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

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Detroit to Portland
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,948 mi 4h 58m nonstop -2h behind 44 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 58m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 7 321 4h58 70% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to PDX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
CMH ~6h 12m XNA ~6h 39m MEM ~6h 47m MSN ~6h 57m HPN ~7h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,743
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → PDX
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
100%
Return
PDX → DTW
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → PDX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Portland is 2 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · PDX: MDT

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

Facts

DTW–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Portland route.
Route details
Distance1,948 mi / 3,135 km
Flight time4h 58m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
FAQ

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 58m. The route covers 1,948 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DTW to PDX. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, XNA, MEM, MSN, HPN, SDF, ANC, SJD, PVR, MCI, BNA, CLT, MSP, ORD, ATL, EWR, IAD, IAH, AUS, MDW, CVG, SEA, SLC, DEN, PHX, LAS, SFO, MCO, DFW, SMF, MIA, AMS, BOS, LAX, LHR, SAN, DCA, MSY, FLL, JFK, HNL, SNA, CUN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Portland is 2 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from PDX to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DTW to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to PDX ranges from 4 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,948 miles (3,135 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.