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$57+ 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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — DTW
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$87
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$57
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$244

Good round-trip deal

$223 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/308:15 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/15:42 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/1$87
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2412:55 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/265:42 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$88
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/210:07 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Wed 6/411:47 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 5/1$89
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.
Tue 6/106:00 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 36mDelta
Thu 6/127:05 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/30$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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
Sun 5/253:50 pmDTW - DCA
Nonstop1h 37mDelta
Deal found 5/1$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/246:00 amIAD - DTW
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Sun 5/259:25 pmDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Deal found 5/1$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.
Fri 5/165:26 pmIAD - DTW
1 stop24h 34mFrontier
Sun 5/1812:54 pmDTW - IAD
1 stop27h 42mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$181
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
Wed 7/167:48 pmDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$195
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 7/248:10 amBWI - DTW
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/283:15 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 7/22:57 pmDCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 52mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/76:00 amDTW - DCA
Nonstop1h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$209
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/69:05 pmIAD - DTW
2 stops22h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/94:13 pmDTW - IAD
1 stop4h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$216

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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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/30

8:15 pm-9:42 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/1

5:42 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$87

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/24

12:55 pm-2:34 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/26

5:42 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$88

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 6/2

10:07 am-11:44 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/4

11:47 am-1:16 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$89

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 6/10

6:00 am-7:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/12

7:05 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$179

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

Sun 5/25

3:50 pm-5:27 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$179

Washington, D.C.Detroit

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/24

6:00 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/25

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

Fri 5/16

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

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/9

5:13 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/16

7:48 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$195

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 7/24

8:10 am-3:18 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/28

3:15 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$199

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >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 CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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.

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

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
Airports
IAD

For a quick check-in at IAD, locate your airline counter on either side of the first row in the main terminal.

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DTW

Use the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) for a quick, comfortable ride to downtown with free Wi-Fi and charging ports.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
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Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 49 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 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 May 1, 2025.

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 25% 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 30, 2025.

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 at noon 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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to DTW are scheduled on a Thursday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 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.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta 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
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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.?

    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 41 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.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($87), Spirit Airlines ($91), and Delta ($179) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Frontier is currently priced 66% 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 Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $57. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier 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, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County or Baltimore/Washington - 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 Virgin Atlantic (89%), China Eastern (89%) or Delta (88%) 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 $89. On average you can expect to pay $466. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $179.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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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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%
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