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$42+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — WAS
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Wed 4/16
Wed 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$86
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$42
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$189

Good round-trip deal

$167 or less

Good one-way deal

$91 or less
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.
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 11, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 5/96:50 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 41mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/168:15 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$86
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/166:50 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Mon 5/197:26 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Deal found 4/10$87
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/295:42 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/58:15 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/10$115
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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
Thu 5/81:00 pmDCA - DTW
1 stop24h 28mFrontier
Deal found 4/9$160
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Fri 6/134:23 pmDTW - IAD
1 stop4h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/1511:52 amIAD - DTW
1 stop19h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$173
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 5/2410:35 amDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Sat 5/316:00 amIAD - DTW
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/9$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Thu 5/297:05 amDTW - DCA
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Sat 5/316:00 amDCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/8$179
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Wed 4/96:53 pmDTW - IAD
1 stop25h 35mFrontier
Tue 4/157:22 pmIAD - DTW
1 stop22h 23mFrontier
Deal found 4/9$180
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sat 8/26:00 amDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/95:13 pmIAD - DTW
1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/9$195
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 7/29:49 amDTW - DCA
Nonstop1h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/87:38 amDCA - DTW
1 stop8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/8$195
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Sun 5/117:20 amDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Tue 5/131:00 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/10$199
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 5/217:45 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Sat 5/245:50 pmDCA - DTW
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/8$204

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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DetroitBaltimore

DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/9

6:50 pm-8:31 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/16

8:15 pm-9:42 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$86

DetroitBaltimore

DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/16

6:50 pm-8:31 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/19

7:26 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$87

DetroitBaltimore

DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/29

5:42 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 6/5

8:15 pm-9:42 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$115

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

Thu 5/8

1:00 pm-1:28 pm

1 stop24h 28m

$160

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/13

4:23 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop4h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/15

11:52 am-7:49 am

1 stop19h 57m

$173

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/24

10:35 am-12:06 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$179

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/29

7:05 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$179

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/10

9:58 pm-4:36 pm

1 stop18h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/15

5:26 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop24h 34m

$180

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/2

9:49 am-11:26 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/8

7:38 am-4:30 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$195

DetroitBaltimore

DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/11

7:20 am-8:50 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/13

1:00 pm-2:36 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$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.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. trip
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DTW

Security lines at DTW are generally short, with waits rarely exceeding 10 minutes, even without TSA PreCheck or CLEAR.

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IAD

The Silver Line Metro reaches IAD in under 40 minutes, offering a cost-effective way to reach downtown Washington, D.C.

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Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 April 4, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 67 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 DTW 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 11, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 55% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 11, 2025.

The most flights from DTW to WAS are scheduled on a Friday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and Avelo Airlines from Detroit to Washington, D.C. have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,910 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,636 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,925 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 17.3 mi from the city center, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. from Detroit. Booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 28 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 6 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $87, Frontier will fly you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 $115 and $179, respectively. These flights start at 61% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $42 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $43 and Avelo Airlines from $79 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. consider Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Baltimore/Washington or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National as they are the most popular.

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

    Consider Spirit Airlines (100%), Aeromexico (87%) or Virgin Atlantic (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    While on average a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. is generally $190, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $57. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$26Average$113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$42Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$139Average$265FlexibilityNo 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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