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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Departing on a Friday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 33% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Detroit. You should not have trouble finding flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl; the airport handles an average of 25 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Detroit airport from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. It is only a 17.3 mi journey from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Detroit’s city center.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2025.

Mon 8/186:00 amIAD - DTW

Nonstop1h 30mDelta

Wed 8/202:59 pmDTW - IAD

Nonstop1h 32mDelta

Deal found 7/26

$137

Thu 9/410:18 pmIAD - DTW

Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/911:39 amDTW - IAD

1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$173

Wed 7/306:10 amIAD - DTW

1 stop5h 15mFrontier

Tue 8/512:18 pmDTW - IAD

1 stop12h 01mFrontier

Deal found 7/27

$178

Thu 8/1411:04 amIAD - DTW

1 stop8h 34mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/165:30 pmDTW - IAD

2 stops16h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$243

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Mon 8/186:00 amIAD - DTW

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Mon 8/259:55 pmDTW - IAD

Nonstop1h 31mDelta

Deal found 7/25

$137

Sat 8/166:10 amIAD - DTW

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Tue 8/193:55 pmDTW - IAD

1 stop5h 39mFrontier

Deal found 7/28

$166

Thu 9/410:18 pmIAD - DTW

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Tue 9/911:39 amDTW - IAD

1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$173

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Wed 7/306:10 amIAD - DTW

1 stop5h 15mFrontier

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Deal found 7/27

$178

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Deal found 7/27

$284

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$243

Mon 8/186:00 amIAD - DTW

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Wed 8/202:59 pmDTW - IAD

Nonstop1h 32mDelta

Deal found 7/26

$137

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$189

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Tue 9/169:15 amIAD - DTW

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Deal found 7/27

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10:18 pm-11:59 pm

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11:39 am-4:24 pm

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12:53 pm-11:26 pm

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11:04 am-7:38 pm

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5:30 pm-10:14 am

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$243

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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9:15 am-6:12 pm

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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10:18 pm-11:59 pm

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6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$116

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should look to book at least 47 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 IAD to DTW?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

The most flights from IAD to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Frontier from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,975 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,975 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,975 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,892 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,975 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Frontier

5.9

Fair

3,238 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,975 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Detroit. You should not have trouble finding flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl; the airport handles an average of 25 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Detroit airport from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. It is only a 17.3 mi journey from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Detroit’s city center.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?
According to our current data, Delta ($137), Frontier ($166), and United Airlines ($173) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Delta is currently priced 50% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are United Airlines ($69), Frontier ($83), and Delta ($126).
What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Consider Republic Airways (85%), Aeromexico (80%) or SkyWest Airlines (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $115. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $137 on average our data indicates $1,065 when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Detroit that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Detroit?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Detroit.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to Detroit?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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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Frontier	Cheapest$128	Average$198	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
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