How to get from Portland to Detroit

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Vancouver: about 8h 50m including the connection. Other options: via Denver, Chicago, Seattle and Las Vegas. Two tickets from $242.

Flights from Portland to Detroit

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Vancouver
8h 50m
two tickets, via Denver
$242
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,964 mi (3,161 km)
fastest
Via Vancouver
Canada
8h 50m
with the connection
Portland to Vancouver flight 1h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Vancouver to Detroit flight 4h 30m
Via Denver
9h 8m
with the connection
Portland to Denver flight 3h 23m
Connection of about 3h
Denver to Detroit flight 2h 45m
two ticketsfrom $242
Via Chicago
9h 13m
with the connection
Portland to Chicago flight 4h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Detroit flight 1h 28m
two ticketsfrom $255
Via Seattle
9h 22m
with the connection
Portland to Seattle flight 2h 3m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Boeing Field International, Seattle-Tacoma International. Departure to Detroit: Seattle-Tacoma International.
Seattle to Detroit flight 4h 19m
Via Las Vegas
10h 5m
with the connection
Portland to Las Vegas flight 3h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Detroit flight 3h 55m
two ticketsfrom $439

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Portland to Detroit?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Vancouver.
What is the fastest way to fly from Portland to Detroit?
Via Vancouver: 1h 20m to the connection, 4h 30m after it, about 8h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Portland to Detroit with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Denver from $242. 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 Portland and Detroit?
Vancouver (8h 50m total), Denver (9h 8m total), Chicago (9h 13m total), Seattle (9h 22m total) and Las Vegas (10h 5m total).
How far is Detroit from Portland?
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.