How to get from Portland to Detroit

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Pittsburgh: about 6h 12m including the connection. Other options: via Washington, Philadelphia and New York. Two tickets from $112.

Flights from Portland to Detroit

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Pittsburgh
6h 12m
two tickets, via New York
$112
connection options
4
straight-line distance
649 mi (1,045 km)
fastest
Via Pittsburgh
6h 12m
with the connection
Portland to Pittsburgh flight 1h 58m
Connection of about 3h
Pittsburgh to Detroit flight 1h 14m
Via Washington
6h 39m
with the connection
Portland to Washington flight 1h 59m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Detroit: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Detroit flight 1h 40m
Via Philadelphia
6h 45m
with the connection
Portland to Philadelphia flight 1h 48m
Connection of about 3h
Philadelphia to Detroit flight 1h 57m
Via New York
6h 46m
with the connection
Portland to New York flight 1h 36m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Detroit: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Detroit flight 2h 10m
two ticketsfrom $112

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 Pittsburgh.
What is the fastest way to fly from Portland to Detroit?
Via Pittsburgh: 1h 58m to the connection, 1h 14m after it, about 6h 12m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Portland to Detroit with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $112. 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?
Pittsburgh (6h 12m total), Washington (6h 39m total), Philadelphia (6h 45m total) and New York (6h 46m total).
How far is Detroit from Portland?
649 mi (1,045 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.