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$109+ 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — DCA
Sep 7 — Sep 141
Mon 9/7
Mon 9/14
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 8, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Wed 9/212:20 pm -
1 stop9h 39m
Wed 9/97:00 am -
1 stop8h 28m
Deal found 8/4$166
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Sat 9/57:55 am -
1 stop9h 04m
Thu 9/101:06 pm -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 8/6$167
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2712:20 pm -
1 stop9h 39m
Sat 8/291:59 pm -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 8/5$170
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/267:08 am -
1 stop9h 51m
Mon 9/286:00 pm -
1 stop21h 28m
Deal found 8/5$172
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Wed 8/2612:20 pm -
1 stop9h 39m
Fri 8/281:59 pm -
1 stop11h 14m
Deal found 8/3$173
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/212:20 pm -
1 stop9h 39m
Sat 9/51:59 pm -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 8/4$174
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/197:08 am -
1 stop9h 51m
Sat 9/266:00 pm -
1 stop30h 06m
Deal found 8/5$175
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 10/207:20 am -
1 stop14h 38m
Sat 10/242:00 pm -
1 stop10h 24m
Deal found 8/3$176
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2712:20 pm -
1 stop9h 39m
Sun 8/301:59 pm -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 8/4$178
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/412:20 pm -
1 stop9h 39m
Tue 9/87:00 am -
1 stop16h 59m
Deal found 8/4$179
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Fri 8/2812:20 pm -
1 stop9h 39m
Wed 9/97:00 am -
1 stop8h 28m
Deal found 8/3$180

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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 August 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$166
(Frontier)

One-way from

$109
(Super.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$304

Good round-trip deal

$264 or less

Good one-way deal

$243 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($14 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 August 8, 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.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/29

3:50 pm-5:27 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/3

9:39 am-11:09 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$205
Quickest round-trip

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/12

10:08 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/14

6:10 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$205

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/30

9:34 pm-11:07 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/1

9:32 am-11:04 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$223

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/3

2:40 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/6

12:35 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$226

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/29

7:20 am-2:53 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/5

7:35 pm-9:21 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$226

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/3

8:55 am-3:50 pm

2 stops6h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/8

9:35 am-3:00 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$230

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/24

7:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/29

2:40 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$230

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/20

2:25 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/24

6:55 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 05m

$230

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/29

3:50 pm-5:27 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/4

12:28 pm-2:05 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$232

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/4

7:05 am-8:36 am

Nonstop1h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/14

5:35 pm-7:12 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$232

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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 August.
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.
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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?

Booking 31 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, December 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 $249). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $340). 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 August 8, 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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 10% 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 August 1, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights typically cost between $233 and $379 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $166 on Frontier (Sep 2-Sep 9).

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 August 8, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,504 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Sherry,Aug 2023

ATL - DCA

Didn’t receive any snacks due to turbulence which I understand but both carts started from the front of the plan so anyone in the back got no snacks. If one had started at the back more people may have been able to be served.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,504 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,504 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Sherry,Aug 2023

ATL - DCA

Didn’t receive any snacks due to turbulence which I understand but both carts started from the front of the plan so anyone in the back got no snacks. If one had started at the back more people may have been able to be served.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,085 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,504 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Sherry,Aug 2023

ATL - DCA

Didn’t receive any snacks due to turbulence which I understand but both carts started from the front of the plan so anyone in the back got no snacks. If one had started at the back more people may have been able to be served.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,885 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,504 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Sherry,Aug 2023

ATL - DCA

Didn’t receive any snacks due to turbulence which I understand but both carts started from the front of the plan so anyone in the back got no snacks. If one had started at the back more people may have been able to be served.

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 15 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day from 3 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 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 American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, with prices starting at $189. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $189 and $249, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 33% 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), Southwest ($108), and American Airlines ($115).

  • 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 American Airlines (71%), PSA Airlines (71%) and Alaska Airlines (66%).

  • 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 $397, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $133. 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, December 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 $249). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $340). 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 3 airlines flying from Detroit to Reagan-National

Discover the top 3 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 August 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$189Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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