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$72+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Reagan-National (DCA)

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 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — DCA
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National are usually found in August or July, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Reagan-National
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Reagan-National. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/55:20 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop19h 46mFrontier
Mon 12/88:00 amDCA - DTW
1 stop8h 19mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$143
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/105:14 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop23h 45mFrontier
Thu 11/132:00 pmDCA - DTW
1 stop26h 19mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$159
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/143:12 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop7h 47mJetBlue
Tue 11/184:55 pmDCA - DTW
1 stop6h 02mJetBlue
Deal found 10/27$161
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/135:14 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop19h 48mFrontier
Sun 11/166:00 pmDCA - DTW
1 stop22h 19mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$163
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/143:12 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop7h 47mJetBlue
Mon 11/174:55 pmDCA - DTW
1 stop6h 02mJetBlue
Deal found 10/26$165
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/133:12 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop7h 47mJetBlue
Mon 11/174:55 pmDCA - DTW
1 stop6h 02mJetBlue
Deal found 10/28$169
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/173:12 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop7h 47mJetBlue
Wed 11/194:55 pmDCA - DTW
1 stop6h 02mJetBlue
Deal found 10/26$175
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/55:20 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop19h 46mFrontier
Sun 12/76:00 pmDCA - DTW
1 stop22h 19mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$176
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2010:28 amDTW - DCA
1 stop4h 31mJetBlue
Mon 11/245:43 pmDCA - DTW
1 stop5h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 10/27$181
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/125:20 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop23h 39mFrontier
Mon 12/158:00 amDCA - DTW
1 stop8h 19mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$183
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/99:15 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop24h 44mFrontier
Wed 11/122:00 pmDCA - DTW
1 stop26h 19mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$185

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Reagan-National

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Reagan-National (DCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$143
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$72
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$279

Good round-trip deal

$240 or less

Good one-way deal

$152 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Reagan-National 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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

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Reagan-National

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/22

9:23 am-3:17 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/24

5:43 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$181

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/6

2:55 pm-4:32 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/8

6:00 am-7:44 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/22

10:07 am-11:41 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/24

6:06 am-7:47 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/12

7:00 am-8:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 12/14

6:02 am-7:46 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/17

5:24 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/20

7:59 pm-9:46 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/15

9:28 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/19

12:55 pm-2:34 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/27

2:59 pm-4:36 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/1

7:54 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/28

7:00 am-8:39 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/4

9:36 am-11:18 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/20

10:07 am-11:41 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/27

6:06 am-7:47 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/19

7:00 am-8:39 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/3

9:36 am-11:18 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$189

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Reagan-National in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Reagan-National

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Reagan-National from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 32 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $137). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 DTW to DCA?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Reagan-National. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reagan-National. 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 Reagan-National. Reviews last updated October 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,124 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from Detroit, you will be flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is located 17.3 mi from the center of Detroit. There are 12 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in 1h 37m. Fly via JetBlue or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is about 405 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, with prices starting at $85. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $174 and $180, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 68% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are Envoy Air (100%), Republic Airways (89%) and Aeromexico (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport? While on average our users pay $796, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $105. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around $161.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Reagan-National that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Reagan-National flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Reagan-National?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Reagan-National?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Reagan-National 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $137). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Reagan-National

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Reagan-National. 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$85Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$174Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$180Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$184Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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