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$106+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to District of Columbia

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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — IAD
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to District of Columbia

Cheapest flights from Detroit to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Fri 4/103:24 pm
DTW
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 28m
Delta
Sun 4/126:00 am
IAD
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 43m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Fri 4/103:03 pm
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 32m
Delta
Tue 4/149:40 am
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 37m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/115:07 pm
DTW
-
IAD
1 stop7h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/148:09 am
IAD
-
DTW
2 stops23h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Thu 2/269:00 am
DTW
-
IAD
1 stop7h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/211:41 am
IAD
-
DTW
1 stop9h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/2710:00 pm
DTW
-
IAD
1 stop11h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/75:05 am
IAD
-
DTW
1 stop10h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$194
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/105:50 pm
DTW
-
IAD
1 stop6h 46m
Frontier
Thu 4/169:51 am
IAD
-
DTW
1 stop6h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$195
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/188:30 am
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Fri 2/202:00 pm
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop9h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$195
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sun 2/226:00 am
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop10h 59m
Frontier
Mon 2/232:00 pm
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop9h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/210:10 am
DTW
-
IAD
1 stop5h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/511:22 am
IAD
-
DTW
2 stops14h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/610:27 pm
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop18h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/102:00 pm
DCA
-
DTW
2 stops23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/15:34 pm
DTW
-
IAD
1 stop7h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/76:26 pm
IAD
-
DTW
2 stops13h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/610:27 pm
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop14h 35m
Frontier
Sun 3/82:00 pm
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop20h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$201

Find flight deals from Detroit to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated February 3, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$189
(Delta)

One-way from

$106
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$260

Good round-trip deal

$204 or less

Good one-way deal

$216 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to District of Columbia 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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to District of Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

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District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/17

2:55 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/20

6:00 am-7:34 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/14

10:00 am-11:29 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/18

10:05 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/17

9:30 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/21

5:25 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/12

9:30 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/16

6:00 am-7:43 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/23

9:30 pm-11:03 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/27

5:07 pm-6:44 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/20

9:30 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/24

5:32 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/11

3:21 pm-4:49 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/12

6:00 am-7:43 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/10

3:24 pm-4:52 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/12

6:00 am-7:43 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/10

3:24 pm-4:52 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/14

5:07 pm-6:44 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/13

5:26 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/18

7:59 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$189

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to District of Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to District of Columbia from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to District of Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to District of Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to District of Columbia (average of $41). Flying from Detroit to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $82). 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 DTT to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 3, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Detroit to District of Columbia in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to District of Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to District of Columbia. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to District of Columbia flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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 Detroit to District of Columbia

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to District of Columbia. 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 February 3, 2026.

The most flights from DTT to USDC are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to District of Columbia?

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated February 3, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Detroit to District of Columbia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,138 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
8,138 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,138 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
9,236 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,138 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
7.2
Good
11,216 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,138 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
8,406 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,138 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
3,051 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,138 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to District of Columbia. 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 from for flights from Detroit to District of Columbia?

    For a flight from Detroit to District of Columbia, you will be flying from All airports. Detroit All airports (DTT) is just 0.6 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to District of Columbia?

    Departing from Detroit to District of Columbia will take you 1h 30m. The distance from Detroit to District of Columbia is about 383 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to District of Columbia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $29. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit to District of Columbia for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to District of Columbia?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit to District of Columbia are ANA (91%), Republic Airways (84%) and Avianca (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to District of Columbia?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit to District of Columbia? While on average our users pay $924, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $189.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to District of Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to District of Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to District of Columbia 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 Detroit to District of Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to District of Columbia (average of $41). Flying from Detroit to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $82). 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 Detroit to District of Columbia

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to District of Columbia. 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$40Average$99FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$43Average$139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$91Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$174Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$183Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$184Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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