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$146+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to East Lansing, MI

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WAS — DTW
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing are usually found in April or November, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Round-trip from

$284
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One-way from

$149
(Delta)

Popular in

September

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April

Average price

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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 February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 4/46:00 amDCA - LAN
1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/510:55 amLAN - DCA
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/168:45 amDCA - LAN
2 stops9h 14mDelta
Sun 4/205:30 amLAN - DCA
1 stop3h 07mDelta
Deal found 2/19$289
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Wed 7/231:00 pmBWI - LAN
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Tue 7/295:15 amLAN - BWI
1 stop3h 18mDelta
Deal found 2/19$291
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Tue 3/181:35 pmIAD - LAN
1 stop4h 18mDelta
Tue 3/256:33 pmLAN - IAD
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Deal found 2/19$291
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Wed 3/1211:51 amBWI - LAN
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/156:25 amLAN - BWI
1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$321
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Wed 3/126:00 amBWI - LAN
2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/156:55 pmLAN - BWI
2 stops29h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$387
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Wed 3/266:27 amIAD - LAN
2 stops16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/276:25 amLAN - IAD
2 stops10h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$602

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing 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 February 20, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.

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East Lansing

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Return

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Washington, D.C.Lansing

DCA - LAN

DCALAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/4

6:00 am-10:23 am

1 stop4h 23m

Lansing Capital City

Sat 4/5

10:55 am-5:59 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$284

Washington, D.C.Lansing

DCA - LAN

DCALAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/16

8:45 am-5:59 pm

2 stops9h 14m

Lansing Capital City

Sun 4/20

5:30 am-8:37 am

1 stop3h 07m

$289

BaltimoreLansing

BWI - LAN

BWILAN

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 7/23

5:30 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Lansing Capital City

Wed 7/30

5:50 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$291

Washington, D.C.Lansing

IAD - LAN

IADLAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/18

1:35 pm-5:53 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Lansing Capital City

Tue 3/25

6:33 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$291

BaltimoreLansing

BWI - LAN

BWILAN

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/12

11:51 am-6:53 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Lansing Capital City

Sat 3/15

6:25 am-10:58 am

1 stop4h 33m

$321

BaltimoreLansing

BWI - LAN

BWILAN

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/12

6:00 am-6:10 pm

2 stops12h 10m

Lansing Capital City

Sat 3/15

6:55 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops29h 04m

$387

Washington, D.C.Lansing

IAD - LAN

IADLAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/26

6:27 am-10:47 pm

2 stops16h 20m

Lansing Capital City

Thu 3/27

6:25 am-4:57 pm

2 stops10h 32m

$602

BaltimoreLansing

BWI - LAN

BWILAN

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/1

6:20 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$146

Washington, D.C.Lansing

DCA - LAN

DCALAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/18

6:00 am-5:53 pm

2 stops11h 53m

$152

BaltimoreLansing

BWI - LAN

BWILAN

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/1

6:05 am-6:10 pm

2 stops36h 05m

$176

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

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 29 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing. 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 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 February 20, 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to L4N are scheduled on a Thursday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 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 February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways 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
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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
8,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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 cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to East Lansing are Delta ($149), American Airlines ($186), and Qatar Airways ($1,608).

  • 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Lansing Capital City, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Lansing Capital City and Baltimore/Washington - Lansing Capital City.

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

    Consider Mesa Airlines (90%), Endeavor Airlines (89%) or Aeromexico (83%) 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 $108. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Lansing Capital City) can be booked for $284 on average our data indicates $639 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$23Average$98FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$134Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$173Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$215Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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