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$38+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — WAS
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$60
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$38
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$219

Good round-trip deal

$85 or less

Good one-way deal

$72 or less
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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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 July 31, 2025.

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Fri 9/267:34 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/44:27 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/31$60
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Fri 9/510:32 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Sun 9/76:50 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$63
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Mon 9/1510:32 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/174:27 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$82
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Sat 8/309:55 pmDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Wed 9/36:15 pmIAD - DTW
Nonstop1h 50mDelta
Deal found 7/29$137
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Sat 8/3010:05 amDTW - DCA
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Wed 9/35:30 pmDCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 45mDelta
Deal found 7/31$137
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Thu 8/286:00 amDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/410:18 pmIAD - DTW
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$157
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Wed 9/31:06 pmDTW - DCA
Nonstop1h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/610:05 amDCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$157
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Thu 8/212:46 pmDTW - IAD
1 stop6h 02mFrontier
Sun 8/2410:22 amIAD - DTW
1 stop7h 38mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$176
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Wed 9/37:10 amDTW - DCA
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Wed 10/16:05 amDCA - DTW
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$177
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Tue 9/98:00 amDTW - DCA
1 stop13h 59mFrontier
Sat 9/131:00 pmDCA - DTW
1 stop10h 58mFrontier
Deal found 7/31$218
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Wed 9/108:05 amDTW - DCA
1 stop4h 54mJetBlue
Sat 9/136:19 amDCA - DTW
1 stop5h 11mJetBlue
Deal found 7/31$227
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Wed 8/205:30 pmDTW - IAD
2 stops17h 14mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/214:56 pmIAD - DTW
2 stops15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$231

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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DetroitBaltimore

DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/26

7:34 pm-9:02 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/4

4:27 pm-6:02 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$60

DetroitBaltimore

DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/5

10:32 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 9/7

6:50 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$63

DetroitBaltimore

DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/15

10:32 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/17

4:27 pm-6:02 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$82

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/30

9:55 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/1

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$137

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/30

10:05 am-11:34 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/3

5:30 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$137

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/28

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/4

10:18 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$157

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-7:46 am

Nonstop1h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/8

7:33 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$157

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/21

2:46 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/24

10:22 am-6:00 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$176

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/3

7:10 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/1

6:05 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$177

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/9

8:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop13h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/13

1:00 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop10h 58m

$218

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DTW

Security lines at DTW are pleasantly short, often under 10 minutes, except during peak travel periods.

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IAD

The Washington Metro's Silver line reaches IAD in under 40 minutes, offering a cheap city connection.

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 67 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 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 July 31, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 53% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. 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 July 31, 2025.

The most flights from DTW to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (51 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

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

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 July 31, 2025.
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. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,914 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

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

    Located just 17.3 mi from the city center, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. from Detroit. Booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 36 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 6 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $60, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $63 and $137, respectively. These flights start at 73% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $38 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $40 and United Airlines from $69 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. consider Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Baltimore/Washington or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl as they are the most popular.

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

    Consider SkyWest Airlines (100%), Republic Airways (86%) or Delta (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    While on average a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. is generally $116, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $36. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), you can expect to pay $163 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$46Average$98FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$49Average$142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$114Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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