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$130+ 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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — DTW
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Washington, D.C. to East Lansing flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$243
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$130
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$389
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to East Lansing
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/308:52 pmBWI - LAN
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/412:07 pmLAN - BWI
1 stop8h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$243
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/812:19 pmBWI - LAN
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Thu 10/95:35 amLAN - BWI
1 stop3h 13mDelta
Deal found 9/15$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 12/255:34 pmDCA - LAN
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Fri 12/265:30 amLAN - DCA
1 stop3h 26mDelta
Deal found 9/16$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/306:00 amBWI - LAN
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/612:56 pmLAN - BWI
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$323
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/62:55 pmDCA - LAN
Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/105:15 pmLAN - DCA
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$323
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/302:54 pmDCA - LAN
Nonstop1h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/65:15 pmLAN - DCA
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/172:54 pmDCA - LAN
Nonstop1h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/196:00 amLAN - DCA
1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 12/126:00 amBWI - LAN
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/151:27 pmLAN - BWI
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 9/206:30 amDCA - LAN
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/235:12 pmLAN - DCA
Nonstop1h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/96:00 amBWI - LAN
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Fri 10/106:24 pmLAN - BWI
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Deal found 9/15$341
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 12/46:00 amIAD - LAN
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Sun 12/76:20 pmLAN - IAD
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Deal found 9/16$343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/112:10 pmBWI - LAN
2 stops8h 03mDelta
Mon 10/1311:27 amLAN - BWI
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Deal found 9/15$344

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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 September 17, 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.

Fly to

East Lansing

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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreLansing

BWI - LAN

BWILAN

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/30

8:12 am-9:27 am

2 stops25h 15m

Lansing Capital City

Sat 10/4

12:07 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$261

BaltimoreLansing

BWI - LAN

BWILAN

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/8

12:19 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Lansing Capital City

Thu 10/9

5:35 am-8:48 am

1 stop3h 13m

$284

BaltimoreLansing

BWI - LAN

BWILAN

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/30

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

Lansing Capital City

Thu 11/6

12:56 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$323

Washington, D.C.Lansing

DCA - LAN

DCALAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/4

2:54 pm-4:38 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Lansing Capital City

Sun 12/7

5:09 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$323

Washington, D.C.Lansing

DCA - LAN

DCALAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/30

2:54 pm-4:38 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Lansing Capital City

Thu 11/6

5:15 pm-7:02 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$325

Washington, D.C.Lansing

DCA - LAN

DCALAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/6

6:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Lansing Capital City

Mon 11/10

5:15 pm-7:02 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$333

Washington, D.C.Lansing

DCA - LAN

DCALAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/17

2:54 pm-4:38 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Lansing Capital City

Sun 10/19

6:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

$333

BaltimoreLansing

BWI - LAN

BWILAN

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 12/12

6:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Lansing Capital City

Mon 12/15

1:27 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$334

BaltimoreLansing

BWI - LAN

BWILAN

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/9

6:00 am-10:47 am

1 stop4h 47m

Lansing Capital City

Fri 10/10

6:24 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$341

Washington, D.C.Lansing

DCA - LAN

DCALAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/4

12:32 pm-5:39 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Lansing Capital City

Sun 12/7

6:20 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$343

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing (average of $250). Flying from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing 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 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 September 17, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to East Lansing flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings 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 September 17, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to L4N 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 (23 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 September 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing, such as Delta 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
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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

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  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing?

    Airlines like Delta and American Airlines fly from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing in about 5h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing is about 482 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 Baltimore/Washington - Lansing Capital City, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Lansing Capital City and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Lansing Capital City.

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

    Consider Endeavor Airlines (91%), Aeromexico (91%) or WestJet (90%) 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 $89. While the most popular route (Baltimore/Washington - Lansing Capital City) can be booked for $321 on average, our data indicates $713 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing (average of $250). Flying from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing 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 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$50Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$55Average$101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$115Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$129Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$177Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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