Can I fly direct from Detroit to Seattle?

Yes, direct flights from Detroit to Seattle are available. Historically, approximately 44.9% of the flights on this route were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was two. This indicates a significant portion of flights include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Detroit to Seattle?

The typical direct flight from Detroit to Seattle has a duration of 4 hours and 59 minutes, covering a distance of 3093 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally take longer, with a median duration of 8 hours and 58 minutes. This represents a significant difference in travel time between direct and one-stop options.

Should I set a price alert for Detroit to Seattle flights?

Historically, prices for flights from Detroit to Seattle have shown frequent fluctuations. This route is classified as one where deals appear often. Setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a favorable fare.

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Detroit to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Seattle

Right now, only 3% of recent fares for cheap flights from Detroit to Seattle are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $387 to $800, with a median of $407. Currently, prices are above the typical level, suggesting that you might find better value by waiting for future deals. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Seattle, the data indicates that April is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $335. May also offers competitive prices, with a median of $342. Another good option is October, where the median fare is around $387.

A typical journey from Detroit to Seattle takes about 4h 59m, including connections. This route is classified as medium-haul, covering a distance of 3093 kilometers. While some direct flights from Detroit to Seattle are available, a meaningful share are non-stop, and the rest typically involve 2 connections.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Seattle

Regular price: $240 - $369

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Seattle is $240 to $369. The current lowest deal is $187 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 7-Oct 9.

now $187

Low $240

High $369

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Seattle is May, with a median price of $382. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $894. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $382

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $894

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Seattle

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Seattle

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Seattle

Detroit (DTW) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$497

$398

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Seattle

Detroit (DTW) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$497

$398

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Seattle

Detroit (DTW) - Seattle (SEA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$292

$265

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Seattle

Detroit (DTW) - Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

$264

$214

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Seattle

Detroit (DTW) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$249

$189

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Seattle

Detroit (DTW) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$229

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 9 - Dec 10

$666 → $210

68%

5 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 10

$661 → $210

68%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$667 → $236

65%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$654 → $234

64%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Seattle

Detroit - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Detroit to Seattle are above the typical level at $424.

📅 Best time to fly

April offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, April, May, and October have offered the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 59m.

Direct flights from Detroit to Seattle typically take 4h 59m, while connecting flights average 14h 29m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

44.9% of recent flights are direct.

Direct flights are available on this route, with 44.9% of recent flights being nonstop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides direct flight options on the Detroit to Seattle route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Detroit to Seattle have been frequent.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a good option for flights from Detroit to Seattle.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$245

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Detroit to Seattle.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car, bus, and rail).

💸 Flights from ~$263

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Consider Paine Field Everett for convenience if you are located in North Seattle or Snohomish County.

📍 ~45 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$766

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From DTW

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Oct 28

Seattle, United States

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Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 15

Seattle, United States

89% AI deal score

$1,232

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Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 15

Seattle, United States

89% AI deal score

$1,252

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Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 17

Seattle, United States

88% AI deal score

$1,149

$740

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Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 24

Seattle, United States

88% AI deal score

$1,188

$740

Save $448

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Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 15

Seattle, United States

88% AI deal score

$1,179

$747

Save $432

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Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 15

Seattle, United States

88% AI deal score

$1,179

$747

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Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 15

Seattle, United States

88% AI deal score

$1,648

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Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 30

Seattle, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,268

$902

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Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 23

Seattle, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,186

$893

Save $293

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Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 02

Seattle, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,446

$1,110

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Sep 19

Seattle, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,431

$1,127

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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 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $356. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $623. Prices for bookings made 7-13 days out were even higher, averaging $959.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Detroit to Seattle was considered to be $387 or less. The median price observed for this route was $407. Prices typically began to increase significantly beyond the $387 threshold, with 75% of prices observed being $800 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Detroit to Seattle include April, with a median price of $335, and May, with a median price of $342. October also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $387. The annual median price for this route was $407, indicating that these months typically offer savings compared to the yearly average.

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Detroit to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Seattle

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Seattle

Regular price: $240 - $369

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Seattle is $240 to $369. The current lowest deal is $187 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 7-Oct 9.

now $187

Low $240

High $369

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Seattle

May

Cheapest

Flights from $382

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $894

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Seattle

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Seattle

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Seattle

Detroit (DTW) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$497

$398

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Seattle

Detroit (DTW) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$497

$398

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Seattle

Detroit (DTW) - Seattle (SEA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$292

$265

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Seattle

Detroit (DTW) - Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

$264

$214

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Seattle

Detroit (DTW) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$249

$189

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Seattle

Detroit (DTW) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$229

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 9 - Dec 10

$666 → $210

68%

5 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 10

$661 → $210

68%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$667 → $236

65%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$654 → $234

64%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Seattle

Detroit - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Detroit to Seattle are above the typical level at $424.

📅 Best time to fly

April offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, April, May, and October have offered the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 59m.

Direct flights from Detroit to Seattle typically take 4h 59m, while connecting flights average 14h 29m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

44.9% of recent flights are direct.

Direct flights are available on this route, with 44.9% of recent flights being nonstop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides direct flight options on the Detroit to Seattle route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Detroit to Seattle have been frequent.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a good option for flights from Detroit to Seattle.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$245

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Detroit to Seattle.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car, bus, and rail).

💸 Flights from ~$263

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Consider Paine Field Everett for convenience if you are located in North Seattle or Snohomish County.

Seattle, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,446

$1,110

Save $336

From DTW

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Sep 19

Seattle, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,431

$1,127

Save $304

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Cheap Flights from Detroit to Seattle

Today’s best flight deals from Detroit to Seattle

Detroit to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Seattle

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Seattle

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Seattle

Direct flights from Detroit to Seattle

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Seattle

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

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Seattle

Detroit - Seattle route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

April offers the lowest median prices.

Direct flights average 4h 59m.

44.9% of recent flights are direct.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

Best Elite deals to Seattle

Oct 28

Oct 15

Oct 15

Oct 17

Oct 24

Oct 15

Oct 15

Oct 15

Oct 30

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Sep 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

How early should I book Detroit to Seattle flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Detroit to Seattle?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Seattle?

Can I fly direct from Detroit to Seattle?

How long is the flight from Detroit to Seattle?

Should I set a price alert for Detroit to Seattle flights?

Related routes

More routes from Detroit

Flights to Seattle from other cities

Detroit to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Seattle

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Seattle

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Seattle

Direct flights from Detroit to Seattle

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Seattle

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

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Seattle

Detroit - Seattle route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

April offers the lowest median prices.

Direct flights average 4h 59m.

44.9% of recent flights are direct.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

Best Elite deals to Seattle

Oct 28

Oct 15

Oct 15

Oct 17

Oct 24

Oct 15

Oct 15

Oct 15

Oct 30

Oct 23

Oct 02

Sep 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

How early should I book Detroit to Seattle flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Detroit to Seattle?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Seattle?