Cheap flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. from C$ 155

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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — WAS
28 Jul — 4 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Washington, D.C. are usually found in September or January, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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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 28 June 2026.

Wed 22/72:55 p.m.
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 39m
Delta
Sat 25/78:00 p.m.
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 45m
Delta
Deal found 24/6C$ 280
Wed 14/105:25 p.m.
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 34m
Delta
Mon 19/107:59 p.m.
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 45m
Delta
Deal found 23/6C$ 294
Wed 22/78:55 a.m.
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Tue 28/76:10 a.m.
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 23/6C$ 308
Tue 21/78:55 a.m.
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Tue 28/711:45 a.m.
DCA
-
DTW
2 stops6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 23/6C$ 309
Sat 25/76:35 a.m.
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop9h 45m
Southwest
Tue 28/76:10 a.m.
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 23/6C$ 315
Sat 25/77:10 a.m.
DTW
-
DCA
2 stops10h 40m
Southwest
Sat 1/812:40 p.m.
DCA
-
DTW
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 25/6C$ 322
Sat 25/76:35 a.m.
DTW
-
DCA
1 stop9h 45m
Southwest
Wed 29/710:35 a.m.
DCA
-
DTW
2 stops7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 27/6C$ 324
Tue 21/76:49 a.m.
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 50m
American Airlines
Fri 31/75:00 a.m.
DCA
-
DTW
1 stop4h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/6C$ 329
Fri 16/109:35 p.m.
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 34m
Delta
Mon 19/107:35 p.m.
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 37m
Delta
Deal found 27/6C$ 331
Wed 15/75:18 p.m.
DTW
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 41m
Delta
Tue 21/77:59 p.m.
DCA
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 46m
Delta
Deal found 25/6C$ 338

Find 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 28 June 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 280

One-way from

C$ 155

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 382

Good round-trip deal

C$ 180 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 140 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 8/8-15/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 19m total
  • Detroit to Washington, D.C.
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 22/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 05m total
  • Detroit to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (C$ 81 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 25/7

5:18 p.m.-6:59 p.m.

Nonstop1h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/8

8:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.

Nonstop1h 45m

C$ 280

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 22/8

6:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

1 stop6h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 25/8

6:05 a.m.-10:55 a.m.

1 stop4h 50m

C$ 308

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/8

12:55 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

1 stop6h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 19/8

6:05 a.m.-1:40 p.m.

2 stops7h 35m

C$ 315

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 21/7

9:24 p.m.-10:59 p.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 30/7

7:59 p.m.-9:45 p.m.

Nonstop1h 46m

C$ 316

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 30/10

6:00 p.m.-11:18 p.m.

1 stop5h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/11

10:00 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 331
Quickest round-trip

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/8

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

Nonstop1h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/8

7:35 p.m.-9:21 p.m.

Nonstop1h 46m

C$ 331

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 18/9

4:00 p.m.-8:35 p.m.

1 stop4h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 22/9

7:35 p.m.-9:12 p.m.

Nonstop1h 37m

C$ 331

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 17/10

7:00 a.m.-8:37 a.m.

Nonstop1h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 19/10

5:30 p.m.-10:13 p.m.

1 stop4h 43m

C$ 336

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 15/7

2:46 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

1 stop7h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 21/7

11:00 a.m.-5:49 p.m.

1 stop6h 49m

C$ 345

DetroitWashington, D.C.

DTW - DCA

DTWDCA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 28/8

2:55 p.m.-4:34 p.m.

Nonstop1h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 30/8

7:35 p.m.-9:21 p.m.

Nonstop1h 46m

C$ 353

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

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

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 C$ 35). Flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C. in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 684). 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 28 June 2026.

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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight at noon.

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 28 June 2026.

The most flights from DTT to WAS are scheduled on a Friday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

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 33 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 27 June 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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  • 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 40 flights from All airports to Washington, D.C. per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    For as low as C$ 280, Delta can have you in Washington, D.C. from Detroit in 1h 41m. The distance from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is about 652 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines (C$ 268), offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. American Airlines is 18% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    Consider Sun Country Air (100%), SkyWest Airlines (94%) or Delta (92%) 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$ 1,192, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 180. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around C$ 316.

  • 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 C$ 35). Flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C. in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 684). 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 2 airlines flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

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FrontierCheapestC$ 59AverageC$ 187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 268AverageC$ 354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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