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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL913+3
DL Delta
739
7:55 PM
EDT TM
9:42 PM
PDT
4h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2180cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
321
7:55 PM
EDT TM
9:53 PM
PDT
4h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL913+3
DL Delta
757
11:12 PM
PDT
6:30 AM+1
EDT
4h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL573
DL Delta
739
11:15 PM
PDT TD
6:28 AM+1
EDT
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Detroit to Portland
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,948 mi 4h 47m nonstop -3h behind 66 1-stop hubs

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 47m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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: VS 7 739 4h47 89% SkyTeam VS
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – VS
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
66
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,980
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.

Other ways to reach Portland from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Portland International Airport.
Metric DTW→PDX GRR→PDX
Distance from DTW 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 14 2
Flight time 4h 47m 4h 32m
Departure OTP 89%
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 47m to 4h 58m.
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 47m to 4h 58m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections66 hubs
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 approximately 4h 47m to 4h 58m. The route covers 1,948 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from DTW to PDX. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLN, ICT, CMH, OKC, PIT, OMA, MSN, TEB, HPN, RDU, VNY, SDF, MEM, AFW, XNA, SCF, MLB, SAT, GSO, PBI, TPA, SJD, FLL, PVR, STL, CUN, MIA, IAD, SNA, CVG, ORD, MSP, MCO, CLT, HND, GRR, ATL, SEA, IAH, DFW, SFO, MDW, SLC, JFK, SMF, EWR, MCI, LAS, AUS, PHL, DEN, ANC, SJC, DCA, LAX, BOS, PHX, AMS, DAL, SAN, DSM, BWI, BNA, LHR, MSY and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 GRR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DTW to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to PDX ranges from 4 hours 47 minutes to 4 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,948 miles (3,135 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SLN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grand Rapids (GRR).