Washington, D.C.

$42+ 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — WAS
Apr 8 — Apr 151
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$85
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$42
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$212

Good round-trip deal

$161 or less

Good one-way deal

$96 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
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From Detroit (DTT) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
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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 April 3, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Mon 5/56:50 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 41mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/77:10 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$83
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Thu 5/155:42 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/198:15 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/2$85
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 5/96:50 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Mon 5/127:26 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Deal found 4/1$88
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/52:28 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop26h 31mFrontier
Wed 5/76:00 pmDCA - DTW
1 stop19h 28mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$160
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sun 5/1812:54 pmDTW - IAD
1 stop27h 42mFrontier
Sat 5/245:15 amIAD - DTW
1 stop10h 30mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$171
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Tue 5/69:40 pmDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 27mDelta
Sat 5/106:17 pmIAD - DTW
Nonstop1h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/2$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/38:57 pmDTW - DCA
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Sat 5/106:00 amDCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/2$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/235:40 amDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/2710:20 pmIAD - DTW
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$184
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Wed 7/165:17 pmDTW - DCA
Nonstop1h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/238:59 amDCA - DTW
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$191
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/295:55 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Tue 5/69:10 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/1$199
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Wed 4/237:30 amDTW - DCA
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Sun 4/276:10 amDCA - DTW
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/2$204
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Wed 4/2310:24 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
Thu 4/246:00 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 38mDelta
Deal found 4/2$211

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

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Detroit

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitBaltimore

DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/5

6:50 pm-8:31 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/7

7:10 am-8:41 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$83

DetroitBaltimore

DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/15

5:42 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/19

8:15 pm-9:42 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$85

DetroitBaltimore

DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/9

6:50 pm-8:31 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/12

7:26 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$88

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/5

2:28 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop26h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/7

6:00 pm-1:28 pm

1 stop19h 28m

$160

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/18

12:54 pm-4:36 pm

1 stop27h 42m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/24

5:15 am-3:45 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$171

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/6

7:00 am-8:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/7

9:40 am-11:08 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$179

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/3

8:57 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/10

6:00 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$179

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/23

5:40 am-7:18 am

Nonstop1h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/27

10:20 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$184

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/16

5:17 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/23

8:59 am-4:30 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$191

DetroitBaltimore

DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/29

5:55 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/6

9:10 pm-10:40 pm

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 Detroit to Washington, D.C. in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
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.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 March 28, 2025.

Booking 70 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 April 3, 2025.

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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 55% 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 March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon 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 April 3, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to WAS are scheduled on a Wednesday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 April 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta 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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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  • 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 22 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 $85, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Detroit to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $88 and $179, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 61% 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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $42. Users have also found prices from $49 and $79 on Frontier and Avelo Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 Spirit Airlines (100%), Aeromexico (87%) or Virgin Atlantic (87%) 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 $193, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $56. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), you can expect to pay $179 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$26Average$112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$88Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$140Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$182Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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