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$163+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to East Lansing, MI

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WAS — DTW
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$275
(Delta)

One-way from

$163
(Delta)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$362
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/285:29 pmDCA - LAN
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Tue 7/85:50 pmLAN - DCA
1 stop5h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/23$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/286:00 amIAD - LAN
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Tue 7/85:50 pmLAN - IAD
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Deal found 4/23$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/122:59 pmDCA - LAN
Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/175:22 pmLAN - DCA
Nonstop1h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/46:20 pmBWI - LAN
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/612:00 pmLAN - BWI
1 stop4h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 7/146:00 amBWI - LAN
1 stop5h 13mDelta
Wed 7/165:15 amLAN - BWI
1 stop3h 18mDelta
Deal found 4/23$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 5/95:02 amIAD - LAN
2 stops17h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/136:00 amLAN - IAD
2 stops18h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$609

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing that are best for you.

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East Lansing

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Washington, D.C.Lansing

DCA - LAN

DCALAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/28

5:29 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Lansing Capital City

Tue 7/8

5:50 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$275

Washington, D.C.Lansing

IAD - LAN

IADLAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/28

6:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 55m

Lansing Capital City

Tue 7/8

5:50 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$275

Washington, D.C.Lansing

DCA - LAN

DCALAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 6/12

2:59 pm-4:52 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Lansing Capital City

Tue 6/17

5:22 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$284

BaltimoreLansing

BWI - LAN

BWILAN

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/4

6:20 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Lansing Capital City

Fri 6/6

12:00 pm-4:48 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$291

BaltimoreLansing

BWI - LAN

BWILAN

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 7/14

6:00 am-11:13 am

1 stop5h 13m

Lansing Capital City

Wed 7/16

5:15 am-8:33 am

1 stop3h 18m

$303

Washington, D.C.Lansing

IAD - LAN

IADLAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/9

5:02 am-10:48 pm

2 stops17h 46m

Lansing Capital City

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-12:02 am

2 stops18h 02m

$609

BaltimoreLansing

BWI - LAN

BWILAN

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/17

6:23 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop3h 56m

$163

Washington, D.C.Lansing

DCA - LAN

DCALAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 7/6

12:24 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$167

Washington, D.C.Lansing

IAD - LAN

IADLAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/6

1:00 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$167

Washington, D.C.Lansing

DCA - LAN

DCALAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 7/6

2:54 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$197

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

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing (average of $257). Flying from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing 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 L4N?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing. Price data was last updated on June 23, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to East Lansing flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing. 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 24, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to L4N are scheduled on a Monday (49 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in East Lansing by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in East Lansing ranges from 1.5 - 3.5 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit East Lansing when rainfall is around 1.5 in.

Temperature in East Lansing by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to East Lansing, 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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing East Lansing

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to East Lansing. 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 East Lansing. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing are Baltimore/Washington - Lansing Capital City, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Lansing Capital City and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Lansing Capital City.

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

    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 East Lansing.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $89. While the most popular route (Baltimore/Washington - Lansing Capital City) can be booked for $285 on average our data indicates $382 when flying from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing.

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

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

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    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 East Lansing.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing 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 East Lansing?

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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing. 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 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$41Average$125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$133Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$166Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$209Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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