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$142+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to East Lansing, MI

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 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — DTW
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing

Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

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.
Fri 12/266:00 amDCA - LAN
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/316:30 amLAN - DCA
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$370
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Mon 12/295:35 pmDCA - LAN
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Fri 1/25:30 amLAN - DCA
1 stop3h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/27$407
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Mon 12/295:29 pmIAD - LAN
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Fri 1/25:30 amLAN - IAD
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/27$407
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.
Fri 12/267:50 pmDCA - LAN
1 stop4h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:00 amLAN - DCA
1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$423
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.
Fri 12/267:59 pmBWI - LAN
1 stop4h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/3012:30 pmLAN - BWI
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$506
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:29 pmIAD - LAN
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Wed 12/315:30 amLAN - IAD
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/26$513
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.
Mon 12/296:00 amBWI - LAN
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/212:30 pmLAN - BWI
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$516
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/262:01 pmDCA - LAN
2 stops8h 37mDelta
Tue 12/305:30 amLAN - DCA
1 stop3h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/26$604
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:36 pmBWI - LAN
1 stop5h 02mDelta
Tue 12/302:25 pmLAN - BWI
2 stops9h 07mDelta
Deal found 12/25$617
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:00 amBWI - LAN
2 stops7h 45mDelta
Fri 1/25:30 amLAN - BWI
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/26$621
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:29 pmIAD - LAN
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Tue 12/305:30 amLAN - IAD
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/25$653
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.
Fri 12/262:54 pmDCA - LAN
2 stops9h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2812:30 pmLAN - DCA
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$700

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Average price

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing 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 December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Lansing

DCA - LAN

DCALAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/14

2:54 pm-4:37 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Lansing Capital City

Thu 4/23

5:07 pm-6:52 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$273

Washington, D.C.Lansing

DCA - LAN

DCALAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/1

2:37 pm-4:34 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

Lansing Capital City

Sat 2/7

12:34 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$283

BaltimoreLansing

BWI - LAN

BWILAN

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/20

5:25 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Lansing Capital City

Thu 1/22

12:00 pm-4:38 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$286

Washington, D.C.Lansing

DCA - LAN

DCALAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/24

6:04 am-11:08 am

1 stop5h 04m

Lansing Capital City

Thu 1/29

12:00 pm-5:04 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$293

Washington, D.C.Lansing

IAD - LAN

IADLAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/24

6:00 am-11:08 am

1 stop5h 08m

Lansing Capital City

Thu 1/29

5:25 am-11:52 am

1 stop6h 27m

$293

Washington, D.C.Lansing

IAD - LAN

IADLAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/1

5:26 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Lansing Capital City

Sat 2/7

12:00 pm-4:46 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$293

BaltimoreLansing

BWI - LAN

BWILAN

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/24

6:00 am-11:08 am

1 stop5h 08m

Lansing Capital City

Thu 1/29

12:00 pm-4:38 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$295

BaltimoreLansing

BWI - LAN

BWILAN

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/26

6:00 am-11:08 am

1 stop5h 08m

Lansing Capital City

Mon 2/2

5:25 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 02m

$295

Washington, D.C.Lansing

IAD - LAN

IADLAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/24

5:27 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop3h 18m

Lansing Capital City

Sat 1/31

12:00 pm-4:46 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$296

Washington, D.C.Lansing

DCA - LAN

DCALAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/1

6:05 am-11:08 am

1 stop5h 03m

Lansing Capital City

Sat 2/7

5:25 am-12:57 pm

2 stops7h 32m

$298

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing (average of $47). Flying from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing in May is currently the most expensive (average of $72). 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 L4N?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing. Price data was last updated on December 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to East Lansing flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing. 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 28, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to L4N are scheduled on a Monday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing East Lansing

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to East Lansing. 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 East Lansing. Reviews last updated December 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,072 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,072 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,072 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like American Airlines and Delta fly from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing in about 1h 43m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 20m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing is about 478 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing?

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing are Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Lansing Capital City, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Lansing Capital City and Baltimore/Washington - Lansing Capital City.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing?

    Consider Sun Country Air (100%), Republic Airways (96%) or Aeromexico (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $119. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Lansing Capital City) can be booked for $293 on average, our data indicates $348 when flying from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to East Lansing flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing?

    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 East Lansing.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing 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 East Lansing?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing (average of $47). Flying from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing in May is currently the most expensive (average of $72). 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 East Lansing

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing. 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 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$50Average$130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$58Average$107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$111Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$129Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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