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$53+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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DTW — WAS
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Washington, D.C. are usually found in April or June, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$79
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$53
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

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April

Average price

$243
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From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/307:45 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop11h 37mFrontier
Wed 1/810:10 amBWI - DTW
1 stop21h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$138
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Mon 12/235:38 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop5h 47mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/107:16 pmBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$150
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/235:35 pmDTW - IAD
1 stop16h 59mFrontier
Thu 1/96:57 pmIAD - DTW
1 stop12h 58mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$188
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/315:45 pmDTW - DCA
Nonstop1h 33mDelta
Thu 1/99:55 amDCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 44mDelta
Deal found 12/17$194
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/195:38 pmDTW - BWI
1 stop5h 47mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/77:38 pmBWI - DTW
1 stop21h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$200
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/2410:20 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop13h 48mFrontier
Fri 1/107:00 amDCA - DTW
1 stop13h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$208
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/232:00 pmDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Thu 1/912:31 pmIAD - DTW
Nonstop1h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/17$214
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/235:45 amDTW - IAD
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/106:05 amIAD - DTW
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/235:35 pmDTW - DCA
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/1010:01 pmDCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/186:00 amDTW - DCA
1 stop4h 23mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/96:00 amDCA - DTW
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/256:00 amDTW - IAD
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/105:00 amIAD - DTW
1 stop4h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$298
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Tue 12/319:55 pmDTW - BWI
Nonstop1h 33mDelta
Fri 1/36:05 amBWI - DTW
Nonstop1h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/17$341

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DetroitBaltimore

DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/14

7:35 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/17

4:22 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$79

DetroitBaltimore

DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/8

5:38 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/11

8:31 pm-7:55 am

1 stop11h 24m

$103

DetroitBaltimore

DTW - BWI

DTWBWI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/25

1:32 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/26

7:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$105

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/10

8:47 am-6:18 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/12

5:57 pm-7:55 am

1 stop13h 58m

$158

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/17

9:14 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop14h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/19

7:00 am-8:14 pm

1 stop13h 14m

$158

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/8

9:40 pm-11:16 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/11

5:16 pm-7:09 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/23

9:45 pm-11:23 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/25

6:00 am-7:46 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$189

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - IAD

DTWIAD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/10

2:30 pm-4:03 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/12

8:30 am-10:14 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$193

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/10

11:48 am-4:25 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/14

6:00 am-11:07 am

1 stop5h 07m

$208

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/29

5:26 pm-7:04 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/1

10:00 pm-11:53 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$237

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
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eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

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  • 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.

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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 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 December 13, 2024.

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 69 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $299). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 December 18, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 16% 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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

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 December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines and United 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.
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.4
Good
3,279 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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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 20 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 $79, 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 $105 and $189, respectively. These flights start at 64% 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 $53 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $54 and JetBlue from $103 one-way.

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

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

    Consider Endeavor Airlines (100%), GoJet (100%) or Aeromexico (90%) 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 $1,457, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $135. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Baltimore/Washington), you can expect to pay $103 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $299). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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$38Average$106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$163Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$182Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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