How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit?

Departing from Washington, D.C. to Detroit will take you 1h 40m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Detroit is about 408 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit round-trip?

According to our current data, Frontier ($84), Southwest ($129), and Delta ($148) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. Frontier is currently priced 68% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Detroit one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $49 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $72 and United Airlines from $81 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit 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 when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, 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 are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Detroit?

The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Detroit are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Baltimore/Washington - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit?

The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to Detroit is $89. On average you can expect to pay $789. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $127.

What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Detroit?

Consider Endeavor Airlines (92%), Aeromexico (91%) or WestJet (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Detroit?

Before booking your flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit check out the most popular airlines for this route: Delta, Frontier or United Airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Detroit?

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Detroit. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit?

Find a great deal and save up to 248% by booking at least 50 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Washington, D.C. to Detroit within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $228.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Detroit?

June is one of the best times of the year to fly to Detroit from Washington, D.C.. Prices for June average $265 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $59. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January. Opting for a June flight can save you 30% on your journey compared to booking in January

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

Detroit All airports (DTT), located 0.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. 6 airlines have flights to All airports from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit All airports should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 46 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Detroit?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Washington, D.C. to Detroit flights typically cost between $179 and $375 in September. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $65 on Frontier (Sep 29-Oct 3).

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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 September 15, 2025.

Mon 9/296:50 pmBWI - DTW

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6:00 am-7:36 am

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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9:31 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$197

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9:30 pm-11:04 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit?

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit (average of $250). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit 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 DTT?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Detroit in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Detroit?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Detroit 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. to Detroit

The most flights from WAS to DTT are scheduled on a Monday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (37 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 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

7,954 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 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

8,929 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 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!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 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!

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,015 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 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

5.8

Fair

3,172 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 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!

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from Washington, D.C.?
Detroit All airports (DTT), located 0.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. 6 airlines have flights to All airports from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit All airports should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 46 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.
How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit?
Departing from Washington, D.C. to Detroit will take you 1h 40m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Detroit is about 408 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit round-trip?
According to our current data, Frontier ($84), Southwest ($129), and Delta ($148) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. Frontier is currently priced 68% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Detroit one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $49 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $72 and United Airlines from $81 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Detroit?
The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Detroit are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Baltimore/Washington - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Detroit?
Consider Endeavor Airlines (92%), Aeromexico (91%) or WestJet (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit.
What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit?
The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to Detroit is $89. On average you can expect to pay $789. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $127.
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?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit (average of $250). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$50	Average$145	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$55	Average$101	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$115	Average$265	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$129	Average$340	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$177	Average$300	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$184	Average$306	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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