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Cheap flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. from C$ 124

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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — WAS
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Washington, D.C. are usually found in September or October, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 187

One-way from

C$ 124

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 338

Good round-trip deal

C$ 196 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 49 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 7/8-11/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 02m total
  • Detroit to Washington, D.C.
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 9/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 7h 45m total
  • Detroit to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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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 3 July 2025.

Thu 7/87:05 a.m.DTW - DCA
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Mon 11/86:00 a.m.DCA - DTW
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 1/7C$ 187
Thu 14/88:55 a.m.DTW - DCA
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Tue 19/82:50 p.m.DCA - DTW
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 3/7C$ 214
Fri 19/911:00 a.m.DTW - DCA
1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 21/95:27 p.m.DCA - DTW
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/7C$ 278
Fri 5/912:16 p.m.DTW - DCA
1 stop7h 05mJetBlue
Mon 8/96:25 a.m.DCA - DTW
1 stop5h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 3/7C$ 309

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Detroit

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/8

7:05 a.m.-8:36 a.m.

Nonstop1h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/8

6:00 a.m.-7:31 a.m.

Nonstop1h 31m

C$ 187

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 14/8

8:55 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

1 stop7h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 19/8

2:50 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

1 stop5h 05m

C$ 214

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 19/9

11:00 a.m.-3:51 p.m.

1 stop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 21/9

5:27 p.m.-10:56 p.m.

1 stop5h 29m

C$ 278

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/9

12:16 p.m.-7:21 p.m.

1 stop7h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/9

6:25 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

1 stop5h 05m

C$ 309

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/8

7:10 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

2 stops7h 45m

C$ 124

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 22/11

9:20 a.m.-3:19 p.m.

1 stop5h 59m

C$ 169

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/8

6:00 a.m.-9:57 p.m.

1 stop15h 57m

C$ 203

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/8

10:05 a.m.-11:34 a.m.

Nonstop1h 29m

C$ 230

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 15/7

9:45 a.m.-4:29 p.m.

1 stop6h 44m

C$ 316

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

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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 27 June 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. (average of C$ 256). Flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C. in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 352). 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 3 July 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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 37% versus a flight in the evening.

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 29 June 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday 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 3 July 2025.

The most flights from DTT to WAS are scheduled on a Wednesday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

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 3 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Detroit to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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.?

    If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Detroit, you will be flying from All airports, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit All airports (DTT) is located 0.9 km from the centre of Detroit. There are 33 flights from All airports to Washington, D.C. per day from 4 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Delta (C$ 187), Southwest (C$ 214), and United Airlines (C$ 278) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. Delta is 38% 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?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 124. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

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

    Consider Republic Airways (90%), ANA (83%) or United Airlines (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C..

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay C$ 1,027, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 343. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around C$ 305.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. (average of C$ 256). Flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C. in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 352). 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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SouthwestCheapestC$ 274AverageC$ 369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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