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$45+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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WAS — DTW
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in April or May, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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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 November 20, 2024.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/67:14 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Mon 12/910:33 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$77
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/37:35 pmBWI - DTW
1 stop5h 02mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/47:30 amDTW - BWI
1 stop10h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$100
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/137:14 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/185:38 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop6h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$109
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/177:02 pmIAD - DTW
1 stop25h 38mFrontier
Mon 12/237:45 pmDTW - IAD
1 stop11h 30mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$138
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/111:01 pmDCA - DTW
1 stop23h 11mFrontier
Sun 12/159:08 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop24h 48mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$146
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/118:23 pmDCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 43mDelta
Tue 12/173:02 pmDTW - DCA
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Deal found 11/19$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/111:35 pmIAD - DTW
Nonstop1h 39mDelta
Sun 12/1510:00 amDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 36mDelta
Deal found 11/20$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/259:00 amIAD - DTW
Nonstop1h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/295:45 amDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$195
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1312:14 pmIAD - DTW
1 stop21h 07mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/169:08 pmDTW - IAD
2 stops21h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$210
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sat 12/146:00 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 46mDelta
Tue 12/1710:08 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 34mDelta
Deal found 11/19$211
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/107:37 amDCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/125:53 amDTW - DCA
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$211
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1011:00 amDCA - DTW
1 stop8h 05mJetBlue
Sun 12/1512:00 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop4h 40mJetBlue
Deal found 11/19$237

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit within your budget

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 1/31

7:34 pm-9:17 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/3

10:35 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$76

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 1/10

7:16 pm-8:52 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/22

10:44 am-3:32 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$92

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 12/3

7:35 pm-12:37 am

1 stop5h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/4

7:30 am-5:41 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$100

Washington, D.C.Detroit

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/17

7:02 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop25h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/23

7:45 pm-7:15 am

1 stop11h 30m

$138

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/10

7:00 am-8:08 pm

1 stop13h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/13

9:14 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop14h 47m

$139

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/12

8:32 pm-10:18 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/20

10:19 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$189

Washington, D.C.Detroit

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/12

6:00 am-7:47 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/25

2:20 pm-3:53 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$189

Washington, D.C.Detroit

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/25

9:00 am-10:47 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/29

5:45 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$195

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/4

6:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/7

12:10 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$206

Washington, D.C.Detroit

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 12/13

12:14 pm-9:21 am

1 stop21h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/16

9:08 pm-6:12 pm

2 stops21h 04m

$210

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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 November.
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*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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.

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.
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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 November 15, 2024.

Booking 83 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $253). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $302). 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 November 20, 2024.

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 6% 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 November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from WAS to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 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 November 20, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Delta and Southwest 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
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,394 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,811 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 41 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, Frontier ($76), Spirit Airlines ($100), and Delta ($189) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Frontier 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 $45. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, 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. Reagan-National - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - 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 China Eastern (95%), Aeromexico (93%) or Copa Airlines (93%) 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 $105. On average you can expect to pay $940. The most popular route, (Baltimore/Washington - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $123.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $253). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $302). 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 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$23Average$87FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$93Average$177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$141Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$166Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$185Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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