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

Currently priced at $73, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Detroit 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 $80 and $137, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 66% 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 $48 and $69 on Frontier and Delta, 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 $1,701, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $105. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $137 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 Republic Airways (90%), ANA (83%) or United Airlines (81%) 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 Saturday. 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 60 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 79% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $175 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $307.

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

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Detroit. Users have commonly found prices around $221 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $61. 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 33 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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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 julio 3, 2025.

vie. 9/58:40 pmDTW - BWI

Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines

lun. 9/82:30 pmBWI - DTW

Nonstop1h 35mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$70

jue. 7/179:36 amDTW - BWI

1 stop7h 13mMultiple Airlines

sáb. 7/1910:11 pmBWI - DTW

Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$79

vie. 7/119:42 amDTW - BWI

Nonstop1h 34mFrontier

sáb. 7/1210:28 amBWI - DTW

Nonstop1h 43mFrontier

Deal found 7/1

$80

dom. 9/213:42 pmDTW - IAD

1 stop8h 24mFrontier

dom. 9/286:10 amIAD - DTW

1 stop8h 36mFrontier

Deal found 7/2

$121

mar. 8/198:00 amDTW - DCA

1 stop8h 59mFrontier

sáb. 8/231:00 pmDCA - DTW

1 stop11h 44mFrontier

Deal found 7/2

$128

jue. 8/710:00 amDTW - IAD

Nonstop1h 32mDelta

lun. 8/116:00 amIAD - DTW

Nonstop1h 30mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$137

jue. 8/77:05 amDTW - DCA

Nonstop1h 31mDelta

lun. 8/116:00 amDCA - DTW

Nonstop1h 31mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$137

jue. 9/1110:40 amDTW - IAD

1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines

lun. 9/151:41 pmIAD - DTW

1 stop23h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$147

jue. 8/148:55 amDTW - DCA

1 stop7h 20mSouthwest

mar. 8/192:50 pmDCA - DTW

1 stop5h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 7/3

$157

mar. 8/265:24 pmDTW - DCA

Nonstop1h 42mAmerican Airlines

dom. 8/317:44 amDCA - DTW

Nonstop1h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$158

sáb. 8/306:00 amDTW - IAD

Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines

dom. 8/318:20 amIAD - DTW

Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$165

vie. 9/58:05 amDTW - DCA

1 stop5h 51mJetBlue

dom. 9/76:25 amDCA - DTW

1 stop5h 05mJetBlue

Deal found 7/3

$227

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jue. 9/118:40 pmDTW - BWI

Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines

lun. 9/152:30 pmBWI - DTW

Nonstop1h 35mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$73

jue. 7/179:36 amDTW - BWI

1 stop7h 13mMultiple Airlines

sáb. 7/1910:11 pmBWI - DTW

Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$79

vie. 7/119:42 amDTW - BWI

Nonstop1h 34mFrontier

sáb. 7/1210:28 amBWI - DTW

Nonstop1h 43mFrontier

Deal found 7/1

$80

jue. 9/259:35 pmDTW - IAD

Nonstop1h 31mDelta

lun. 9/296:00 amIAD - DTW

Nonstop1h 32mDelta

Deal found 7/3

$137

mié. 8/272:30 pmDTW - DCA

1 stop6h 10mSouthwest

lun. 9/111:55 amDCA - DTW

1 stop6h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 7/3

$157

mar. 8/265:24 pmDTW - DCA

Nonstop1h 42mAmerican Airlines

dom. 8/317:44 amDCA - DTW

Nonstop1h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$158

sáb. 8/306:00 amDTW - IAD

Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines

dom. 8/318:20 amIAD - DTW

Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$165

vie. 9/58:05 amDTW - DCA

1 stop5h 51mJetBlue

dom. 9/76:25 amDCA - DTW

1 stop5h 05mJetBlue

Deal found 7/3

$227

dom. 9/213:42 pmDTW - IAD

1 stop8h 24mFrontier

dom. 9/286:10 amIAD - DTW

1 stop8h 36mFrontier

Deal found 7/2

$121

jue. 8/77:05 amDTW - DCA

Nonstop1h 31mDelta

lun. 8/116:00 amDCA - DTW

Nonstop1h 31mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$137

mar. 8/198:00 amDTW - DCA

1 stop8h 59mFrontier

sáb. 8/231:00 pmDCA - DTW

1 stop11h 44mFrontier

Deal found 7/2

$128

jue. 9/1110:40 amDTW - IAD

1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines

lun. 9/151:41 pmIAD - DTW

1 stop23h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$147

Last-minute flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated julio 3, 2025 and is based on user searches.

mar. 7/82:35 pmDTW - IAD

Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines

jue. 7/178:35 amIAD - DTW

Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$236

mar. 7/811:36 amDTW - DCA

1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines

sáb. 7/122:54 pmDCA - DTW

Nonstop1h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$314

jue. 7/109:36 amDTW - IAD

1 stop5h 52mFrontier

lun. 7/146:10 amIAD - DTW

1 stop5h 15mFrontier

Deal found 7/2

$160

jue. 7/101:45 pmDTW - DCA

1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines

mié. 7/161:00 pmDCA - DTW

1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$244

jue. 7/1011:44 amDTW - DCA

1 stop10h 13mFrontier

vie. 7/111:00 pmDCA - DTW

1 stop11h 42mFrontier

Deal found 7/2

$274

jue. 7/106:05 amDTW - DCA

2 stops6h 30mSouthwest

mié. 7/166:00 amDCA - DTW

1 stop4h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$289

vie. 7/116:10 amDTW - BWI

Nonstop1h 29mMultiple Airlines

lun. 7/145:37 pmBWI - DTW

1 stop17h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$132

vie. 7/119:42 amDTW - BWI

Nonstop1h 34mFrontier

sáb. 7/1210:28 amBWI - DTW

Nonstop1h 43mFrontier

Deal found 7/1

$80

sáb. 7/129:52 amDTW - BWI

Nonstop1h 34mFrontier

sáb. 7/1910:28 amBWI - DTW

Nonstop1h 43mFrontier

Deal found 7/1

$78

sáb. 7/126:10 amDTW - BWI

Nonstop1h 29mSpirit Airlines

sáb. 7/1910:11 pmBWI - DTW

Nonstop1h 30mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$86

sáb. 7/1210:00 amDTW - IAD

Nonstop1h 32mDelta

sáb. 7/195:23 pmIAD - DTW

Nonstop1h 47mDelta

Deal found 7/3

$224

sáb. 7/122:59 pmDTW - DCA

Nonstop1h 34mDelta

sáb. 7/1912:29 pmDCA - DTW

Nonstop1h 35mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$224

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 julio 3, 2025.

vie. 7/186:10 amDTW - BWI

Nonstop1h 29mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$45

sáb. 9/203:42 pmDTW - BWI

1 stop8h 24mFrontier

Deal found 7/2

$48

mar. 8/53:08 pmDTW - BWI

Nonstop1h 33mDelta

Deal found 7/3

$69

jue. 8/287:00 pmDTW - BWI

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$79

jue. 8/1411:40 amDTW - BWI

1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$80

dom. 8/316:00 amDTW - IAD

Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$90

dom. 8/316:00 amDTW - DCA

Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$90

sáb. 8/97:10 amDTW - DCA

2 stops7h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$91

vie. 9/53:42 pmDTW - IAD

1 stop8h 24mFrontier

Deal found 6/30

$93

lun. 8/112:59 pmDTW - IAD

Nonstop1h 32mDelta

Deal found 7/3

$99

vie. 8/2211:54 amDTW - DCA

1 stop10h 05mFrontier

Deal found 7/2

$102

dom. 9/76:15 amDTW - IAD

2 stops13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$113

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Price

DetroitBaltimore

DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 9/5

8:40 pm-10:08 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 9/8

2:30 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$70

DetroitBaltimore

DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 7/17

9:36 am-4:49 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 7/19

10:11 pm-11:41 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$79

DetroitBaltimore

DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 7/11

9:42 am-11:16 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 7/12

10:28 am-12:11 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$80

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 9/21

3:42 pm-12:06 am

1 stop8h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 9/28

6:10 am-2:46 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$121

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 8/19

8:00 am-4:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 8/23

1:00 pm-12:44 am

1 stop11h 44m

$128

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 8/7

10:00 am-11:32 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 8/11

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$137

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 8/7

7:05 am-8:36 am

Nonstop1h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 8/11

6:00 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$137

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 9/11

10:40 am-7:20 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 9/15

1:41 pm-1:39 pm

1 stop23h 58m

$147

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 8/14

8:55 am-4:15 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 8/19

2:50 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$157

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 8/26

5:24 pm-7:06 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 8/31

7:44 am-9:24 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$158

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

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

Booking 70 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 $309). Flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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. 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.

The most flights from DTT to WAS are scheduled on a Wednesday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,861 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

JetBlue

7.3

Good

2,916 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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 33 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Currently priced at $73, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Detroit 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 $80 and $137, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 66% 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 $48 and $69 on Frontier 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 Republic Airways (90%), ANA (83%) or United Airlines (81%) 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 $1,701, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $105. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $137 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 $309). Flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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$135	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$49	Average$153	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$119	Average$260	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$179	Average$280	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$182	Average$329	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$189	Average$343	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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$45+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Washington, D.C. are usually found in September or October, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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