District of Columbia

$64+ Cheap flights from Michigan 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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — IAD
Jan 25 — Feb 11
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to District of Columbia

Cheapest flights from Michigan to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 26, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/317:49 pmDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/15:15 pmIAD - DTW
Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/315:11 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/18:13 pmDCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Thu 12/252:30 pmDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/18:24 amIAD - DTW
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/2510:00 amDTW - DCA
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/14:32 pmDCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/317:16 amDTW - IAD
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:35 amIAD - DTW
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/315:11 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/27:40 amDCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Wed 12/319:15 pmDTW - DCA
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Thu 1/15:35 pmDCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/24$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Thu 12/257:49 pmDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/275:15 pmIAD - DTW
Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/2511:56 amDTW - IAD
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:35 amIAD - DTW
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/305:45 amDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/38:19 amIAD - DTW
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/306:39 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/35:58 pmDCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Tue 12/306:00 amORD - IAD
1 stop9h 37mFrontier
Mon 1/124:22 pmIAD - ORD
1 stop7h 17mFrontier
Deal found 12/24$292

Find flight deals from Michigan to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Michigan to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated December 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$118
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$64
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$257

Good round-trip deal

$218 or less

Good one-way deal

$144 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
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From Michigan to District of Columbia
One-way flight from Michigan to District of Columbia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Michigan to District of Columbia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Michigan to District of Columbia.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to District of Columbia that are best for you.

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Michigan

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District of Columbia

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/16

8:04 pm-2:03 pm

1 stop16h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/19

10:08 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop14h 57m

$161

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/22

6:20 am-4:28 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/29

5:37 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$162

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/22

6:20 am-4:28 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/26

5:33 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$162

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/29

6:20 am-4:28 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/1

5:37 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$173

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Fri 2/20

6:48 pm-9:34 am

1 stop13h 46m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/23

11:41 am-10:29 pm

1 stop11h 48m

$176

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Fri 2/20

6:48 pm-9:34 am

1 stop13h 46m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/22

11:43 am-7:59 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$180

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/21

2:56 pm-4:28 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-7:48 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/17

7:45 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/31

5:15 pm-6:58 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/16

2:02 pm-3:59 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/18

5:10 pm-7:04 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/5

10:10 am-11:52 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/12

6:00 am-7:48 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$189

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to District of Columbia (average of $42). Flying from Michigan to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $78). 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 MI to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Michigan 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 December 26, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Michigan to District of Columbia by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Michigan to District of Columbia. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Michigan to District of Columbia 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 Michigan to District of Columbia

Explore weekly flight availability from Michigan 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 December 26, 2025.

The most flights from USMI to USDC are scheduled on a Friday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

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 December 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Michigan to District of Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Michigan 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.
  • How long is the flight from Michigan to District of Columbia?

    There are many flights that can get you from Michigan to District of Columbia in 1h 32m. Fly via Frontier, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 383 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $29 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $33 and $68, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Michigan 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 Michigan to District of Columbia.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to District of Columbia (average of $42). Flying from Michigan to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $78). 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 Michigan to District of Columbia

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Michigan 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 December 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$45Average$107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$49Average$136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$109Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$147Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$174Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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