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$105+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) 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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — DCA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Wed 6/17
Wed 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 18, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/239:24 pm
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 35m
Delta
Tue 6/307:59 pm
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 40m
Delta
Deal found 5/17$209
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Thu 8/201:22 pm
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop8h 37m
Frontier
Sun 8/236:00 pm
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop18h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$210
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/28:20 am
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop13h 38m
Frontier
Fri 7/31:59 pm
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop10h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$215
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 6/69:26 pm
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 33m
Delta
Tue 6/96:00 am
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 30m
Delta
Deal found 5/15$222
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/247:05 am
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Tue 6/303:00 pm
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/17$229
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/307:05 am
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Tue 7/711:45 am
DCA
-
DTW
2 stops6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/15$230
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Wed 8/126:00 am
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 40m
American Airlines
Thu 8/205:00 am
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop4h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17$232
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/49:26 pm
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 33m
Delta
Sat 6/66:25 pm
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 43m
Delta
Deal found 5/13$235
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 7/17:05 am
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 32m
Delta
Sat 7/412:18 pm
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop5h 11m
Delta
Deal found 5/14$239
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 10/239:20 pm
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 33m
Delta
Mon 10/266:00 am
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 39m
Delta
Deal found 5/13$242

Find flight deals from Detroit to Reagan-National

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 May 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(Delta)

One-way from

$105
(Frontier)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$329

Good round-trip deal

$284 or less

Good one-way deal

$208 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 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 May 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/30

7:05 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/7

11:45 am-5:55 pm

2 stops6h 10m

$230

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/12

12:55 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/19

8:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$234

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/4

6:30 am-4:45 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/9

6:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 00m

$247

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/1

7:05 am-8:37 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/5

7:35 pm-9:21 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$249

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/15

9:24 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/22

7:59 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$249

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/9

1:25 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/14

11:45 am-5:55 pm

2 stops6h 10m

$250

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/29

9:24 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/7

7:45 pm-12:59 am

1 stop5h 14m

$259

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/11

7:05 am-8:37 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/13

6:00 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 20m

$259
Quickest round-trip

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/4

7:05 am-8:37 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/7

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$264

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/6

7:05 am-8:37 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/13

8:00 pm-9:41 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$264

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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-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-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-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-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-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 to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

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

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit 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 to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $85). Flying from Detroit 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 DTT 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 May 18, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit 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 May 9, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Reagan-National. 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 May 18, 2026.

The most flights from DTT to DCA are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Chicago (MDW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Chicago (MDW) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $174.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Chicago (MDW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 00m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (MDW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 43m.

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 May 18, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Detroit to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,447 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,447 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,447 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,648 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,447 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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?

    For a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, you will be flying from All airports. Detroit All airports (DTT) is just 0.6 mi from the center of the city. All airports is the only Detroit airport and it handles 17 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. 4 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from Detroit All airports on a regular basis.

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

    For as low as $249, Southwest can have you in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Detroit in 1h 32m. The distance between Detroit and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is about 405 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Southwest, at $174, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. Southwest is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are Frontier ($29), American Airlines ($108), and Delta ($111).

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

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Detroit, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: PSA Airlines (91%), Delta (78%), Alaska Airlines( 76%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $687 for a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $143 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) is currently priced at $209.

  • 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 to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $85). Flying from Detroit 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 May 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$174Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$189Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$213Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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