Award flights from Seattle (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for SEA→DTW. Lowest economy: 10,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business: 43,600 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first: 25,000 points + $5.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Data as of
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SEA to DTW at a glance
- From
- Seattle-Tacoma International, Seattle, United States (SEA)
- To
- Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States (DTW)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business and first, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Detroit (DTW)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 12,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 316 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 222 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 167 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 23,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 290 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 24,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 311 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 46,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 298 | See dates |
Not seen in business: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 327 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 316 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 59,900 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 311 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 101,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 101 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 65,300 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 101,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 12,500 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 325 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 46,000 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 4 dates.
- First: nonstop from 25,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 325 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly SEA to DTW on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (16 dates) | 30,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (28 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (26 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (30 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (28 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (31 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (21 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (29 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (26 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | |
| 11,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (28 dates) | 29,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (30 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (5 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest Seattle to Detroit award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 10,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 316 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 01:08 UTC). In business, 43,600 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business award space on 298 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 03:34 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on SEA→DTW?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 316 dates, first 316 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 327 dates, first 327 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 311 dates, first 311 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 290 dates, business 298 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 167 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 222 dates, first 101 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from SEA to DTW?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business and first, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 12,500 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest SEA→DTW award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 10,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 43,600 points with Qantas (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.