HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Detroit

$48+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — DTW
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in April or May, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Detroit (DTW). 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 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$76
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$54
(Orbitz)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$284

Good round-trip deal

$206 or less

Good one-way deal

$104 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flights.
Search Deals
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Search Deals
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Search Deals

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

Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:55 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop2h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/115:52 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$76
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 5/107:26 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/115:52 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$90
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/96:59 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Sat 4/1210:16 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$98
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/68:21 amDCA - DTW
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/1312:22 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$171
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 4/2912:47 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 36mDelta
Wed 4/303:23 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 27mDelta
Deal found 3/25$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 4/226:00 amDCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Wed 4/307:10 amDTW - DCA
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Deal found 3/25$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/238:40 amIAD - DTW
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/295:40 amDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$179
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/25:54 pmIAD - DTW
1 stop14h 06mFrontier
Wed 4/96:53 pmDTW - IAD
1 stop25h 35mFrontier
Deal found 3/26$182
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/181:44 pmIAD - DTW
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Mon 4/289:40 pmDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 27mDelta
Deal found 3/25$184
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/219:30 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Wed 4/234:05 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$189
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/233:30 pmDCA - DTW
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Tue 4/297:45 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$199
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/46:00 pmDCA - DTW
1 stop19h 20mFrontier
Tue 4/82:43 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop26h 16mFrontier
Deal found 3/25$200

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit 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 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/6

7:55 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/11

5:52 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$76

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/10

7:26 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/11

5:52 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$90

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/9

6:59 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/12

10:16 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$98

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/6

8:21 am-5:20 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/13

12:22 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$171

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/29

12:47 pm-2:23 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/30

3:23 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$179

Washington, D.C.Detroit

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/23

8:40 am-10:12 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/29

5:40 am-7:18 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$179

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/22

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/30

7:10 am-8:36 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$179

Washington, D.C.Detroit

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/5

12:48 pm-8:00 am

1 stop19h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/9

6:53 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$182

Washington, D.C.Detroit

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/18

1:44 pm-3:14 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/28

9:40 pm-11:07 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$184

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/21

9:30 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/23

4:05 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$189

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/24

Showing 1-10 of 36 results
1
2
3
4

Compare providers for flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit

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 Washington, D.C. to Detroit in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
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 Washington, D.C.-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Washington, D.C.-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
Airports
IAD

For a quick check-in at IAD, locate your airline counter on either side of the first row in the main terminal.

Read more about IADby Ramsey Qubein
DTW

Use the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) for a quick, comfortable ride to downtown with free Wi-Fi and charging ports.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
Our travel experts
Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Read more
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on IAD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Read more

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. 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 Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 WAS to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. 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 March 26, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and Avelo Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Detroit by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,923 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) if they book a flight to Detroit from Washington, D.C.. On average, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County has 36 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day from 6 airlines. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is conveniently located just 17.3 mi from Detroit’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($76), Frontier ($98), and American Airlines ($171) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 70% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $54. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for a low price.

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

    Most travelers choose Baltimore/Washington - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport consider choosing Delta (87%), WestJet (87%) or KLM (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is $81. On average you can expect to pay $1,823. The most popular route, (Baltimore/Washington - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $106.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Detroit 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 Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Washington, D.C.?

Book flights to Washington, D.C. if you plan to visit one of these locations
Dearborn
Warren
Sterling Heights
Novi
Troy
Southfield
Waterford
Belleville
Romulus
Clarkston
Utica
Plymouth
Auburn Hills
Wixom
Monroe
Put-in-Bay
Chelsea
Brighton
Livonia
Roseville

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Washington, D.C. to Detroit

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Reagan-National to Detroit flights
Dulles Intl to Detroit flights

Top 6 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. 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 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$23Average$99FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$135Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$167Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$209Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.