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$47+ 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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — WAS
Jul 17 — Jul 241
Fri 7/17
Fri 7/24
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 June 17, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Mon 8/1012:50 pm
DTW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 36m
Frontier
Tue 8/1810:01 am
BWI
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DTW
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$97
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2012:50 pm
DTW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 36m
Frontier
Tue 8/1810:01 am
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 6/14$98
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 8/1812:42 pm
DTW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 32m
Frontier
Wed 8/1910:01 am
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$103
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/712:50 pm
DTW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 36m
Frontier
Mon 7/209:49 am
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 6/15$105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/2912:50 pm
DTW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 36m
Frontier
Wed 8/59:49 am
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$107
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/2112:50 pm
DTW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 36m
Frontier
Tue 7/289:49 am
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$108
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/1512:50 pm
DTW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 36m
Frontier
Tue 7/219:49 am
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$110
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/512:50 pm
DTW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 36m
Frontier
Wed 8/129:49 am
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 6/12$112
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 8/2612:42 pm
DTW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 32m
Frontier
Fri 8/2810:01 am
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$113
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 8/2812:42 pm
DTW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 32m
Frontier
Wed 9/210:01 am
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 8/1212:50 pm
DTW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 36m
Frontier
Sat 8/159:49 am
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$117
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 9/212:42 pm
DTW
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 32m
Frontier
Thu 9/310:01 am
BWI
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$118

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 (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 June 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$97
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$47
(iWofly)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$250

Good round-trip deal

$208 or less

Good one-way deal

$152 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 June 17, 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/29

6:30 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/5

2:40 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$217
Quickest round-trip

DetroitBaltimore

DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/6

7:20 am-8:54 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/10

6:15 am-7:46 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$217

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/12

2:10 pm-3:54 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/15

12:35 pm-2:11 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$220

DetroitBaltimore

DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/12

6:00 am-1:35 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/15

7:30 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$222

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/23

8:50 am-10:23 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/28

5:26 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$223

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/11

5:18 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/14

12:23 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$223

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/24

6:00 am-7:34 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/8

10:10 pm-11:51 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$233

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/20

1:20 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/24

4:30 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$237

DetroitBaltimore

DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/3

1:20 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/7

6:35 am-3:10 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$242

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/12

7:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop4h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/15

12:30 pm-2:13 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$243

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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 Washington, D.C. in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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

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 $25). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $163). 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 June 17, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 June 17, 2026.

The most flights from DTW to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (49 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip 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.?

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 68 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 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 June 13, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

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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 June 17, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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
7.9
Good
4,235 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,235 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,235 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,406 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,235 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,845 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,235 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,670 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,235 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,881 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,235 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

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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 42 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. in 1h 34m. Fly via Southwest, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 408 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $98, Frontier will fly you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $163 and $189, respectively. These flights start at 58% 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 $29 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $75 and American Airlines from $108 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 - Baltimore/Washington, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National as they are the most popular.

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

    Consider Sun Country Air (100%), SkyWest Airlines (94%) or Delta (92%) 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 $401, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $133. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Baltimore/Washington), you can expect to pay $108 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 $25). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $163). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$44Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$105Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$177Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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