How to get from Detroit to Portland: connecting flights, about 8h 17m total

Flights from Detroit to Portland

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Best fares from Detroit to Portland

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Cheapest one-way $180 17 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $180 17 November, Tue Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $180

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Denver: 8h 17m
two tickets, via Denver: $205
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 1,964 mi (3,161 km)

fastest

Via Denver

8h 17m

with the connection

Detroit to Denver flight 3h 18m

Connection of about 3h

Denver to Portland flight 1h 59m

two ticketsfrom $205

Via Seattle

8h 17m

with the connection

Detroit to Seattle flight 5h 7m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Seattle-Tacoma International. Departure to Portland: Boeing Field International, Seattle-Tacoma International.

Seattle to Portland flight 10m

two ticketsfrom $534

Via Chicago

8h 21m

with the connection

Detroit to Chicago flight 1h 34m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Portland flight 3h 47m

two ticketsfrom $301

Via Las Vegas

9h 5m

with the connection

Detroit to Las Vegas flight 4h 33m

Connection of about 3h

Las Vegas to Portland flight 1h 32m

two ticketsfrom $393

Via Vancouver

Canada

9h 10m

with the connection

Detroit to Vancouver flight 4h 55m

Connection of about 3h

Vancouver to Portland flight 1h 15m

two ticketsfrom $390

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Detroit to cities closest to Portland

Detroit to Seattle Seattle: 146 mi (235 km) from Portland, flight 5h 7m from $225 Detroit to Vancouver Vancouver: 262 mi (421 km) from Portland, flight 4h 55m from $215 Detroit to San Francisco San Francisco: 534 mi (860 km) from Portland, flight 5h 23m from $105 Detroit to Calgary Calgary: 550 mi (885 km) from Portland, flight 4h 5m from $178 Detroit to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 755 mi (1,215 km) from Portland, flight 4h 33m from $218 Detroit to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 825 mi (1,328 km) from Portland, flight 5h 4m from $98

To Portland from cities closest to Detroit

Chicago to Portland Chicago: 237 mi (381 km) from Detroit, flight 3h 47m from $183 Indianapolis to Portland Indianapolis: 240 mi (386 km) from Detroit, flight 8h 1m from $180 Washington to Portland Washington: 395 mi (635 km) from Detroit, flight 5h 45m from $205 Philadelphia to Portland Philadelphia: 442 mi (711 km) from Detroit, flight 5h 55m New York to Portland New York: 480 mi (773 km) from Detroit, flight 5h 20m from $173 Minneapolis to Portland Minneapolis: 542 mi (872 km) from Detroit, flight 2h 50m from $157

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Detroit to Portland?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Denver.

What is the fastest way to fly from Detroit to Portland?

Via Denver: 3h 18m to the connection, 1h 59m after it, about 8h 17m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Detroit to Portland with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Denver from $205. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Detroit and Portland?

Denver (8h 17m total), Seattle (8h 17m total), Chicago (8h 21m total), Las Vegas (9h 5m total) and Vancouver (9h 10m total).

How far is Portland from Detroit?

1,964 mi (3,161 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.