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Major downtown art museum with global collections, rotating exhibitions, and strong Pacific Northwest representation.
Flights from Detroit, MI to Seattle, WA depart on average 46 times per day, taking around 6h 7m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $138 (€113) if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 1933 miles (3111 km) distance in 4h 55m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1933 miles (3111 km) |
Average flight duration 6h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $138 (€113) |
Flights per day 46 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 4h 55m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Cheapest price
$411
Average price
$487
Fastest journey
5 h 4 m
Average duration
8 h 17 m
Flights per day
4
Distance
3111 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Detroit, MI to Seattle, WA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Detroit, MI to Seattle, WA will cost around $487 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $411.
Of the 4 flights that leave Detroit, MI for Seattle, WA onSat, Jun 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct flights cover the 3111 km distance in an average of 8 h 17 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 5 h 4 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the longest flights will take 11 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $202. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $202, and a train costs an average of $216.
Distance: 1933 miles (3111 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$465 Average price | $743 Average price | $316 Average price Cheapest |
9h 7m Average total duration Fastest 6h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 52h 2m Average total duration 51h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 65h 23m Average total duration 64h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $149 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detroit, MI to Seattle, WA costing on average $465 (€381).
A bus is $427 (€350) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to Seattle, WA costing on average $743 (€609).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 51h 32m.
Bus takes on average 64h 53m.
The table below shows live departures for Detroit, MI to Seattle, WA flights for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA1108 · AA717 | 5:37 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h36 | 1:13 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1108 · AA767 | 5:37 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h12 | 10:49 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA387 · AA2529 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h10 | 12:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4055 · UA2101 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h51 | 11:51 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2534+ AA5170 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h46 | 11:46 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1114 · UA2205 | 6:15 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h34 | 12:49 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2664 · UA5437 | 6:34 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h05 | 2:39 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2520+ AA6465 | 6:45 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h23 | 1:08 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2524+ AA6465 | 6:45 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h30 | 2:15 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3652 · UA1289 | 7:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h16 | 2:16 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS344 | 7:01 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h59 | 9:00 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA7482 | 7:01 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h59 | 9:00 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1355 · UA2099 | 7:05 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h33 | 11:38 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA482 · AA717 | 7:47 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h26 | 1:13 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA482 · AA757 | 7:47 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h06 | 2:53 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2302 · UA1424 | 8:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h23 | 1:23 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3141+ AA3440 | 8:04 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h45 | 2:49 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA426 · UA606 · UA1741 | 8:50 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 13h46 | 7:36 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA426 · UA1803 · UA2013 | 8:50 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 12h09 | 5:59 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA426 · UA1856 · UA1741 | 8:50 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 13h46 | 7:36 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1791 · AA2107 | 10:01 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h04 | 6:05 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3500 · UA684 | 10:13 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 14h55 | 10:08 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2524+ AA4103 | 10:33 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h42 | 2:15 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1746 · UA1660 | 11:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h09 | 4:09 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1746 · UA1902 · UA1577 | 11:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 12h53 | 8:53 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1746 · UA374 · UA684 | 11:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 14h08 | 10:08 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1746 · UA1332 · UA326 | 11:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 12h46 | 8:46 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1792 · AA2009 | 11:50 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h25 | 7:15 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1792 · AA727 | 11:50 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h54 | 4:44 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1459+ AA3498 | 1:02 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 14h39 | 12:41 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3105+ AA3498 | 1:02 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h37 | 8:39 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1781 · AA751 | 1:43 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h31 | 8:14 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5381 · UA2251 · UA1007 | 2:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 12h22 | 11:32 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5381 · UA1974 · UA2651 | 2:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 12h00 | 11:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5381 · UA576 · UA684 | 2:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h58 | 10:08 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5381 · UA511 · UA1007 | 2:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 12h22 | 11:32 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6190 · UA326 | 2:35 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h11 | 8:46 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3611 · UA1796 | 3:15 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h29 | 11:44 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA302 · UA1007 | 3:32 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h00 | 11:32 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA302 · UA360 | 3:32 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h38 | 9:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1793 · AA2003 | 4:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h22 | 10:32 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1793 · AA1339 | 4:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h34 | 11:44 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5319+ AA3259 | 4:14 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h44 | 10:58 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1770 · AA1674 | 4:17 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h42 | 10:59 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3565 · UA1796 | 4:48 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h56 | 11:44 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1863 · UA1007 | 5:29 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h03 | 11:32 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1863 · UA5579 | 5:29 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h00 | 1:29 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1459+ AA3980 | 5:29 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h12 | 12:41 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS313 | 5:31 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h02 | 7:33 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA9290 | 5:31 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h02 | 7:33 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5264 · UA2211 | 6:20 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h36 | 10:56 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SY1908 · SY289 | 7:05 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h41 | 10:46 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1786 · AA1487 | 7:21 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h38 | 12:59 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Most Detroit, MI to Seattle, WA flights use the Detroit Wayne County Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Detroit, MI and Seattle, WA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Detroit Wayne County Airport is 3 km from Detroit city centre. Public transport options include:
Detroit Wayne County Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in both Mcmara and North terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and Italian. Top options include Chick-fil-A and Andiamo.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout both terminals, near gates and baggage claimas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Detroit Wayne County Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Detroit Wayne County Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Detroit Wayne County Airport: Elevators, ramps, toilets.
Nearby hotels include Hotels are available within walking distance, including The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport Hotel located in the Mcmara terminal..
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are available, including fast food and sit-down options like McDold's and Beecher's Handmade Cheese.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, including near baggage claim and ticketingas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, such as the Seattle Airport Marriott and Hilton Seattle Airport..
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