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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) from $35

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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in April or February, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 6, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 25%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 52 days in advance, which can save you up to 95% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 52 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $252. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $363.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Washington, D.C. average $265. You can even find prices in April for less than $265, as users have found deals to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from as low as $35. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Washington, D.C.. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 31%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (WAS - DTW)?

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap Frontier flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between Washington, D.C. and Detroit. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 6, 2024.
Consider these cheap Frontier flights we've found departing from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Wed 8/1411:18 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Wed 8/217:14 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 27mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$51
Wed 9/1811:18 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Mon 9/237:14 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 27mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$58
Wed 9/1811:18 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Sat 10/56:55 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 27mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$77
Sat 8/104:33 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Mon 8/127:14 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 27mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$88
Mon 5/2011:44 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Wed 5/227:26 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 28mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$100
Wed 5/2211:14 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Sat 5/256:48 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 28mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$107
Sat 5/184:24 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Mon 5/2010:36 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 28mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$114
Fri 9/2711:18 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Sun 9/2910:50 amDTW - BWI
1 stop7h 28mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$118
Wed 6/1911:14 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Mon 6/247:15 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 26mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$122

  • One of the most popular airlines traveling from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Frontier. Flights from Frontier traveling this route typically cost $305.61 RT. This price is typically 17% cheaper than other airlines that offer Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $114. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is the most common Washington, D.C. airport to take off from when flying to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. When flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Frontier flights are 14% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Spirit Airlines for the route between Washington, D.C. and Detroit. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 6, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Spirit Airlines flights traveling from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Wed 5/226:30 amBWI - DTW
1 stop8h 41mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/286:35 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop14h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/5$78
Tue 6/46:30 amBWI - DTW
1 stop11h 16mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/111:16 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop10h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/5$81
Wed 5/298:20 amBWI - DTW
1 stop7h 38mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/47:20 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/4$83
Tue 5/2110:12 pmBWI - DTW
1 stop14h 11mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/286:35 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop14h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/5$84
Wed 5/296:30 amBWI - DTW
1 stop11h 15mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/412:56 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop9h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/4$87
Wed 5/226:30 amBWI - DTW
1 stop8h 41mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/284:58 pmDTW - BWI
2 stops15h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/5$92
Thu 6/66:30 amBWI - DTW
1 stop8h 43mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/111:16 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop10h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/5$93
Tue 6/46:30 amBWI - DTW
1 stop11h 16mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/117:12 pmDTW - BWI
2 stops28h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/5$94
Tue 5/2110:12 pmBWI - DTW
1 stop14h 11mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/284:58 pmDTW - BWI
2 stops15h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/5$98

  • If you’re traveling from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Spirit Airlines. Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights are typically 29% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Spirit Airlines typically cost $273.80 RT. The cheapest Spirit Airlines flight found for this route was $118. When traveling from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Spirit Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. When flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Spirit Airlines flights are 6% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Washington, D.C. to Detroit flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Washington, D.C. to Detroit specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Prices were last updated on May 6, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Washington, D.C. to Detroit in May and June 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 5/226:30 amBWI - DTW
1 stop8h 41mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/286:35 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop14h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/5$78
Tue 6/46:30 amBWI - DTW
1 stop11h 16mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/111:16 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop10h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/5$81
Wed 5/298:20 amBWI - DTW
1 stop7h 38mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/47:20 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/4$83
Tue 5/2110:12 pmBWI - DTW
1 stop14h 11mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/286:35 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop14h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/5$84
Wed 5/296:30 amBWI - DTW
1 stop11h 15mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/412:56 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop9h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/4$87
Wed 5/226:30 amBWI - DTW
1 stop8h 41mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/227:26 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$89
Wed 5/226:30 amBWI - DTW
1 stop8h 41mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/284:58 pmDTW - BWI
2 stops15h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/5$92
Thu 6/66:30 amBWI - DTW
1 stop8h 43mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/111:16 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop10h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/5$93
Tue 6/46:30 amBWI - DTW
1 stop11h 16mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/117:12 pmDTW - BWI
2 stops28h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/5$94

Washington, D.C. to Detroit 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Washington, D.C. and Detroit in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 6, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Washington, D.C. to Detroit in May and June 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 8/1411:18 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Wed 8/217:14 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 27mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$51
Wed 9/1811:18 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Mon 9/237:14 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 27mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$58
Wed 9/1811:18 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Sat 10/56:55 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 27mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$77
Wed 5/226:30 amBWI - DTW
1 stop8h 41mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/286:35 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop14h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/5$78
Tue 6/46:30 amBWI - DTW
1 stop11h 16mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/111:16 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop10h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/5$81
Wed 5/298:20 amBWI - DTW
1 stop7h 38mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/47:20 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/4$83
Tue 5/2110:12 pmBWI - DTW
1 stop14h 11mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/286:35 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop14h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/5$84
Wed 5/296:30 amBWI - DTW
1 stop11h 15mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/412:56 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop9h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/4$87
Fri 8/1611:18 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Mon 8/197:14 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 27mFrontier
Deal found 5/4$88

Non-stop flights to Detroit from Washington, D.C.

Discover non-stop flight options from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 6, 2024.
Take a look at some of the direct flights traveling from Washington, D.C. to Detroit in the near future. If you're looking for other options for flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Sat 6/14:24 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Wed 6/127:21 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 26mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$78
Wed 5/2911:14 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Wed 6/57:21 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 26mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$89
Wed 5/2211:14 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Wed 5/227:26 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 28mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$98
Mon 5/2011:44 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Wed 5/227:26 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 28mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$100
Wed 5/2211:14 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Sat 5/256:48 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 28mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$107
Wed 6/1211:14 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Mon 7/17:15 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 26mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$114
Sat 5/184:24 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Mon 5/2010:36 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 28mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$117
Fri 5/3111:44 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Mon 6/310:36 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 28mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$118
Wed 6/1911:14 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Mon 6/247:15 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 26mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$122

Washington, D.C. to Detroit flights leaving soon

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Check out these flights departing soon from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Tue 5/148:00 pmBWI - DTW
2 stops19h 11mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/286:35 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop23h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/4$93
Wed 5/158:20 amBWI - DTW
1 stop7h 38mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/209:55 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/4$101
Wed 5/156:30 amBWI - DTW
1 stop8h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/186:48 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$106
Tue 5/148:00 pmBWI - DTW
2 stops19h 11mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/284:58 pmDTW - BWI
2 stops25h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/4$107
Wed 5/158:20 amBWI - DTW
1 stop7h 38mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/207:33 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop27h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/4$115
Wed 5/158:20 amBWI - DTW
3 stops24h 48mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/209:55 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/4$118
Wed 5/153:46 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Sat 5/186:48 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 28mFrontier
Deal found 5/3$128
Wed 5/153:46 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Mon 5/2010:36 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 28mFrontier
Deal found 5/4$130
Wed 5/158:20 amBWI - DTW
3 stops24h 18mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/207:33 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop27h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/4$132

One-way flights to Detroit from Washington, D.C.

Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 6, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. Users needing a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit should utilize the search form above.
Tue 6/46:30 amBWI - DTW
1 stop11h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/5$35
Wed 6/56:30 amBWI - DTW
1 stop8h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/6$37
Wed 6/511:14 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$39
Wed 7/3111:18 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$40
Wed 6/511:14 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$44
Thu 5/306:30 amBWI - DTW
1 stop8h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/6$47
Sat 5/254:24 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$49
Wed 5/153:46 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$50
Wed 5/2211:14 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$51

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 6, 2024.

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Baltimore/WashingtonDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 8/14

Nonstop1h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/21

Nonstop1h 27m

$51

Baltimore/WashingtonDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/18

Nonstop1h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/23

Nonstop1h 27m

$58

Baltimore/WashingtonDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/18

Nonstop1h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/5

Nonstop1h 27m

$77

Baltimore/WashingtonDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/22

1 stop8h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/28

1 stop14h 07m

$78

Baltimore/WashingtonDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 6/4

1 stop11h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/11

1 stop10h 35m

$81

Baltimore/WashingtonDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/29

1 stop7h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/4

Nonstop1h 30m

$83

Baltimore/WashingtonDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/22

1 stop8h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/22

Nonstop1h 28m

$89

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/29

Nonstop1h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/4

Nonstop1h 34m

$169

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/5

Nonstop1h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/10

Nonstop1h 24m

$169

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When is the best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. Price data was last updated on May 3, 2024.
Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Detroit by month

Plan your trip from Washington, D.C. to Detroit by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit is currently $44 while a round-trip flight costs $95. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $223). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $308). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$258

February

$266

March

$293

April

$258

May

$278

June

$305

July

$308

August

$278

September

$246

October

$223

November

$258

December

$252

Temperature and rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

24.8 - 73.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated May 6, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Detroit by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,134 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,134 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,134 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,818 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,134 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

JetBlue
7.6
Good
4,544 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,134 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,090 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,134 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,697 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,134 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from Washington, D.C.?

    Most people fly into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) if they book a flight to Detroit from Washington, D.C.. On average, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County has 45 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day from 5 airlines. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is conveniently located just 17.3 mi from Detroit’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $51, but on average you can expect to pay $88.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is less than $123.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for under $100?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport within the next 7 days for less than $100.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Monday, Friday.

  • How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on average per day?

    On average, you can expect to see 6 flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport a day.
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  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Airlines like Frontier and Spirit Airlines fly from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 1h 32m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 09m. Airlines will cover a distance of 385 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($51), and Spirit Airlines ($78) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Frontier is currently priced 81% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Baltimore/Washington - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you may want to consider flying on Delta, Spirit Airlines or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport consider choosing GoJet (100%), Scandinavian Airlines (100%) or Aeromexico (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is $84. On average you can expect to pay $809. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $184.

  • What does IAD to DTW mean?

    This is defined as Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Codes like Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Washington, D.C. to Detroit flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Washington, D.C. to Detroit flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Washington, D.C. to Detroit flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals updated?

    The Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/5.

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