Cheap flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. from $24

The month of December is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Detroit, with most prices found around $252. If you’re not able to fly to Washington, D.C. in December, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Detroit to Washington, D.C. during January average around $264.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. from Detroit is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as $325. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Detroit to Washington, D.C. for around $506.

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Detroit to Washington, D.C. when you can find flight prices for as low as $323. Flying to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $489. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Baltimore/Washington for the best Detroit - Washington, D.C. flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Washington, D.C. for around $294 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Washington, D.C. from Detroit for as low as $248 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Detroit to Washington, D.C. flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Detroit to Washington, D.C..

As of October 2026, prices for Detroit to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 14% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Southwest, Delta, and Frontier are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

Delta, Frontier and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Washington, D.C. from Detroit according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Washington, D.C.. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Washington, D.C. on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of October 2026, there are 36 flights per day flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. The most common time of day flights depart is 9:00PM, with 37% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of October 2026, there are 253 flights per week flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. The most common day of the week flights depart is Wed, with 23% of flights taking off on this day.