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Today’s best flight deals from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

August 10 - August 18

Cheapest

DTW - Washington, D.C.

$147

$98

Round trip

July 20 - August 10

Cheapest

DTW - Washington, D.C.

$117

$98

Round trip

July 20 - August 17

Cheapest

DTW - Washington, D.C.

$116

$98

Round trip

August 10 - August 17

Cheapest
Best

DTW - Washington, D.C.

$152

$98

Round trip

August 10 - August 11

Best

DTW - Washington, D.C.

$164

$102

Round trip

July 7 - July 20

Earliest

DTW - Washington, D.C.

$120

$103

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July 20 - August 11

DTW - Washington, D.C.

$117

$103

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July 20 - July 28

DTW - Washington, D.C.

$128

$103

Round trip

July 8 - July 20

DTW - Washington, D.C.

$120

$103

Round trip

July 14 - July 20

DTW - Washington, D.C.

$133

$103

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

Right now, 17% of recent fares for cheap flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. are considered a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $98 to $361, with a median of $154. Current fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating a less opportune time for booking.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Washington, D.C.? The data indicates that October is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $110. Following closely are September and May, both with median fares of $115. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more significant savings.
A typical journey from Detroit to Washington, D.C. takes about 5h 22m, including connections. This duration reflects the fact that a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once. For itineraries that do include connections, the median number of stopovers is 2.
The route from Detroit to Washington, D.C. covers a distance of 651 kilometers. This falls into the category of a short-haul flight, meaning it is a relatively brief journey. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: $102 - $191

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. typically range from $102 to $191. The current lowest deal is $98 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 10-Aug 18.

now $98

Low $102

High $191

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest month to fly from DTT to WAS is October, with a median price of $110. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $459. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $110

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $459

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Direct flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

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Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$384

$296

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Frontier Airlines

$298

$190

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$120

$103

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$114

$108

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$118

$108

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$131

$108

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

4 nights

Jul 3 - Jul 7

$298  →  $190

36%

2 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 9

$297  →  $190

36%

7 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 15

$289  →  $197

32%

6 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 15

$289  →  $197

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

Detroit - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares below the typical level

Recent fares from Detroit to Washington, D.C. are below the typical level at $98.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $110

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Washington, D.C. at $110.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 5h 22m, with mixed direct options

Flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. typically take 5h 22m, with 41.8% being direct.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals from various providers

Deals for flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a $98 deal

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines offers a flight for $98 from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

🎯 Booking tip

Book during cheaper months for better prices

Consider booking in October, September, or May for historically lower median prices.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan Airport is a good choice for flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~30 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$98

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Consider Baltimore–Washington International for potentially cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. from Detroit.

📍 ~50 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car, bus, train)

💸 Flights from ~$98

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient option for flights to Washington, D.C. from Detroit.

📍 ~5 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car, metro)

💸 Flights from ~$197

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Washington Dulles International offers another choice for flights to Washington, D.C. from Detroit.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$174

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International is a major international hub with extensive connectivity and often serves trans-Atlantic routes.

📍 ~200 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by high-speed Amtrak rail service)

💸 Flights from ~$174

Richmond International (RIC)

Richmond International is the largest airport in Virginia outside the D.C. metro area with a strong domestic network.

📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C. (requires a 2-hour drive south)

💸 Flights from ~$200

Harrisburg International (MDT)

Harrisburg International is a convenient alternative for travelers in northern D.C. suburbs or Maryland.

📍 ~150 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$265

Norfolk International (ORF)

Norfolk International offers significant passenger volume and good flight availability to East Coast and Midwest hubs.

📍 ~290 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$187

Charlottesville–Albemarle (CHO)

Charlottesville–Albemarle provides reliable regional service with connections to major hubs.

📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$288

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price is around $230. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made closer to the travel date, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $402, and those booked 0-6 days out averaging $346.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is considered to be $98 or less. The median price for this route was $154. Prices above $361 are typically in the more expensive range for this route.

Historically, October, September, and May have offered the cheapest flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. The median price in October was $110, while September and May both had a median price of $115. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $154 for this route.