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$90+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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IAD — DTW
May 6 — May 131
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Detroit

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to Detroit flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$90
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$239

Good round-trip deal

$245 or less

Good one-way deal

$140 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Detroit (DTT) flight deals.
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From District of Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from District of Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from District of Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2910:40 pmDCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/305:25 pmDTW - DCA
Nonstop1h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/306:00 amIAD - DTW
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Sat 5/319:25 pmDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/30$179
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/147:00 amDCA - DTW
1 stop30h 28mFrontier
Sun 5/182:28 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop21h 39mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$181
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/155:26 pmIAD - DTW
1 stop24h 34mFrontier
Sun 5/1812:54 pmDTW - IAD
1 stop27h 42mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$181
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/245:10 pmDCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 36mDelta
Mon 5/267:05 amDTW - DCA
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/30$184
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/95:13 pmIAD - DTW
1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/146:00 amDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$195
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/216:10 amIAD - DTW
1 stop5h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/228:10 pmDTW - IAD
1 stop16h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$226
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/176:00 amDCA - DTW
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
Tue 6/1711:50 amDTW - DCA
2 stops7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/219:11 amIAD - DTW
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/257:55 amDTW - IAD
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$275
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/910:00 amDCA - DTW
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/127:00 amDTW - DCA
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$279
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/94:15 pmDCA - DTW
1 stop5h 25mJetBlue
Wed 6/117:30 amDTW - DCA
1 stop5h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 4/30$322

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Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

District of Columbia

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/29

10:40 pm-12:26 am

Nonstop1h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/30

5:25 pm-7:08 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$179

Washington, D.C.Detroit

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/30

6:00 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/31

9:25 pm-10:54 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$179

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/14

7:00 am-1:28 pm

1 stop30h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/18

2:28 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop21h 39m

$181

Washington, D.C.Detroit

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/15

5:26 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop24h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/18

12:54 pm-4:36 pm

1 stop27h 42m

$181

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/24

5:10 pm-6:46 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/26

7:05 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$184

Washington, D.C.Detroit

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/9

5:13 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/14

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$195

Washington, D.C.Detroit

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/26

11:52 am-7:49 am

1 stop19h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/29

10:42 am-10:20 am

1 stop23h 38m

$211

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/17

6:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop4h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/17

11:50 am-6:55 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$239

Washington, D.C.Detroit

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/21

9:11 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/25

7:55 am-1:22 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$275

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/9

10:00 am-3:52 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/12

7:00 am-12:19 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$279

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from District of Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from District of Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DC to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from District of Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from District of Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from District of Columbia to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from USDC to DTW are scheduled on a Wednesday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 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 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from District of Columbia to Detroit, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from District of Columbia?

    If you book a flight to Detroit from District of Columbia, you will be flying to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is located 17.3 mi from the center of Detroit.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $90. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from District of Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from District of Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from District of Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Virgin Atlantic (89%), China Eastern (89%) and Delta (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from District of Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? While on average our users pay $466, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $89. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $179.

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on District of Columbia to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to Detroit?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from District of Columbia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from District of Columbia to Detroit

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$43Average$129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$99FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$134Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$209Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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