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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit from $38

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Frontier Logo
6:50 pm - 8:29 pmBWI-DTW
1h 39mnonstop
Frontier Logo
10:32 am - 12:08 pmDTW-BWI
1h 36mnonstop
$71Frontier
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Mon, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 15
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:27 pm - 6:02 pmBWI-DTW
1h 35mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 10:33 pmDTW-BWI
1h 28mnonstop
$76Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 22
Frontier Logo
11:14 am - 12:54 pmBWI-DTW
1h 40mnonstop
Frontier Logo
7:22 pm - 8:57 pmDTW-BWI
1h 35mnonstop
$77Frontier
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Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 20
United Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 9:57 amIAD-DTW
1h 37mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:35 amDTW-IAD
1h 35mnonstop
$189United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 21
American Airlines Logo
3:02 pm - 4:57 pmDCA-DTW
1h 55mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 7:44 amDTW-DCA
1h 43mnonstop
$189American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 9
American Airlines Logo
7:33 am - 9:15 amDCA-DTW
1h 42mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 7:45 amDTW-DCA
1h 30mnonstop
$190American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 6
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:30 amDCA-DTW
1h 30mnonstop
Delta Logo
9:28 pm - 10:57 pmDTW-DCA
1h 29mnonstop
$197Delta
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Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 20
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 11:50 amDCA-DTW
5h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:10 pm - 11:10 pmDTW-DCA
4h 00m1 stop
$203Southwest
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Mon, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 1
Southwest Logo
3:40 pm - 10:40 pmDCA-DTW
7h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:30 pm - 8:20 pmDTW-DCA
4h 50m1 stop
$209Southwest
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Thu, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 1
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:30 amDCA-DTW
1h 30mnonstop
Delta Logo
9:28 pm - 10:57 pmDTW-DCA
1h 29mnonstop
$217Delta
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Sat, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 15

Spirit Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Sep 5
BWI4:27 pmBaltimore/Washington
1h 35m
DTW6:02 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 8
DTW9:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 28m
BWI10:33 pmBaltimore/Washington
$66
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Spirit Airlines
Sep 5
BWI4:27 pmBaltimore/Washington
1h 35m
DTW6:02 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 5
DTW9:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 28m
BWI10:33 pmBaltimore/Washington
$69
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Spirit Airlines
Sep 19
BWI4:27 pmBaltimore/Washington
1h 35m
DTW6:02 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 22
DTW9:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 28m
BWI10:33 pmBaltimore/Washington
$76
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United Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 3
IAD10:18 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 41m
DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 4
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 35m
IAD7:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$179
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United Airlines
Sep 18
IAD8:20 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 37m
DTW9:57 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 21
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 35m
IAD7:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$189
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United Airlines
Sep 6
IAD5:11 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 39m
DTW6:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 10
DTW2:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 37m
IAD4:07 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$212
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 28, 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/8

6:50 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/15

10:32 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$71

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 9/19

4:27 pm-6:02 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/22

9:05 pm-10:33 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$76

BaltimoreDetroit

BWI - DTW

BWIDTW

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/16

11:14 am-12:54 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/20

7:22 pm-8:57 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$77

Washington, D.C.Detroit

IAD - DTW

IADDTW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/18

8:20 am-9:57 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/21

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$189

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 11/7

3:02 pm-4:57 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/9

6:01 am-7:44 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$189

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/2

7:33 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/6

6:15 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$190

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/20

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/20

9:28 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$197

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/29

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/1

7:10 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$203

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/30

3:40 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/1

3:30 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$209

Washington, D.C.Detroit

DCA - DTW

DCADTW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/13

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/15

9:28 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$217

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Washington, D.C. and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Washington, D.C. is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $229, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Washington, D.C. during November instead. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $229.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $309. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Sunday is $455.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Flying to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Washington, D.C. in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $281 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $366. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for around $280 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Washington, D.C. for as low as $219 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flights?

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Can stopping save me money on Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights?

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

How have Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights are approximately 60% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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Cheap Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (WAS to DTW) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$72

Fastest flight time

1h 30m

Direct flights

Every day
The best one-way flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $72. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $106.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 1h 30m
Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport every day.
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  • How far is Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County by plane?

    There are 402.5 mi between Washington, D.C. and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 1h 30m.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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FrontierPriceFrom $51Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,204 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $57Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,028 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $119Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,977 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $129Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $171Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,944 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $182Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    Across 36 Delta flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport this week, the average price was $269, with the best Delta deals starting from $119 round-trip. 7,977 users have rated Delta on momondo, with an average score of 7.9/10.

  • United Airlines Flights From Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    United Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. United Airlines flight deals for Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport start from as low as $171 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average United Airlines deals seen on momondo around $304. United Airlines operates 18 flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Washington, D.C. in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 8,944 reviews.

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