Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. (DTT - WAS)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$54	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Jan 9 — Mon, Jan 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is currently $54
Cheapest one-way flight	$29	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Jan 9	The cheapest one-way flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is currently $29
Last-minute weekend getaway	$136	Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Sat, Oct 25 — Mon, Oct 27	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is currently $136
Cheapest business class flights	$301	Delta Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jan 8 — Sun, Jan 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is currently $301

Fastest flight	1 hr 24 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. takes 1 hr 24 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $70–140
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $115–260

Popular airlines from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

Delta

Nonstop

from $137

Typical price: $180–305

88 weekly nonstop flights

DTW - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day

850 weekly connecting flights

DTW - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $187

Typical price: $185–285

24 weekly nonstop flights

DTW - DCA Every day

708 weekly connecting flights

DTW - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $157

Typical price: $185–290

19 weekly nonstop flights

DTW - IAD Every day

615 weekly connecting flights

DTW - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $97

Typical price: $185–340

16 weekly nonstop flights

DTW - BWI Every day

419 weekly connecting flights

DTW - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Spirit

Nonstop

from $98

Typical price: $85–235

7 weekly nonstop flights

DTW - BWI Every day

56 weekly connecting flights

DTW - BWI Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $98

Typical price: $105–260

4 weekly nonstop flights

DTW - BWI Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

59 weekly connecting flights

DTW - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day

Popular airports near Detroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

Detroit United States 27 min 17 mi
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

Toronto Canada 3 hr 29 min 196 mi
Windsor International Airport (YQG)

Windsor Canada 25 min 6 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

Cleveland United States 2 hr 24 min 88 mi

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 18 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 50 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)

Baltimore United States 50 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 20 min 116 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

When are the cheapest days to fly from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $70 to $140.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $54. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $29.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is $137, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest American flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is $187, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest United flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is $157, flying from Nov 15 to Nov 16.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is $97, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is $98, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 12.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is $98, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 16.

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. starts at $54 from Fri, Jan 9 to Mon, Jan 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $29 and departs on Fri, Jan 9.

How long does it take to fly from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

1 hr 24 min is the shortest flight time from Detroit to Washington, D.C..

When should you fly to Washington, D.C., United States?

Mid-Mar–Jun is Washington DC's busiest time, with many people timing their visits to coincide with cherry blossom season (late Mar–mid Apr). Washington DC’s conference centers and hotels also bustle while Congress is in session (Sep–Nov and mid-Jan–Jun). Jul–Aug tend to be hot and humid, while snowfall can vary widely in winter. The city’s most popular events are the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, the 4th of July celebration in summer, and the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in winter.

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Detroit to Washington, D.C..
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What is the best airline to fly from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Detroit to Washington, D.C..

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 88 nonstop flights and 850 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C. are:

American offers 24 nonstop flights and 708 connecting flights per week. American flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
United offers 19 nonstop flights and 615 connecting flights per week. United flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Southwest offers 16 nonstop flights and 419 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Spirit offers 7 nonstop flights and 56 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) .
Frontier offers 4 nonstop flights and 59 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Detroit and Washington, D.C..

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $54. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $29.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is $137, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest American flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is $187, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest United flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is $157, flying from Nov 15 to Nov 16.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is $97, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is $98, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 12.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is $98, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 16.

Which airlines have direct flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

Delta, Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, American and United fly direct from Detroit to Washington, D.C..

There are 88 Delta direct flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 24 American direct flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 United direct flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 Southwest direct flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Spirit direct flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Frontier direct flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Detroit and Washington, D.C. at price $136 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Oct 25 to Mon, Oct 27.

Which airlines have direct flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

Delta, Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, American and United fly direct from Detroit to Washington, D.C..

There are 88 Delta direct flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 24 American direct flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 United direct flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 Southwest direct flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Spirit direct flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Frontier direct flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

When are direct flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. available?

There are direct flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Detroit and Washington, D.C. start at $54 from Fri, Jan 9 to Mon, Jan 12 with Frontier.

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

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C., just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

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

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Detroit and Washington, D.C. start at $301 from Thu, Jan 8 to Sun, Jan 11 with Delta.

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

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Detroit and Washington, D.C. start at $54 from Fri, Jan 9 to Mon, Jan 12.

How can I book business class trips from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

To book business class trips from Detroit to Washington, D.C., look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

Are there any last-minute deals from Detroit to Washington, D.C. next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Detroit and Washington, D.C. starts at $136 from Sat, Oct 25 to Mon, Oct 27 with Frontier.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Detroit and Washington, D.C. at price $136 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Oct 25 to Mon, Oct 27.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

To find last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Washington, D.C., start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.