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$43+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — DTW
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in August or May, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 22, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/510:10 am
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Tue 5/1212:55 pm
DTW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$101
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/810:10 am
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Sat 5/94:14 pm
DTW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$103
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/176:12 pm
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 52m
Frontier
Mon 4/206:30 pm
DTW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$105
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:12 pm
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 52m
Frontier
Mon 4/276:30 pm
DTW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$106
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2010:10 am
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Tue 5/2612:55 pm
DTW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$108
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/176:12 pm
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 52m
Frontier
Tue 4/217:04 pm
DTW
-
BWI
1 stop5h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$123
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:12 pm
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 52m
Frontier
Fri 5/110:16 pm
DTW
-
BWI
1 stop15h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:12 pm
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 52m
Frontier
Tue 4/287:04 pm
DTW
-
BWI
1 stop5h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/810:10 am
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Tue 5/1212:55 pm
DTW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/105:23 pm
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 53m
Frontier
Mon 4/135:50 pm
DTW
-
BWI
1 stop17h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$128
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/96:00 am
IAD
-
DTW
1 stop8h 10m
Frontier
Sat 4/117:35 pm
DTW
-
IAD
1 stop5h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$190
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/21:59 pm
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop20h 59m
Frontier
Mon 5/410:27 pm
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop23h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$191

Find 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 March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$101
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$43
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$274

Good round-trip deal

$268 or less

Good one-way deal

$162 or less
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Detroit

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/13

5:15 pm-7:01 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/18

10:00 am-11:29 am

Nonstop1h 29m

$205

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/9

5:40 am-7:19 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/13

7:40 am-9:11 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$213

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/23

9:30 am-2:20 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/28

1:20 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$215

Washington, D.C.Detroit

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/17

10:13 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/20

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$215

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/20

4:55 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/26

1:40 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$217

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/16

10:11 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/21

7:47 pm-12:38 am

1 stop4h 51m

$233
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/16

6:00 am-7:33 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/20

9:22 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$233

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/24

7:56 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

7:05 am-8:37 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$233

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/1

3:35 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops6h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/4

4:00 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$245

Washington, D.C.Detroit

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/25

10:13 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/2

7:45 pm-9:21 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$249

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Detroit in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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.-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.-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.-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.-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.-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 Washington, D.C. to Detroit

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

How far ahead should I 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 March 13, 2026.

Booking 44 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.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $47). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $141). 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 WAS to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 March 22, 2026.

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 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day 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 March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Friday 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.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 March 22, 2026.

The most flights from WAS to DTW are scheduled on a Friday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (40 on average).

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

The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

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Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

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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 March 22, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,315 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,315 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,315 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,455 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,315 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,487 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,315 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,531 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,315 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,018 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,315 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 43 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day from 6 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. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest fly from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 1h 39m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 11m. Airlines will cover a distance of 408 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 ($46), Southwest ($129), and Delta ($135) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Frontier is currently priced 82% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $78. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for a low price.

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

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

  • 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 CommutAir (100%), Mesa Airlines (91%) or United Airlines (80%) 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 $123. On average you can expect to pay $689. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $197.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $47). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $141). 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 Washington, D.C. to Detroit

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$46Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$46Average$100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$99Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$129Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$177Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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