Detroit to Portland (DTW–PDX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
1,948 mi airlines charter/private 19/wk
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Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 5m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL2171+2
DL Delta
752
8:54 AM
EDT TM
10:36 AM
PDT
4h 42m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3359cs
AM Aeromexi
752
8:04 PM
EDT TM
9:48 PM
PDT
4h 44m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2180cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
32Q
8:21 PM
EDT TM
10:09 PM
PDT
4h 48m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL913+4
DL Delta
32Q
10:13 PM
EDT TM
11:53 PM
PDT
4h 40m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2081cs
AF Air France
32Q
11:36 AM
PDT TD
6:48 PM
EDT
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2182cs
AF Air France
752
11:55 AM
PDT TD
7:04 PM
EDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2088
AF Air France
752
11:55 AM
PDT
7:04 PM
EDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2171+2
DL Delta
752
11:55 AM
PDT
7:04 PM
EDT
4h 9m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3441
AM Aeromexi
752
11:15 PM
PDT TD
6:22 AM+1
EDT
4h 7m
65%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL919
DL Delta
32Q
11:20 PM
PDT TD
6:30 AM+1
EDT
4h 10m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4465
AM Aeromexi
32Q
11:20 PM
PDT
6:30 AM+1
EDT
4h 10m
65%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 6h 17m AFDLKE WN Chicago (MDW) to Portland flights
MCI Kansas City 6h 23m AFAMDL ASWN Kansas City (MCI) to Portland flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 30m AFAMDL AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Portland flights
STL St Louis 6h 32m AFAMDL ASWN St Louis (STL) to Portland flights
DEN Denver 6h 34m ACAFDL ASCMDE Denver (DEN) to Portland flights
SEA Seattle 6h 42m AFASAY AFAMAS Seattle (SEA) to Portland flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 48m AFAMDL ASDEDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Portland flights
ORD Chicago 6h 52m AAACAF AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Portland flights
BZN Bozeman 7h 4m DL ASBAPXT Bozeman (BZN) to Portland flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 21m AFDLF9 ASDEF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Portland flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Detroit to Portland
1 carrier, 19 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,948 mi 4h 43m nonstop -3h behind

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 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–PDX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, VS 11 32Q, 752 4h40-4h42 80% SkyTeam AM, VS
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – DL, VS
752 Boeing 757-200 – AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (11 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to PDX direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,916
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → PDX
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
70%
Return
PDX → DTW
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → PDX delays →

Other ways to reach Portland from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Portland International Airport.
Metric DTW→PDX FNT→PDX GRR→PDX
Distance from DTW 56 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 19 1 3
Flight time 4h 43m 4h 37m 4h 26m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Portland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Portland is 3 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · PDX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 3:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,948 mi / 3,135 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 43m gate to gate.
Getting to DTW

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

Key statistics for the Detroit to Portland route.
Route details
Distance1,948 mi / 3,135 km
Flight time4h 43m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights19 out / 27 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to PDX flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland International Airport take about 4h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 1,948 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DTW to PDX: Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Kansas City and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Portland is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from PDX to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FNT and GRR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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 19 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 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,948 miles (3,135 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Kansas City and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Flint (FNT) and Grand Rapids (GRR).