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$74+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — DTW
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Reagan-National to Detroit

Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 2/208:25 pm
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 54m
American Airlines
Mon 2/236:05 am
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/276:00 pm
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop29h 55m
Frontier
Fri 3/610:27 pm
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop23h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$193
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/202:00 pm
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop9h 55m
Frontier
Mon 2/236:52 pm
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop18h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$199
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/98:00 am
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 19m
Frontier
Wed 2/118:30 am
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$201
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/242:05 pm
DCA
-
DTW
2 stops9h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/38:30 am
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop13h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$202
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/128:25 pm
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 54m
American Airlines
Tue 2/176:19 am
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$204
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/242:00 pm
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop9h 55m
Frontier
Thu 2/266:00 am
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop10h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$205
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 6/43:59 pm
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop6h 57m
JetBlue
Sun 6/77:30 am
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop5h 23m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/28$207
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/188:00 am
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop15h 40m
Frontier
Sun 2/226:00 am
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop15h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/198:39 am
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop8h 09m
American Airlines
Mon 2/236:05 am
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$211
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 3/98:00 am
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop26h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/169:44 am
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop7h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$213
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 5/912:59 pm
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 37m
Delta
Mon 5/115:45 pm
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 33m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$215

Find flight deals from Reagan-National to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reagan-National (DCA) 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 January 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$74
(CheapOair)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$231 or less

Good one-way deal

$208 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Reagan-National 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Reagan-National

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/19

7:41 am-9:31 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/22

10:10 am-11:52 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$189

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/23

7:56 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/28

7:05 am-8:37 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$215

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/26

6:00 pm-11:04 am

1 stop17h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/5

6:00 am-4:04 pm

2 stops10h 04m

$217

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/28

4:54 pm-6:43 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/1

10:10 am-11:52 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$234

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/21

4:54 pm-6:43 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/27

10:01 am-11:43 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$234

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/27

2:00 pm-9:50 am

2 stops19h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/6

10:27 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop23h 32m

$250

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/23

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

7:05 am-8:37 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$257

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/9

6:00 am-7:39 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/12

10:00 am-11:34 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$257

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/7

6:03 am-7:49 am

Nonstop1h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/8

9:22 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$257

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/21

9:55 am-3:35 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

1:40 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$264

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Reagan-National to Detroit in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Reagan-National to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Reagan-National with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Reagan-National to Detroit. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $135). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $197). 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 DCA to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Reagan-National 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 January 29, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Reagan-National to Detroit. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport 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.

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 January 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, such as Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Reagan-National to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) if they book a flight to Detroit from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. On average, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County has 15 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day from 3 airlines. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is conveniently located just 17.3 mi from Detroit’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    American Airlines and Delta can get you from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in just under 1h 40m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 405 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with prices starting at $129. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $189 and $189, respectively. Southwest is priced at 55% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $89. Users have also found prices from $104 and $115 on Southwest and Delta, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (100%), Korean Air (92%), Aeromexico( 92%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $905 for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $138 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $163.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Reagan-National to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National to Detroit?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $135). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $197). 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 3 airlines flying from Reagan-National to Detroit

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Reagan-National to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$129Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$189Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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