Detroit to Portland (DTW–PDX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DTW–PDX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,948 miles in approximately 4h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, VS | 14 | 32Q | 4h34-4h46 | SkyTeam | AM, VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Portland from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→PDX | FNT→PDX | GRR→PDX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 56 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 25 | – | 2 |
| Flight time | 4h 34m | 4h 37m | 4h 32m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · PDX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 3:00 PM in Portland.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
DTW–PDX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to PDX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Portland International Airport (PDX) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DTW to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to PDX is about 4 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,948 miles (3,135 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago Midway and St. Louis Lambert. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Flint (FNT) and Grand Rapids (GRR).