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$40+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — WAS
Apr 3 — Apr 101
Fri 4/3
Fri 4/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 4, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/37:34 pm
DTW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 31m
Frontier
Tue 4/76:05 am
BWI
-
DTW
1 stop25h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$135
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/137:34 pm
DTW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 31m
Frontier
Mon 3/168:43 pm
BWI
-
DTW
1 stop27h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$136
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Thu 4/92:56 pm
DTW
-
BWI
1 stop17h 17m
Frontier
Mon 4/135:23 pm
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/2$138
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 3/175:07 pm
DTW
-
BWI
1 stop7h 34m
Frontier
Fri 3/206:38 pm
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$139
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/175:09 pm
DTW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 29m
Frontier
Sun 4/199:10 pm
BWI
-
DTW
1 stop12h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$143
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 5/152:27 pm
DTW
-
BWI
1 stop10h 22m
Frontier
Mon 5/185:09 pm
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/2$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/175:09 pm
DTW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 29m
Frontier
Sat 4/256:53 am
BWI
-
DTW
1 stop9h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 2/28$146
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/277:34 pm
DTW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 31m
Frontier
Mon 4/65:23 pm
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 2/28$147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/186:50 pm
DTW
-
BWI
1 stop13h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/229:43 pm
BWI
-
DTW
1 stop26h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$148
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 5/219:25 pm
DTW
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 31m
Delta
Sun 5/246:00 am
IAD
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 31m
Delta
Deal found 3/2$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 5/19:22 pm
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 28m
Delta
Sun 5/36:00 am
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 33m
Delta
Deal found 3/2$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/198:51 pm
DTW
-
IAD
1 stop10h 33m
Frontier
Mon 3/236:20 am
IAD
-
DTW
1 stop25h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$190

Find flight deals from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 March 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$135
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$40
(Booking.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$249

Good round-trip deal

$243 or less

Good one-way deal

$162 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. 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 March 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/7

9:25 pm-10:56 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/11

6:00 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/2

10:13 am-11:50 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/9

12:55 pm-2:34 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/24

2:49 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/27

5:07 pm-6:44 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/21

9:25 pm-10:56 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/24

6:00 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/23

9:30 pm-11:03 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/25

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/23

9:30 pm-11:03 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/17

7:05 am-8:37 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/24

6:05 am-7:38 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/21

9:22 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/23

7:59 pm-9:46 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/7

9:26 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/11

6:05 am-7:38 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/19

9:22 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/23

6:00 am-7:39 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$204

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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 Washington, D.C. in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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. 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. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Washington, D.C. 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. 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 Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. 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 to Washington, D.C.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on February 27, 2026.

Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. 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.?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. (average of $40). Flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $105). 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 WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 4, 2026.

When flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C., the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 28% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

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

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. 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. on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C., 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.?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C., 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.?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated March 4, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Detroit to Washington, D.C. 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
8,245 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,245 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,245 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,382 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,245 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,379 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,245 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,490 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,245 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,041 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,245 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

    Detroit All airports (DTT), located 0.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. 6 airlines have flights from All airports to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Detroit All airports to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 28 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit to Washington, D.C. in 1h 30m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance between Detroit and Washington, D.C. is about 408 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $98, Frontier will fly you from Detroit to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $161 and $174, respectively. Frontier is 54% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $29. Users have also found prices from $89 and $89 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    While some choose either Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Baltimore/Washington, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from Detroit to Washington, D.C..

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. consider choosing ANA (100%), Republic Airways (86%) or Mesa Airlines (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    While on average a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is generally $884, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $171. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $189 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Washington, D.C. 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.?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. (average of $40). Flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $105). 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 Detroit to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. 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 March 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$40Average$99FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$42Average$144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$90Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$174Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$183Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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