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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Seattle

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Todayโ€™s best flight deals from Detroit to Seattle

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Detroit to Seattle

September 29 - October 12

Cheapest

DTW - Seattle

$299

$228

Round trip

September 23 - October 12

Cheapest

DTW - Seattle

$280

$228

Round trip

October 2 - October 12

DTW - Seattle

$312

$233

Round trip

October 3 - October 12

DTW - Seattle

$322

$243

Round trip

July 11 - July 15

Best
Earliest

DTW - Seattle

$407

$244

Round trip

August 18 - August 26

DTW - Seattle

$359

$244

Round trip

September 5 - September 9

DTW - Seattle

$302

$244

Round trip

September 26 - October 12

DTW - Seattle

$285

$248

Round trip

July 11 - July 17

Earliest

DTW - Seattle

$391

$249

Round trip

July 11 - July 20

Earliest

DTW - Seattle

$380

$249

Round trip

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Route Intelligence โ€” 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Detroit to Seattle

Only 2% of recent fares for cheap flights from Detroit to Seattle were classified as a good price. Right now, fares for this route are typically $387โ€“$507, with a median of $397. Current fares are near the typical level, suggesting prices are in line with recent trends. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert can help you track fluctuations.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Seattle? The data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $335. Following closely, May also offers lower prices, with a median of $342. October presents another relatively cheaper option, with a median fare of $387, making these months potentially more budget-friendly for your travel.
A typical journey from Detroit to Seattle takes about 9h 23m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 3093 kilometers. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest connect once, so total travel time can vary depending on your chosen flight and layovers.
For direct flights from Detroit to Seattle, a meaningful share are non-stop, with 67.9% of recent fares being direct. For itineraries that include connections, most involve 2 stopovers. This means you have options for both direct travel and routes with multiple stops, impacting your overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Seattle

Regular price: $245 - $363

Prices from Detroit to Seattle are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Seattle is $245 to $363. The current lowest deal is $228 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 29-Oct 12.

now $228

Low $245

High $363

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Seattle is April, with a median price of $335. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $732. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $335

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $732

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Direct flights from Detroit to Seattle

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Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Seattle

Fri, Jul 3

โŒ› Last-Minute

DTW - Seattle

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$399

$286

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

โŒ› Last-Minute

DTW - Seattle

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$385

$255

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Sun, Jul 5

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DTW - Seattle

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$381

$259

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Fri, Jul 10

โŒ› Last-Minute

DTW - Seattle

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$398

$276

One-way

Sat, Jul 11

โŒ› Last-Minute

DTW - Seattle

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$407

$244

One-way

Sat, Jul 11

โŒ› Last-Minute

DTW - Seattle

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$391

$249

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Detroit to Seattle

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

$866ย ย โ†’ย ย $329

62%

5 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 16

$842ย ย โ†’ย ย $335

60%

3 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 19

$876ย ย โ†’ย ย $418

52%

4 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 21

$876ย ย โ†’ย ย $418

52%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Seattle

Detroit - Seattle route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Detroit to Seattle averaged $397, near the typical level for this route.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

April is the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April has the lowest median price at $335. June is the most expensive month.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Average flight time is 9h 23m

Flights from Detroit to Seattle typically take 9 hours and 23 minutes, including layovers.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals are available

Deals for flights from Detroit to Seattle are frequent, with over one deal per day.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides direct flights on this route, with 67.9% of deals being direct.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Current deal at $228

A recent deal for $228 on Frontier Airlines via Kiwi is available for Sep 29-Oct 12.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a good option for flights from Detroit to Seattle, offering competitive prices.

๐Ÿ“ ~30 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$228

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattleโ€“Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattleโ€“Tacoma International Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights from Detroit to Seattle.

๐Ÿ“ ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car, bus, train).

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$228

Boeing Field (BFI)

Boeing Field offers an alternative arrival option for travelers flying from Detroit to Seattle.

๐Ÿ“ ~10 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car, bus).

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$717

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (LKE)

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base provides a unique arrival point for flights from Detroit to Seattle.

๐Ÿ“ ~3 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car, bus).

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$638

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Paine Field Everett offers a convenient alternative for North Seattle residents with shorter security wait times.

๐Ÿ“ ~40 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$459

Portland International (PDX)

Portland International is a major hub offering a comprehensive route network and competitive long-haul fares.

๐Ÿ“ ~230 km from Seattle (reachable by car or train)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$277

Vancouver International (YVR)

Vancouver International is a major international gateway with extensive transpacific and European flight options.

๐Ÿ“ ~230 km from Seattle (reachable by car, requires international border crossing)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$308

Bellingham International (BLI)

Bellingham International is a primary low-cost carrier airport, often featuring budget-friendly fares.

๐Ÿ“ ~145 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$286

Abbotsford International (YXX)

Cheapest

Abbotsford International is an alternative low-cost gateway for Canadian domestic connections.

๐Ÿ“ ~180 km from Seattle (reachable by car, requires international border crossing)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$264

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Detroit to Seattle are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $356. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees a higher average price of $623. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out had an average price of $425 across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Detroit to Seattle was considered to be $387 or less. The median price for this route was $397. Prices historically ranged, with 75% of prices being $507 or less during the trailing 90 days.

Historically, April and May have been the cheapest months to fly from Detroit to Seattle, with median prices of $335 and $342, respectively. October also offered competitive pricing with a median of $387. The annual median price for this route was $397, indicating these months often provide savings compared to the yearly average.