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$49+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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WAS — DTW
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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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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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$68
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$49
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$343
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/319:07 amBWI - DTW
1 stop9h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/15:38 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop6h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$132
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/319:07 amBWI - DTW
1 stop9h 37mFrontier
Fri 1/312:08 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop8h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$138
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:35 amDCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/36:05 amDTW - DCA
Nonstop1h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/306:00 amIAD - DTW
Nonstop1h 45mDelta
Sat 1/49:30 pmDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/16$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/276:00 amDCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 43mDelta
Tue 12/315:45 pmDTW - DCA
Nonstop1h 33mDelta
Deal found 12/17$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/2710:15 pmIAD - DTW
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/35:45 amDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$219
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/307:18 pmBWI - DTW
1 stop14h 03mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/15:38 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop6h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$220
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/318:05 amIAD - DTW
1 stop23h 50mFrontier
Fri 1/312:08 pmDTW - IAD
1 stop8h 57mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$228
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/186:00 pmDCA - DTW
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/106:00 amDTW - DCA
1 stop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/268:10 pmIAD - DTW
1 stop4h 04mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/23:35 pmDTW - IAD
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3012:30 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 37mDelta
Thu 1/210:10 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 34mDelta
Deal found 12/16$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/248:00 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Fri 1/106:00 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$355

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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 December 18, 2024.

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BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 1/24

7:34 pm-9:17 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/27

10:35 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$68

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 12/31

9:07 am-6:44 pm

1 stop9h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/1

5:38 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$132

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/9

6:00 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop26h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/12

9:14 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop14h 47m

$148

Washington, D.C.Detroit

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/31

7:19 pm-1:04 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/2

7:59 pm-7:17 am

1 stop11h 18m

$158

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/7

7:38 pm-12:06 pm

2 stops16h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/11

12:53 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$167

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/17

8:55 pm-10:41 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/19

9:45 pm-11:23 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$189

Washington, D.C.Detroit

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/10

12:31 pm-2:17 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/13

10:10 am-11:51 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$189

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/21

10:00 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/25

6:16 am-7:50 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$191

Washington, D.C.Detroit

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/7

8:30 am-10:14 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/11

5:40 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$202

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/13

6:00 am-7:51 am

Nonstop1h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/15

3:18 pm-4:48 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$247

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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*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

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  • 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

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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 December 13, 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, 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 December 18, 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 December 16, 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.

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 December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines and Frontier 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.
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.4
Good
3,279 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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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 21 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 ($68), Spirit Airlines ($167), and Delta ($189) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Frontier is currently priced 73% 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 $49. 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?

  • 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 Aeromexico (96%), Copa Airlines (91%) or Mesa Airlines (91%) 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 $131. On average you can expect to pay $718. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $189.

  • 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.

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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$23Average$90FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$139Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$173Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$185Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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