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$61+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Detroit (DTT)

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — DTT
Apr 27 — May 41
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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 (DTT). 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 April 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$97
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$61
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$259

Good round-trip deal

$219 or less

Good one-way deal

$115 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Detroit (DTT) flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Detroit (DTT)
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Detroit (DTT)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Detroit (DTT).
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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 April 22, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/98:15 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/115:42 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/20$95
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 5/158:15 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/176:50 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$97
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/3010:07 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Mon 6/29:52 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$101
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/45:15 amIAD - DTW
1 stop9h 59mFrontier
Wed 6/1112:18 pmDTW - IAD
1 stop11h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$178
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/245:10 pmDCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 36mDelta
Tue 5/279:45 pmDTW - DCA
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/22$179
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/217:00 amDCA - DTW
1 stop27h 58mFrontier
Wed 5/287:14 amDTW - DCA
1 stop14h 45mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$180
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/316:00 amIAD - DTW
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Sat 6/74:05 pmDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Deal found 4/22$184
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 5/2110:40 pmDCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/245:24 pmDTW - DCA
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 7/1810:20 pmIAD - DTW
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/216:00 amDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$194
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 5/249:55 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Tue 5/275:55 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$199
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/203:30 pmDCA - DTW
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Tue 5/277:45 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$204
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/196:00 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Tue 5/2010:59 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/22$208

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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 April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/9

8:15 pm-9:42 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/11

5:42 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$95

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/15

8:15 pm-9:42 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/17

6:50 pm-8:31 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$97

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/30

10:07 am-11:49 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/2

9:52 am-11:23 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$101

Washington, D.C.Detroit

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/4

5:15 am-3:14 pm

1 stop9h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/11

12:18 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$178

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/24

5:10 pm-6:46 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/27

9:45 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$179

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/21

7:00 am-10:58 am

1 stop27h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/28

7:14 am-9:59 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$180

Washington, D.C.Detroit

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/7

4:05 pm-5:37 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$184

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/21

10:40 pm-12:26 am

Nonstop1h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/24

5:24 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$189

Washington, D.C.Detroit

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/18

10:20 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/20

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$194

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/24

9:55 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/27

5:55 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$199

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Detroit flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit

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

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 April 18, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 49 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit 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 DTT?

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 April 22, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Detroit in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Detroit 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

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 April 22, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to DTT are scheduled on a Monday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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 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 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, 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 April 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

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.?

    Detroit All airports (DTT), located 0.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. 6 airlines have flights to All airports from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit All airports should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 42 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($98), Frontier ($99), and Delta ($179) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 63% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $61 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $62 and American Airlines from $90 one-way.

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

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

    Consider Virgin Atlantic (89%), China Eastern (89%) or Delta (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit?

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to Detroit is $89. On average you can expect to pay $382. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $177.

  • 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?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit 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

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 April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$41Average$125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$133Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$209Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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