Reagan-National

$105+ 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — DCA
Mar 13 — Mar 201
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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 87 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Reagan-National

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 February 11, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/59:28 pm
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 29m
Delta
Mon 3/96:00 am
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 39m
Delta
Deal found 2/9$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/63:30 pm
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 34m
Delta
Tue 3/107:59 pm
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 47m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/245:30 pm
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 29m
Delta
Tue 4/286:00 am
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 30m
Delta
Deal found 2/9$199
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1710:32 am
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop26h 43m
Frontier
Thu 3/52:00 pm
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop20h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$200
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1711:54 am
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop10h 05m
Frontier
Mon 4/207:00 am
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop14h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$202
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 2/277:10 am
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 43m
Delta
Sun 3/16:05 am
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 46m
Delta
Deal found 2/8$204
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/269:51 am
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop5h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/282:00 pm
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop9h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$205
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Wed 7/152:46 pm
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop7h 04m
JetBlue
Fri 7/172:55 pm
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 47m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/8$207
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 2/236:52 pm
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop18h 23m
Frontier
Fri 2/272:00 pm
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop9h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$208
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Mon 2/239:56 am
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop5h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/252:00 pm
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$210
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Wed 3/48:30 am
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop28h 45m
Frontier
Wed 3/116:00 pm
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop16h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$211
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/47:30 am
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop6h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/101:59 pm
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$212

Find 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 February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(Delta)

One-way from

$105
(Super.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$279

Good round-trip deal

$205 or less

Good one-way deal

$214 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National flights.
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

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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 February 11, 2026.
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

Fri 3/6

9:28 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/9

7:59 pm-9:46 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/3

9:22 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/4

6:00 am-7:39 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/1

5:30 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/3

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/17

5:30 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/20

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/31

5:30 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/4

6:00 am-7:39 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/28

7:05 am-8:37 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/31

6:10 am-7:43 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/1

9:20 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/4

12:59 pm-2:36 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/2

9:28 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/7

6:03 am-7:49 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/3

9:22 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/6

7:59 pm-9:46 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/24

5:30 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$199

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Reagan-National

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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 February 6, 2026.

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 February 11, 2026.

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 16% 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 February 7, 2026.

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 afternoons 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 February 11, 2026.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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 Detroit to Reagan-National. 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 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 4 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 29m. Fly via 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. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, with prices starting at $174. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $183 and $184, respectively. Users have found that Southwest is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are Frontier ($29), American Airlines ($89), and Delta ($99).

  • 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 Korean Air (77%), Alaska Airlines (65%) and Aeromexico (63%).

  • 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 $387, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $106. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around $188.

  • 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 4 airlines flying from Detroit to Reagan-National

Discover the top 4 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$174Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$183Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$184Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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