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 29m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Frontier, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Detroit and Washington, D.C. is about 408 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Currently priced at $85, 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 $159 and $174, respectively. Frontier is 60% 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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $45. Users have also found prices from $79 and $89 on United Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 cheapest flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

While on average a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is generally $409, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $98. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $132 for that flight.

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 Endeavor Airlines (91%), ANA (85%) or Republic Airways (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

Consider Delta, Frontier or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C..

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

Flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. are found to be more expensive on Sunday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Washington, D.C..

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C., book at least 58 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 363% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $218 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $305.

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

Our data shows that July tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Detroit. Users have commonly found prices around $217 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $97. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in February.

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 42 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Detroit to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $140 and $300 in October. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $75 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 21-Oct 23).

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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 September 15, 2025.

Tue 10/216:59 pmDTW - BWI

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Thu 10/2311:14 amBWI - DTW

Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$75

Mon 10/610:32 amDTW - BWI

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$76

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$77

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Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines

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$78

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$80

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$81

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$82

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$83

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$84

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$86

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$95

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$192

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$197

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$204

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$189

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$200

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$208

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated September 15, 2025 and is based on user searches.

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$80

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$75

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$78

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$81

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$77

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$84

One-way flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

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DTW - BWI

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

3:20 pm-4:49 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/18

6:45 am-8:22 am

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DTW - BWI

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Mon 10/20

4:58 pm-12:13 am

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Wed 10/22

8:45 am-2:47 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$144

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/25

6:00 am-7:35 am

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Mon 10/27

10:18 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$173

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DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/25

2:45 pm-4:21 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/29

8:25 am-10:06 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$189

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DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/21

10:32 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/1

4:27 pm-6:02 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$192

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/9

2:45 pm-4:21 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/11

10:15 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$194

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DTW - IAD

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/1

2:45 pm-4:21 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/8

8:25 am-10:01 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$194

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/21

9:30 pm-11:03 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/28

6:00 am-7:44 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$197

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/24

9:30 pm-11:03 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/28

6:00 am-7:44 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$197

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/26

9:30 pm-11:03 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/28

6:00 am-7:44 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$197

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

Booking 57 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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?

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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 54% versus a flight at noon.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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.

The most flights from DTT to WAS are scheduled on a Friday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

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

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,929 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,015 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Frontier

5.8

Fair

3,172 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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 42 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 29m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Frontier, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Detroit and Washington, D.C. is about 408 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Currently priced at $85, 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 $159 and $174, respectively. Frontier is 60% 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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $45. Users have also found prices from $79 and $89 on United Airlines and Southwest, 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 Endeavor Airlines (91%), ANA (85%) or Republic Airways (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 $409, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $98. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $132 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$42	Average$99	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$50	Average$137	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$111	Average$254	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$174	Average$325	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$179	Average$279	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$189	Average$360	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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$43+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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