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Flights from Seattle to Detroit - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Seattle to Detroit to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seattle to Detroit?

The average price of all flights from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Seattle to Detroit, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Detroit back to Seattle, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is February, where tickets cost C$ 452 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 681 and C$ 660 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 72 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Seattle and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. They are Alaska Airlines and Delta. The cheapest airline for this route is Delta, with the best deal found costing C$ 286. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Alaska Airlines.

How many flights are there between Seattle and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 7 and 10 nonstop flights that take off from Seattle and land in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with an average flight time of 4h 21m. The most common departure time is 10:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 61 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Seattle and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Seattle to Detroit?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Seattle at 6:00 am and will be landing in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 1:10 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Seattle to Detroit?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport jets off at 11:10 pm and lands at 6:27 am.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Seattle to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Seattle to Detroit flights

  • Which services are available at DTW airport to help passengers relax on arrival?

    DTW airport offers services that ensure passengers enjoy their stay at the airport. If you feel exhausted, visit Be Relax Spa and loosen your tight muscles. They offer massage services and are located airside at gates A45 and A18 of McNamara terminal. Passengers can refresh at the Delta lounges. You can also rent a private suite and nap on arrival at the airport. The minute suites are located on the airside near gate A66.

  • Are there car rental services at SEA airport?

    Seattle Tacoma international airport is about 14 miles south of downtown Seattle and about 18 miles north-northeast of Tacoma. Seattle is found in the state of Washington. On arrival at SEA airport, car rental services allow you to enjoy the fantastic views of the state, including forests, water, mountains and many natural parks. The car rental providers available include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Dollar, Caro, National and Payless. The car rental offices are off-site and have shuttles that offer free services to passengers.

  • Which flight options do I have on this route?

    Passengers traveling from Seattle Tacoma to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County have many flight options to consider. Some airlines offering direct flights from SEA to DTW include Delta and Alaska Airlines. Other airlines flying on this route are American Airlines and United Airlines. Ensure you compare the prices and services of different airlines and choose the one that meets your needs.

  • Are there ATMs at the departure and arrival airports?

    SEA airport has ATMs located on the landside of the central terminal and the airside of all gated areas. There is also a IS Bank branch on the main terminal that provides complete banking services. Detroit airport also has ATM services where passengers can withdraw money after arriving at the airport. The ATMs are located on the airside and landside of the McNamara terminal and the airside and landside of the north terminal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Seattle to Detroit?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Seattle to Detroit flight route: Delta, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, American Airlines, United Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Virgin Atlantic, Spirit Airlines, Horizon Air, KLM, and Cape Air.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Seattle to Detroit?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Seattle to Detroit flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Seattle to Detroit?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Seattle and Detroit, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Seattle to Detroit?

    There are direct flights from Seattle to Detroit on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Seattle to Detroit?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Seattle to Detroit.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Seattle to Detroit?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from Seattle is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Seattle to Detroit?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Detroit with an airline and back to Seattle with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Seattle to Detroit?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Detroit from Seattle up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Seattle to Detroit

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 236 or less one-way and C$ 469 or less round-trip.
  • For hungry passengers at Seattle Tacoma international airport (SEA), there is everything you want, from sushi to salads, burgers to BBQ, and everything in between. There are around 45 restaurants to suit all tastes.
  • If you arrive early at Seattle Tacoma international airport, explore the range of stores and locate all the fantastic things, from luxury items to travel necessities. Travelers can savor the many shops to stock up on necessities for the trip or treat themselves to hard-to-find local goods and duty-free items.
  • Additional travel experience at Seattle Tacoma international airport includes a variety of massages, manicures, and pedicures, or savor an authentic old-fashioned shoe shine. Arrive early, explore, and learn how to make the airport experience worthwhile.
  • We recommend passengers carry their water bottles at Seattle Tacoma international airport (SEA). There are free water filling stations located on gates A2, A5, C2, D1, and S gates and at the central terminal.
  • Passengers who need medical assistance at DTW airport can get traditional medications and homeopathic remedies from Z Market and Mills pharmacy. The pharmacy is on the airside near gate B2 of the McNamara terminal.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Seattle to Detroit?

Find which airlines fly direct from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +7 more

Tuesday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Wednesday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +7 more

Thursday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Friday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +7 more

Saturday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Sunday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +7 more

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Nonstop returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Monday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Tuesday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +9 more

Wednesday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Thursday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +9 more

Friday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Saturday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +9 more

Sunday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

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Top airlines flying from Seattle to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Seattle to Detroit. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Seattle to Detroit? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9137 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.3Entertainment
Airline reviews

It was fine since it ensure we went to our destination in time.

10.0 ExcellentJay, May 2024SEA - JFK
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It was fine since it ensure we went to our destination in time.

I bought the cheapest ticket. No meal, no checked luggage so I didn't expect much and was surprised by how good the flight and service was. Alaska is now my favorite airline.

No entertainment, food was cookies & juice,water, soda or coffee.

My baggage was in another flight, anit was delayed for one hour.

The maintenance delay was seemingly handled very poorly... Little to no information was provided to the passengers sitting on board for an extended period of time. On a brighter note, at least the cabin crew (flight attendants) did the best they could. They seemingly were provided very little information with regards to the delay. Unless absolutely beyond my control, I can’t imagine buying a ticket on Alaska airlines again, based on this and a previous experience my wife recently had, along with complaints overheard from other passengers.

The only issue was in the wheelchair waiting area before we got on the plane. They seemed very disorganized. Everyone we encountered after that was great! We loved Cassandra at check-in. She was awesome. The flight attendants were wonderful too! The lady helping with the waiting wheelchair when we got off the plane was awesome too!

Expect to get miles for us having to miss our first planned flight due to them waiting on passengers that decided to be late to the airport.

Up on arrival, due to twisted ankle, I wasn’t able to walk. Requested for a wheelchair. They immediately asked for it. After 10 minutes wait a young man named Carlos picked me up at the gate, got my baggage and took me to the pick up area. It was a great service. Thanks Alaska Air line

Once I was in my seat, it wasn't as comfortable. It was very tight (width wise).

Just a little delay in our takeoff but all was well and pleasant.

Worst flight in my life. Only was scheduled for a 45 min flight to get our connection flight. It was late by 40 minutes and we missed our connection. Delta was totally useless trying to help and unable to get my family on the next flight because they overbooked it Thus had to get a hotel at my expense and lost a day at Disney as a result. Cost me about a $1000 if you add 2 hotels meals shuttles etc to get thru the day Awful customer service by Delta in Detroit totally useless people

Delta did an awful job w logistics at DTW. Missed connection. We were there an hour early. SUCKED

Had to run to make it only to have the flight delayed to wait for all the late connectors Second drink service skipped up

Uncomfortable seats on 14 hour flight. Mediocre food. On time and great crew.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Crew were exceptional. Plane was quiet and quite empty, so I had a row to sleep across.

Gate crew helping to scan tickets was a little short tempered with customers. Flight crew was very friendly, welcoming , and provided excellent service on board.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

I like that it got us where we were going. Everything else needed work. It was 1/2 hour late and we took off an hour late. The plane had to be cleaned and the disabled loaded on board before we could take off which took forever and then we sat at the terminal FOREVER before we took off. The ride was so bumpy that they couldn’t serve drinks and snack but to about 1/2 the plane. Seriously we should have flown out of Fort Lauderdale. We probably would’ve gotten home several hours earlier.

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directKLM
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directAlaska Airlines
4h 17mSEA-DTW
directJapan Airlines
4h 17mSEA-DTW
directAir France
4h 15mSEA-DTW
directFinnair
4h 29mSEA-DTW
directDelta
4h 10mSEA-DTW
directKorean Air
4h 19mSEA-DTW
directAir Tahiti Nui
4h 17mSEA-DTW
directVirgin Atlantic
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