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$45+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 12/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — WAS
nov. 25 — dic. 21
lun. 11/25
lun. 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Detroit All airports to Washington, D.C. are usually found in October or June, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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FlightHub
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on noviembre 20, 2024.

This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/1310:33 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
lun. 12/167:21 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$66
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/910:33 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 33mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/117:00 pmBWI - DTW
1 stop5h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$95
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/107:30 amDTW - BWI
1 stop10h 11mSpirit Airlines
mié. 12/117:00 pmBWI - DTW
1 stop5h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$100
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/121:12 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop22h 49mFrontier
lun. 12/167:00 amDCA - DTW
1 stop13h 08mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$157
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
mié. 12/112:22 pmDTW - IAD
1 stop26h 34mFrontier
mié. 12/185:28 pmIAD - DTW
1 stop23h 04mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$158
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.
jue. 12/1910:15 amDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
mar. 12/246:00 amIAD - DTW
Nonstop1h 45mDelta
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.
mar. 12/245:00 pmDTW - DCA
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
dom. 12/296:00 amDCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 43mDelta
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.
jue. 12/195:45 amDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
sáb. 12/2110:15 pmIAD - DTW
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$195
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.
jue. 12/191:20 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop5h 09mJetBlue
lun. 1/611:00 amDCA - DTW
1 stop8h 56mJetBlue
Deal found 11/19$206
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.
jue. 12/126:00 amDTW - DCA
1 stop4h 29mUnited Airlines
lun. 1/66:00 pmDCA - DTW
1 stop5h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$208
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/105:53 amDTW - DCA
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
mié. 12/117:37 amDCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$211
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.
sáb. 12/149:00 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
mié. 1/156:00 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 51mDelta
Deal found 11/19$211

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. 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 noviembre 20, 2024.

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DetroitBaltimore

DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 12/13

10:33 am-12:06 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 12/16

7:21 pm-8:57 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$66

DetroitBaltimore

DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 1/8

7:45 am-6:03 pm

1 stop10h 18m

Baltimore/Washington

vie. 1/10

7:16 pm-8:52 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$92

DetroitBaltimore

DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 12/10

7:30 am-5:41 pm

1 stop10h 11m

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 12/11

7:00 pm-12:09 am

1 stop5h 09m

$100

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 12/12

1:12 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop22h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 12/16

7:00 am-8:08 pm

1 stop13h 08m

$157

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 12/11

2:22 pm-4:56 pm

1 stop26h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 12/18

5:28 pm-4:32 pm

1 stop23h 04m

$158

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 12/19

10:15 am-11:50 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 12/24

6:00 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 12/24

5:00 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 12/29

6:00 am-7:43 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 12/19

5:45 am-7:27 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 12/21

10:15 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$195

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 12/19

1:20 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 1/6

11:00 am-7:56 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$206

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 5/2

7:18 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 5/4

6:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop4h 43m

$208

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Detroit-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Washington, D.C. 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 Detroit-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. 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 Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. (average of $300). Flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 DTT to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated noviembre 20, 2024.

When flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C., the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on November 10, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings 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 Detroit to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. 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 noviembre 20, 2024.

The most flights from DTT to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (48 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 Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated noviembre 20, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Frontier and United Airlines from Detroit to Washington, D.C. 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. 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 from for flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    Detroit All airports (DTT), located 0.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. 6 airlines have flights from All airports to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Detroit All airports to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 40 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

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

    Currently priced at $66, Frontier will fly you from Detroit to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $100 and $189, respectively. Frontier is 71% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $45. Users have also found prices from $49 and $106 on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Baltimore/Washington is the most popular route from Detroit to Washington, D.C..

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. consider choosing Endeavor Airlines (100%), Scandinavian Airlines (97%) or Avianca (96%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is generally $428, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $90. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Baltimore/Washington), you can expect to pay $112 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. (average of $300). Flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 Detroit to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. 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 noviembre 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$168Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$182Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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