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$104+ 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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — DTW
Aug 20 — Aug 271
Thu 8/20
Thu 8/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 21, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Thu 8/67:35 pm
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 46m
Delta
Tue 8/1110:00 am
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 28m
Delta
Deal found 7/16$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Wed 9/29:39 am
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 30m
Delta
Sun 9/67:05 am
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 31m
Delta
Deal found 7/18$202
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Thu 8/203:30 pm
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Tue 8/256:25 am
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/16$207
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Thu 8/208:15 am
DCA
-
DTW
2 stops6h 55m
Southwest
Mon 8/242:40 pm
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/16$212
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Tue 9/12:54 pm
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 42m
American Airlines
Tue 9/85:06 pm
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/18$216
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Thu 9/312:23 pm
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 37m
Delta
Sun 9/610:10 am
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 28m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$218
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Wed 9/91:59 pm
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop10h 25m
Frontier
Tue 9/157:20 am
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop14h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 7/19$220
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 9/37:29 am
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 40m
American Airlines
Sun 9/67:09 am
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$222
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 8/217:50 pm
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 48m
American Airlines
Mon 8/246:00 am
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/16$223
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:00 pm
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop29h 59m
Frontier
Tue 8/2512:20 pm
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop9h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 7/19$226
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Thu 8/2012:23 pm
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 37m
Delta
Tue 8/255:10 pm
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 35m
Delta
Deal found 7/21$227

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 July 21, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$202
(Delta)

One-way from

$104
(Southwest)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$354

Good round-trip deal

$308 or less

Good one-way deal

$245 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 July 21, 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.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/22

6:25 pm-8:13 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/24

7:05 am-8:36 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$197

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/20

12:23 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/25

5:10 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$217

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/25

5:29 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/29

7:05 am-8:36 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$217

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/12

7:35 pm-9:21 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/18

10:00 am-11:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$217

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/3

12:23 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/6

10:10 am-11:38 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$218

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/1

9:35 am-3:00 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/8

6:25 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 00m

$237

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/17

3:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/22

10:55 am-3:00 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$237
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/17

6:10 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/21

9:35 pm-11:02 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$237

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/28

4:35 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/1

12:55 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$258

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/16

7:40 pm-12:53 am

1 stop5h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/18

7:00 am-8:37 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$259

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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 July.
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

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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?

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 62 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, January 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 $249). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $354). 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 July 21, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% 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 July 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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 July 21, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, such as Delta and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,473 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
Delta
7.8
Good
8,473 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,473 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,473 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Danielle,Aug 2023

RSW - DTW

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!

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 19 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day from 2 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?

    Delta can get you from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in just under 1h 48m. 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 Delta is currently your cheapest option to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with prices starting at $189. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $189 round trip. Delta is priced at 39% 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 Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $91. Users have also found prices from $115 and $115 on American Airlines 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: Virgin Atlantic (95%), Aeromexico (93%), Korean Air( 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 $475 for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $168 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $187.

  • 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, January 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 $249). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $354). 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 2 airlines flying from Reagan-National to Detroit

Discover the top 2 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 July 21, 2026.
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DeltaCheapest$189Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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