you're boarding an early flight from Portland International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Portland International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DTW instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Detroit and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Portland International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Detroit in February.
Book your flight from Portland International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for July if you'd like to go to Detroit during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PDX to DTW in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Detroit has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. Around 386 kilometres west of Detroit, a trip to Chicago will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Columbus is another standout destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south of Detroit. No trip is complete without visiting Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
